Regent's Park

Formerly known as Marylebone Park, The Regent’s Park was originally a part of Henry VIII’s hunting grounds. In the 1810s and 20s The Prince Regent (later George IV) commissioned John Nash to create this park as an area of leisure for the royal family and other aristocrats. It wasn't until 1845, during the reign of Queen Victoria, that the general public was allowed into the Park. Nash wanted the Regent's Canal to run through the park but was persuaded that the bad language of the bargees would offend the refined residents of the area.

The Regent's Park is one of the nicest parks in London. A lot of time and effort is put into the planting and the many different landscaped areas of the park provide a variety of beautiful environments to relax in. There are two boating lakes, three playgrounds, tennis courts, bandstand music, a café and an open-air theatre. London Zoo is located at the north end of Regent’s Park.