The Regent'S Park And Primrose Hill

We've got some road closures in relation to Donald Trump's visit, really sorry for any inconvenience.
The Outer Circle is closed between Hanover Gate and North Gate. The footpaths along that stretch of the Outer Circle, Charlbert Bridge, Charlbert Gate, The Boathouse toilets and Hanover Gate playground will also be closed from 5pm on Wednesday 11 July until Sunday 15 July.
Access to pedestrian routes, toilets and the playgrounds will be restored as quickly as possible after that. The Outer Circle roadway will remain closed until the security infrastructure is removed. The road will be reopened in time for the following weekend, Saturday 21 July. Macclesfield Bridge will remain open throughout.

Bring a picnic and spend a glorious summer evening watching this enchanting, fast-paced production of one of Shakespeare's finest plays in the St John's Lodge Garden.
Performed in the open air by The Lord Chamberlain's Men, with Elizabethan costumes, music and dance.

Frieze Sculpture 2018 is now open in Regent's Park, check it out! 😀

Bring your students to investigate the incredible invertebrates living in Regent's Park! Book onto a Mission: Invertebrate school session and get a 50% discount. Limited availability – book now for a slot in summer term!
https://www.royalparks.org.uk/…/mis…/ information-for-schools
Fsc London

Thanks to our many volunteers who share their time, talent and know-how, we are able to do work and offer services that wouldn't be possible. Emma has been working with the vulnerable hedgehogs in Regent's Park. Thank you Emma! 😃 #VolunteersWeek
https://www.royalparks.org.uk/…/meet-ou r-…/emma-regents-park

During this introductory day and evening course in The Regent’s Park we will look at bats in general, with emphasis on the 17 species of British bats.
Topics include their biology, evolution and environmental requirements for feeding, living and breeding, etc, as well as classification and names of our native species. We will learn identification techniques with the assistance of some live bats as well as how bat detectors can be used to identify bats in flight using their ec...holocation calls. There will be a practical session in the park in the evening, using bat detectors to find and identify some of our common bats in flight.
Course fee includes FSC fold out chart Guide to British Bats.
Roger Havard has been involved in bat conservation work for many years in Hertfordshire, Middlesex, Essex and London. Specialising in educational events about bats, he regularly runs courses for FSC.
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This is one of four sessions, each of which will focus on 3-5 common wild plant families. Participants will be introduced to each family and their main vegetative and floral characteristics and then practice their identification skills, using keys, and examine the plants in the field. Attendance of all four sessions is not required. In some cases, where wild plants are not available, horticultural material may be used and the families explored may vary.
Dr Mark Spencer is an experienced botanist and is the vascular plant recorder for the LNHS and BSBI Middlesex vice-county recorder. He has research and personal interest in 17th & 18th century botanical science, urban botany, non-natives and the impacts of environmental change.

This is one of four sessions, each of which will focus on 3-5 common wild plant families. Participants will be introduced to each family and their main vegetative and floral characteristics and then practice their identification skills, using keys, and examine the plants in the field. Attendance of all four sessions is not required. In some cases, where wild plants are not available, horticultural material may be used and the families explored may vary.
Dr Mark Spencer is an experienced botanist and is the vascular plant recorder for the LNHS and BSBI Middlesex vice-county recorder. He has research and personal interest in 17th & 18th century botanical science, urban botany, non-natives and the impacts of environmental change.

This is one of four sessions, each of which will focus on 3-5 common wild plant families. Participants will be introduced to each family and their main vegetative and floral characteristics and then practice their identification skills, using keys, and examine the plants in the field. Attendance of all four sessions is not required. In some cases, where wild plants are not available, horticultural material may be used and the families explored may vary.
Dr Mark Spencer is an experienced botanist and is the vascular plant recorder for the LNHS and BSBI Middlesex vice-county recorder. He has research and personal interest in 17th & 18th century botanical science, urban botany, non-natives and the impacts of environmental change.

