REGENT'S PARK AND PRIMROSE HILL

REGENT'S PARK AND PRIMROSE HILL

Regent's Park has evolved from the 1811 plans of John Nash, Crown Architect and friend of the Prince Regent, who, to raise revenue for the Crown, designed a private residential estate set in parkland. The site is gently undulating rising to the steep conical summit of Primrose Hill from which there are fine views of Westminster and the City. Many changes have taken place within the framework of Nash's original scheme. The area now open to the public exceeds 400 acres, predominately open parkland but supporting a wide range of facilities and amenities including fine gardens, a lake with islands, heronry and waterfowl collection, sports and catering facilities, children's playgrounds and an Open Air Theatre.Amenities * Open Air Theatre (end May to early September - advance booking is essential: telephone 0207-486 2431) * Bandstands (a variety of concerts, lunchtime and evening) * Lake-side theatre (occasional) * Rose Garden Buffet * Toilets for the disabled and nappy-changing room by the Chester Gate Tea House * Broad Walk Tea House * Tennis and netball courts and tea pavilion (booking office and changing rooms) * Tennis and golf school * Bernhard Baron Pavilion (changing rooms) * Athletics track * Cricket * Blind cricket * Softball pitches * Rounders pitches * Football * Rugby * Hockey * Playgrounds (3, each with attendant) * Puppet shows and other children's activities on weekdays throughout August * Boating: on main lake, April to September - rowing, electric launch * Children's pool: rowing, canoeing, pedalos * London Zoo (entrance in Outer Circle with coach and car parks) * Waterbus (on Regent's Canal)
Park opening times The park is open from 5 a.m. until dusk all year round.Park information office.Telephone: 0207-486 7905Postal address: Park Manager, The Store Yard, Inner Circle, Regent's Park, London NW1 4NR