The Regents Park and Primrose Hill
Regents Park, Greater London · ★ 4.7 · 54,694 visitor reviews
Regents Park, NW1 4NR
About
The Regent's Park is one of the Royal Parks, offering large open spaces for outdoor exploration and family games. Head to the top of Primrose Hill for unparalleled views of London! The park is open daily throughout the year from 5am (closing times vary by season), and free to visit, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Marylebone Green Playground is a wonderland of climbing frames, seesaws, and sand pits divided into 3 themed zones. The Traditional Zone sticks with the 3 pillars of any good playground: swings, a seesaw and a climbing frame. The Art Zone has a spiralling folly and a slide, another sand pit and a cool lunar landscape; while the Natural Zone offers up a willow tunnel, clambering rocks and timber stilts plus a fallen Zelkova tree, all ready for climbing on.
The park is the largest grass area in Central London available for sports so be sure to bring a bat and ball. There are also a number of iconic Regent's Park activities available including the London Zoo, a boating lake, an open air theatre, and beautiful gardens to explore. The boating lake only offers adult pedalos during the week, but the separate children's lake is open at weekends, bank holidays and school holidays (subject to weather) and cute children's pedalos are available for hire.
There is a natural wildlife garden, featuring kid drawn information boards which children will find appealing, plus the Victorian style Avenue Gardens, and Queen Mary's Garden, which contains London's largest collection of roses, with a delightful 12,000 roses planted within the gardens! The park is easily accessible by public transport, so it is a good idea to avoid coming by car if you can, as there are very limited parking spaces available.
Good for: all ages, babies toddlers, older children, teenagers, young children
Categories
Facilities
- Onsite Parking
- Toilets
- Baby Changing
- Pushchair Friendly
- Dog Friendly
- Card Payments
- Accessible Parking
- Accessible Entrance
- Contactless Payment
Prices
Opening times
Monday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM Friday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM Saturday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM Sunday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Common questions
Is The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill free to visit?
Yes, entry to The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill is completely free. It's one of London's Royal Parks and open daily from 5:00 AM, with closing times varying by season, making it a brilliant budget-friendly day out for families.
What is there for kids to do at The Regent's Park?
There's loads for children to enjoy, including Marylebone Green Playground which has three themed zones with climbing frames, seesaws, sand pits, a willow tunnel, and clambering rocks. There's also a children's boating lake with cute pedalos open at weekends, bank holidays, and school holidays, plus the park is the largest grass area in Central London for sports and games.
Can I bring a dog to The Regent's Park?
Yes, The Regent's Park is dog-friendly, so your four-legged family member is welcome to join you. With its sweeping lawns and ancient trees, there's plenty of space for dogs to enjoy alongside the children.
Does The Regent's Park have baby changing facilities?
Yes, baby changing facilities are available in the park, along with toilets. The park is also pushchair-friendly with an accessible entrance and accessible parking, making it practical for families with babies and toddlers.
Is there anywhere to eat at The Regent's Park?
The park has limited on-site parking but does accept card and contactless payments at its facilities. The description mentions you can bring a bat and ball for sports on the grass, and with Queen Mary's Garden containing 12,000 roses, it's a beautiful spot for a family picnic as well.
What families say
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