The Regent’s Park

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre

Regents Park is one of the eight Royal Parks in London. The park is the biggest sporting area in Central London and offers a good load of recreational activities to its visitors. The park spreads across 400 acres and was designed by the famous architect John Nash.

History of the park

The history of the Regent Park dates back to almost the 16^th century where it was used as a hunting ground and was later turned in a farmland. In the 18th century John Nash took the project of converting the barren land into a beautiful playground of fauna and flora. The project was initiated by Prince Regent and therefore the park that was called as Marylebone Park thus far was changed into Regent Park.

Getting to the park

The park in located in the Stone Yard area in the Inner Circle in Central London. The park can be easily accessed by public and private modes of transport from any part of London. The closest tube station to the park is the Regent Park station. A number of buses such as routes 74, 82, 139 and 274 take you from the outskirts of London to the park. Alternatively taxis and minicabs are an easier option to travel directly to the park from anywhere in London.

Facilities of the park

The park has cafes and restaurants that serve snacks and drinks. The restrooms in the park are hygienic and also offer access to the disabled. The park is a great place for informal sports and has all safety measures for young children.

Activities of the park

The park is believed to amuse over 5 million visitors every year. Tourists to the park can enjoy a wide range of activities. The park has some kind of attraction for visitors of all genres. Nature lovers come to the park to bird watch, take a stroll near the lovely flower beds and enjoy watching the amazing rose gardens.  Sports lovers frequent the park to enjoy a game of ruby, football or cricket. Children visiting the park have large playgrounds that are absolutely safe for use. The London Zoo, boating and the open theatre are the other interesting features of the park.