REGENT’S PARK

Description

Essentials about Regent’s Park in brief

Regent’s Park is one of the eight royal parks in London. The two square kilometer park is located in the northern part of central London and is surrounded by a ring road (the Outer Circle). In the middle of the park is an inner ring road (the Inner Circle). This road surrounds Queen Mary’s Gardens, the most carefully maintained part of the park. Apart from the two ring roads and two connecting roads, the park is reserved for pedestrians. Its large lawns and numerous recreational facilities make Regent’s Park one of Londoners’ favorite recreational areas. In addition, the London Zoo is located on the northern edge of the park.

The grounds of Regent’s Park

The park was designed in 1811 by the famous architect John Nash. Regent’s Park is named after Prince Regent, who later reigned as King George IV. The park consists mainly of lawns with numerous recreational facilities, including a lake with rowing boats, various sports facilities and children’s playgrounds. At weekends, especially in summer, Regent’s Park is therefore one of the most popular inner-city recreation areas for Londoners. And for those who don’t want to look after themselves at a barbecue or picnic, there are several cafés in the park.

Sights and attractions in Regent’s Park

At the northern end of the park is the London Zoo. To the north is Primrose Hill, from which you can enjoy a fabulous view of London. Regent’s Park has numerous gardens open to the public, including Queen Mary’s Gardens with an open-air stage and a rose garden with 12,000 roses, a formal Italian garden with adjacent informal English gardens, and the gardens of St. John’s Lodge.

Regent’s Park is also a special refuge within metropolitan London when it comes to wildlife. With its large wetlands, the park is home to more than 100 species of birds. The U.S. Embassy in Great Britain and the London Central Mosque, the city’s largest mosque, are also located on the grounds of Regent’s Park.