When trying to identify plants using keys, are you confused by botanical terms and can’t quite understand what terms like ligule, phyllary or stipule mean? Worse still, you can’t even find them on your specimen! This course aims to guide you through the basic elements of flowering plant anatomy and explain what some of the apparently tortuous language refers to.
Participants will use hand lenses to examine ‘simple’ flowers such as buttercups right through to the ‘dreaded’ gra...sses (the basics of which are a lot easier than people think). This course, based in The Regent's Park, will not cover everything you need to know to identify wild plants but it should help!
Dr Mark Spencer did his PhD on the evolution of oomycetes and has a long-standing interest in field mycology. He is an experienced botanist and is the vascular plant recorder for the LNHS and BSBI Middlesex vice-county recorder. He has research and personal interest in 17th & 18th botanical science, urban botany, non-natives and the impacts of environmental change.
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This is one of four sessions, each of which will focus on 3-5 common wild plant families. Participants will be introduced to each family and their main vegetative and floral characteristics and then practice their identification skills, using keys, and examine the plants in the field. Attendance of all four sessions is not required. In some cases, where wild plants are not available, horticultural material may be used and the families explored may vary.
Dr Mark Spencer is an experienced botanist and is the vascular plant recorder for the LNHS and BSBI Middlesex vice-county recorder. He has research and personal interest in 17th & 18th century botanical science, urban botany, non-natives and the impacts of environmental change.

Meadows and other grasslands present a range of plant communities and support a diversity of wildlife. Learn about hay meadows, their history, management, and identify some common plants and grasses. We will look at what needs to be considered when creating a wildflower grassland or lawn, and how then to manage the meadow.
Course fee includes FSC fold out chart Guide to Grassland Plants.
Course Tutor: Leslie Williams.
... Leslie has managed organic meadows for harvesting of hay, for their wildlife and for people. He has restored a two hectare hay meadow and has created meadows as features on garden lawns. He is the Butterfly recorder for London Natural History Society and is currently working on a project to map the distribution of butterfly species in London, several species of which are reliant on semi-natural grasslands.
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Did you know there's a Regent’s Park allotment garden open to the public? :)

We've teamed up with The Postal Museum to recreate the WW1 sorting office in Regent's Park and it's open for everyone for the next two Saturdays. Get a hands on experience of how over 2 billion letters and 140 million parcels went through the park to soldiers overseas 📦

Help our Hedgehogs - it's Hedgehog Week!
As dusk falls in The Regent’s Park, one of Britain’s most loved mammals wakes up. These elusive creatures are nocturnal, around 20cm long, hibernate during winter, and survive on a diet of juicy worms, beetles, and other invertebrates. They’re also known to roll up into a spiky ball at the first sign of danger.
The iconic hedgehog has been disappearing from our towns and cities at a worrying rate, with numbers declining by a third over... the last 20 years. Habitat loss, pesticides, and hazardous roads have made life hard for these city dwellers. They’ve all but vanished from the capital’s central Parks, except here in The Regent’s Park, where a small and vulnerable population of around 40 animals still remain.
The Royal Parks charity have been monitoring this important population since 2014. Every May and September the Hedgehog Team, along with top wildlife scientists and over 150 dedicated volunteers, venture out after dark to scour the Park using torches and thermal imaging cameras.
These surveys have been vital in helping to understand how the population is faring, which areas of the park they are using and the specific habitats they prefer. The findings have also informed a number of ‘hedgehog friendly’ improvements across the park, such as allowing the grassland beside hedges grow longer, providing foraging and nesting sites and cutting hedgehog sized holes (aka ‘Hedgehog Highways’) in metal railings to allow the hogs to move more freely around the park.
We need support to protect this vulnerable population and there are lots of ways you can help. When you’re out and about in the park be sure to dispose of your litter responsibly - polystyrene cups, plastic beer can loops, elastic bands and other litter can be harmful to hedgehogs. Take care when driving or cycling around the park at dusk (our hedgehogs have been known to cross roads!) and please refrain from letting your dog rummage in the undergrowth as they may disrupt sleeping hedgehogs.
You can also do your bit at home. With little effort, your garden can become a real refuge for our prickly pals. Cut a hole in your fence or dig a channel beneath garden boundaries to help hedgehogs pass freely through your garden. Ask your neighbour to do the same. A leaf pile, log pile or compost heap can make the perfect nesting site, and be sure to lay off the slug pellets – hedgehogs can hoover up over 100 snails, slugs and worms every night, so no need to use poisonous pellets. And even if you’re not treated to a visit by these amazing animals, other wildlife will thank you for your efforts.
Tess Pettinger, Programmes Manager at The Royal Parks
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In one sentence: what does Regent's Park mean to you?

