Regent's Park

The Basics

London’s royal parks are among the city’s most-loved green spaces, and Regent’s Park is no exception. Most visitors come for a stroll or to take a break from sightseeing and shopping—it’s a popular picnic and sunbathing spot. You can also rent rowboats, explore the ZSL London Zoo, and stroll around the perimeter to see the neoclassical terraced mansions built by John Nash, an influential 18th-century architect who also worked on Buckingham Palace. The park is a stop on many hop-on hop-off bus tours of London.

Things to Know Before You Go

• Regent’s Park is a great place to take a time-out from sightseeing.

• Most of the park’s pathways are paved and wheelchair-accessible. Information boards at entrance points list the most accessible routes in the park.

• Find several restaurants, cafés, and food and drink kiosks (summer months only) situated around the park.

• Deck chairs are available to rent between March and October.

How to Get There

The nearest tube stations are Regent’s Park (Bakerloo line), Great Portland Street (Circle, Hammersmith & City, and Metropolitan lines), and Baker Street (Bakerloo, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Jubilee, and Metropolitan lines), all of which are less than 10 minutes from the park on foot.

When to Get There

The park is at its liveliest in summer, when events such as open-air theater performances take place and the roses of Queen Mary’s Garden are in bloom. Go early in the morning to see the park at its most peaceful, or ascend to the summit of Primrose Hill (on the north side of the park) at sunset to witness the silhouette of the central London skyline against a dusty golden horizon.

Events at Regent’s Park

Regent’s Park is home to many special events, including food festivals, art fairs, and special days devoted to historical topics, such as the park’s role in World War I. From May through September, the park’s open-air theater hosts drama, comedy, and music performances, as well as outdoor film screenings.

Ways to explore

London’s royal parks are among the city’s most-loved green spaces, and Regent’s Park is no exception. Many visitors come here for a leisurely stroll or to take a break from sightseeing and shopping, and it’s a popular picnic and sunbathing spot. An easy way to get to the park is via a hop-on hop-off bus tour—some packages include a River Thames cruise, too. There are also private walking tours, some of which are themed, such as photography tours. Once in the park, you can rent rowboats, explore ZSL London Zoo, or catch a show in the summer months at the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre.

Accessibility

The park features wide and accessible paths, and there is free accessible parking for Blue Badge holders around the Inner and Outer Circles.

Age limits

None

What to pack

Picnic, reusable water bottle, contactless payment method for restrooms

What to wear

Comfortable footwear, layered clothing

Not allowed

Feeding wildlife, swimming in the lake, littering

Amenities

Cafés, restrooms, shop

Address

Regent’s Park is north of Marylebone. It’s easy to travel by public transport, either by bus or tube, and the nearest stations are Regent’s Park, Great Portland Street, and Baker Street. Some travelers visit via hop-on hop-off bus tours.

Driving

If you choose to drive, there is plenty of on-street parking around the Inner Circle and Outer Circle, as well as a car park for visitors to ZSL London Zoo at Gloucester Gate. Note that the park does lie within the Congestion Charge zone and you’ll have to pay the ULEZ fee if your car is eligible.

Public transportation

The easiest way to reach Regent’s Park is by tube: take the Bakerloo line to Regent’s Park, the Circle, Hammersmith & City, or Metropolitan lines to Great Portland Street, or the Bakerloo, Jubilee, or Metropolitan lines to Baker Street.

Best times to visit

The park is gorgeous in the early morning when it’s most peaceful. If you don’t mind crowds, head to neighboring Primrose Hill at sunset.

Best days to visit

Biggest crowds come on weekends, so aim for weekdays for a quieter experience.

Best months to visit

Summer in Regent’s Park can be busy, but if the British weather is sunny, it’s a stunning place to relax. Aim for June or September to avoid the biggest crowds.

Special events

One of the biggest events is the season for Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, with plays and performances running from May to September. There’s also Taste of London in June and Frieze Sculpture from September to November.