Regents Park

Regents Park is a central London Park which is close to Baker Street and very famous for its Zoo and Open Air Theatre.

During the hot summer months (May to September), you can enjoy many productions including those from the permanent New Shakespeare Company. This summer includes Romeo and Juliet, Twelth Night and Gigi.

Romeo and Juliet - Open Air Theatre
Open Air Theatre, Inner Circle, Regent's Park.

The Inner Circle of the park has beautiful gardens overflowing with roses and a popular cafè where you can enjoy the scent of flowers in the air.

Regent's Park has 166 hectares (410 acres) and was designed in 1811 by the renowned architect John Nash who also designed the famous stucco houses which line the park. There's also a canal, bandstands and the popular puppet shows which children love.

The Garden Café
Queen Mary's Garden
Tel: +44 (0)20 7935 5729
Open: 10am-9pm in the summer, 10am-4pm in the winter
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Opening hours:
The park is open from 5am until dusk all year round.

Getting there:
Tube: Regent's Park - Bakerloo line (closed until July 2007)
Great Portland Street - Hammersmith & City, Circle & Metropolitan lines
Baker Street - Hammersmith & City, Circle, Jubilee, Metropolitan & Bakerloo lines
St John's Wood - Jubilee line
Camden Town - Northern line

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