Thinking of going to Taste this year? If not, maybe you should be! It's the ultimate food festival and as a friend of ours you can get £3 off tickets.
http://tasteoflondon.seetickets.com/tour/ taste-of-london…

What an utter surprise Regent's Park was - the English Garden was an oasis in the desert of the city and the Freize Art added a sense of fun to our visit!

Went to visit the Frieze Sculptures in the Park and they were fabulous and to be placed in one of the best Parks in London made it more special

Went for a jog. I had such a great time runnig along the beautiful turf, watching birds swimming in a pond and everything. It is incredible such a place is open for everyone for free. Thanks for that.

We love it �

My and my Julia had a great time. She is three years old and she was so exited with fountains and flowers.

This part of London - although somewhat upmarket bordering on the inner circle of Regents Park etc. Is such a gem, where it is possible to totally relax in peace and relative quiet environment but just a short walk from the hustle and bustle of Baker Street, Marylebone Road etc.

Primrose Hill is also amazing for quiet contemplation and for picnics in the warmer seasons and the distant views of many parts of London from here are spectacular.



Both areas are ace and highly recommended.

Regent's Park in Spring/Summer when the roses are blooming is a fragrant little oasis in a big city. It's easily accessible and always worth a visit. In fact I visit it every time I'm in London, my parents brought me here in the Seventies and I've been coming ever since. Green grass, lush trees, a profusion of roses, water features and fresh air...good for body and soul.

Reagents park is fantastic u have the zoo and park for kid and boating lakes 2 of them children's and adults loads of fields to have fun on and then u walk round the flower gardens then into the rose gardens near the open air theatre one amazing place right in the heart of London ���

One of London's greatest treasures in my view. Went to the sculptures in the park exhibition which were wonderful against the perfect backdrop of massive trees, beautiful gardens, paths and glimpses of some of London's finest residential buildings in the background. Had coffee in the sweetest of Art Deco cafes.

Never been to Regents Park before - just in London for the day to see musical Working at Southwark Playhouse. Spent the morning outdoors as the weather was so good. Read about the Frieze Sculpures so went to visit - fabulous had coffee in little coffee house in the Park with extremely friendly staff and got caught up with Gay Pride people preparing to walk. What a great meeting place. 10k run just finished too, superb atmosphere. We will definitely visit the Park again.

London's most beautiful park? Queen Mary's garden London's finest rose garden? London't finest collection of waterfowl? London's best sports field? London's best zoo? I think so! See for yourself!

Cold and rainy days peaceful and tranquil, Hot and sunny days crowded and litter everywhere.

Beautiful, elegant Royal park!

Beautiful relaxing gardens and boating lake. Cafes for light meals and refreshments- prices were reasonable- great cup of tea which is always a bonus! Parking nearby at £2.40 an hour and chargeable in small amounts up to a maximum of 4 hours. Parking could be paid either by cash or card.

Regents park is such a beautiful place, with amazing views and gardens. I totally recommend it, and I also recommend a nice walk along the Regents Canal, from Candem Town to its location. It is beautiful

On a nice day there can be no-where better in London to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon. Regents Park is famous for its many acres of wonderful parkland dotted with a selection of fine eateries but surely the best way to eat in Regents Park is a good old fashioned picnic. Don't forget that Regents Park is also the home of London Zoo. Less well known is Primrose Hill, adjacent to Regents Park, but a short and easy climb up the hill rewards you with a fantastic panoramic view of Londons diverse skyline.

Lovely visit to the park although brief due to other commitments. Well worth the visit for both the established gardens and the additional events taking place.

I just noticed “no dogs allowed” signs yesterday. Really? No matter how “royal” the park is - it’s still a park! Absolutely ridiculous!

I know one time I will visit those places.you people you have nice places.

