Fat Francis / 28 October 2024 / Categories: What to do, Sports & Leisure, Useful Guides

Regents Park

Regents Park is absolutely stunning and after Holland Park (much smaller with a fantastic restaurant) Regents Park is my favourite in London.

I used to live in St John’s Wood so the park always encouraged us to walk into the West End instead of taking the bus or tube. It really makes a 20-30 minute walk a breeze.

Like all of London’s open spaces this park is immaculately maintained and houses some of London’s biggest attractions London Zoo and Britains oldest outdoor theatre.

The place many people don’t know about inside Regents Park is Queen Mary’s Rose Garden, one of the most spectacular rose gardens I have seen, better than Hampton Court where there are over 12000 varieties and species.

In the summer it’s something not to missed. The scent is so overpowering and magical you’ll want to return over and over.

The coffee shops and restaurants are OK, not stand out for me. I do like watching the recreational fields, team sports happening make good free entertainment for the whole family.

Getting out of town isn’t always possible. A walk in the park, smelling the roses, watching life unfold moment to moment, come rain or shine, feeding the swans is one of my private pleasures that doesn’t cost a penny.