There's no better place on the planet! Having travelled the world - there are comparable places but this is world class / not being biased- I'm British I'd be more critical than not but the flowers, the upkeep, the care- the planning that must go into this place - I'm in it every day -24/7 -for the last 15 years and when I'm not here I miss it / when I'm in any other county - any other park - my heart has pangs of loss until the day I'm back here .... then I know I'm privileged to have found this Regency haven - this glorious pocket of the planet that is more than world, historic beauty it's sanctuary... sigh

What an utter surprise Regent's Park was - the English Garden was an oasis in the desert of the city and the Freize Art added a sense of fun to our visit!

Went to visit the Frieze Sculptures in the Park and they were fabulous and to be placed in one of the best Parks in London made it more special

Went for a jog. I had such a great time runnig along the beautiful turf, watching birds swimming in a pond and everything. It is incredible such a place is open for everyone for free. Thanks for that.

We love it �

My and my Julia had a great time. She is three years old and she was so exited with fountains and flowers.

This part of London - although somewhat upmarket bordering on the inner circle of Regents Park etc. Is such a gem, where it is possible to totally relax in peace and relative quiet environment but just a short walk from the hustle and bustle of Baker Street, Marylebone Road etc.

Primrose Hill is also amazing for quiet contemplation and for picnics in the warmer seasons and the distant views of many parts of London from here are spectacular.



Both areas are ace and highly recommended.

Regent's Park in Spring/Summer when the roses are blooming is a fragrant little oasis in a big city. It's easily accessible and always worth a visit. In fact I visit it every time I'm in London, my parents brought me here in the Seventies and I've been coming ever since. Green grass, lush trees, a profusion of roses, water features and fresh air...good for body and soul.

Reagents park is fantastic u have the zoo and park for kid and boating lakes 2 of them children's and adults loads of fields to have fun on and then u walk round the flower gardens then into the rose gardens near the open air theatre one amazing place right in the heart of London ���

One of London's greatest treasures in my view. Went to the sculptures in the park exhibition which were wonderful against the perfect backdrop of massive trees, beautiful gardens, paths and glimpses of some of London's finest residential buildings in the background. Had coffee in the sweetest of Art Deco cafes.

Never been to Regents Park before - just in London for the day to see musical Working at Southwark Playhouse. Spent the morning outdoors as the weather was so good. Read about the Frieze Sculpures so went to visit - fabulous had coffee in little coffee house in the Park with extremely friendly staff and got caught up with Gay Pride people preparing to walk. What a great meeting place. 10k run just finished too, superb atmosphere. We will definitely visit the Park again.

London's most beautiful park? Queen Mary's garden London's finest rose garden? London't finest collection of waterfowl? London's best sports field? London's best zoo? I think so! See for yourself!

Cold and rainy days peaceful and tranquil, Hot and sunny days crowded and litter everywhere.

Beautiful, elegant Royal park!

Beautiful relaxing gardens and boating lake. Cafes for light meals and refreshments- prices were reasonable- great cup of tea which is always a bonus! Parking nearby at £2.40 an hour and chargeable in small amounts up to a maximum of 4 hours. Parking could be paid either by cash or card.

Regents park is such a beautiful place, with amazing views and gardens. I totally recommend it, and I also recommend a nice walk along the Regents Canal, from Candem Town to its location. It is beautiful

On a nice day there can be no-where better in London to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon. Regents Park is famous for its many acres of wonderful parkland dotted with a selection of fine eateries but surely the best way to eat in Regents Park is a good old fashioned picnic. Don't forget that Regents Park is also the home of London Zoo. Less well known is Primrose Hill, adjacent to Regents Park, but a short and easy climb up the hill rewards you with a fantastic panoramic view of Londons diverse skyline.

Lovely visit to the park although brief due to other commitments. Well worth the visit for both the established gardens and the additional events taking place.

I just noticed “no dogs allowed” signs yesterday. Really? No matter how “royal” the park is - it’s still a park! Absolutely ridiculous!

I know one time I will visit those places.you people you have nice places.

There's no better place on the planet! Having travelled the world - there are comparable places but this is world class / not being biased- I'm British I'd be more critical than not but the flowers, the upkeep, the care- the planning that must go into this place - I'm in it every day -24/7 -for the last 15 years and when I'm not here I miss it / when I'm in any other county - any other park - my heart has pangs of loss until the day I'm back here .... then I know I'm privileged to have found this Regency haven - this glorious pocket of the planet that is more than world, historic beauty it's sanctuary... sigh

What an utter surprise Regent's Park was - the English Garden was an oasis in the desert of the city and the Freize Art added a sense of fun to our visit!

Went to visit the Frieze Sculptures in the Park and they were fabulous and to be placed in one of the best Parks in London made it more special

Went for a jog. I had such a great time runnig along the beautiful turf, watching birds swimming in a pond and everything. It is incredible such a place is open for everyone for free. Thanks for that.

We love it �

My and my Julia had a great time. She is three years old and she was so exited with fountains and flowers.

This part of London - although somewhat upmarket bordering on the inner circle of Regents Park etc. Is such a gem, where it is possible to totally relax in peace and relative quiet environment but just a short walk from the hustle and bustle of Baker Street, Marylebone Road etc.

Primrose Hill is also amazing for quiet contemplation and for picnics in the warmer seasons and the distant views of many parts of London from here are spectacular.



Both areas are ace and highly recommended.

Regent's Park in Spring/Summer when the roses are blooming is a fragrant little oasis in a big city. It's easily accessible and always worth a visit. In fact I visit it every time I'm in London, my parents brought me here in the Seventies and I've been coming ever since. Green grass, lush trees, a profusion of roses, water features and fresh air...good for body and soul.

Reagents park is fantastic u have the zoo and park for kid and boating lakes 2 of them children's and adults loads of fields to have fun on and then u walk round the flower gardens then into the rose gardens near the open air theatre one amazing place right in the heart of London ���

One of London's greatest treasures in my view. Went to the sculptures in the park exhibition which were wonderful against the perfect backdrop of massive trees, beautiful gardens, paths and glimpses of some of London's finest residential buildings in the background. Had coffee in the sweetest of Art Deco cafes.

Never been to Regents Park before - just in London for the day to see musical Working at Southwark Playhouse. Spent the morning outdoors as the weather was so good. Read about the Frieze Sculpures so went to visit - fabulous had coffee in little coffee house in the Park with extremely friendly staff and got caught up with Gay Pride people preparing to walk. What a great meeting place. 10k run just finished too, superb atmosphere. We will definitely visit the Park again.

London's most beautiful park? Queen Mary's garden London's finest rose garden? London't finest collection of waterfowl? London's best sports field? London's best zoo? I think so! See for yourself!

Cold and rainy days peaceful and tranquil, Hot and sunny days crowded and litter everywhere.

Beautiful, elegant Royal park!

Beautiful relaxing gardens and boating lake. Cafes for light meals and refreshments- prices were reasonable- great cup of tea which is always a bonus! Parking nearby at £2.40 an hour and chargeable in small amounts up to a maximum of 4 hours. Parking could be paid either by cash or card.

Regents park is such a beautiful place, with amazing views and gardens. I totally recommend it, and I also recommend a nice walk along the Regents Canal, from Candem Town to its location. It is beautiful

On a nice day there can be no-where better in London to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon. Regents Park is famous for its many acres of wonderful parkland dotted with a selection of fine eateries but surely the best way to eat in Regents Park is a good old fashioned picnic. Don't forget that Regents Park is also the home of London Zoo. Less well known is Primrose Hill, adjacent to Regents Park, but a short and easy climb up the hill rewards you with a fantastic panoramic view of Londons diverse skyline.

Lovely visit to the park although brief due to other commitments. Well worth the visit for both the established gardens and the additional events taking place.

I just noticed “no dogs allowed” signs yesterday. Really? No matter how “royal” the park is - it’s still a park! Absolutely ridiculous!

I know one time I will visit those places.you people you have nice places.

There's no better place on the planet! Having travelled the world - there are comparable places but this is world class / not being biased- I'm British I'd be more critical than not but the flowers, the upkeep, the care- the planning that must go into this place - I'm in it every day -24/7 -for the last 15 years and when I'm not here I miss it / when I'm in any other county - any other park - my heart has pangs of loss until the day I'm back here .... then I know I'm privileged to have found this Regency haven - this glorious pocket of the planet that is more than world, historic beauty it's sanctuary... sigh