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One of the most beautiful parks in the capital, Regent’s Park has been a firm favourite with locals and tourists alike since it was opened to the public almost 200 years ago. It's the perfect opportunity for a peaceful day out within the hustle and bustle of central London.
Originally an open space used by King Henry VIII as a hunting ground, the park has been home to some of London’s most influential citizens. Many incredible villas can be found in the park, designed by James Nash, the man who also built Buckingham Palace. The villas are now home to the US ambassador to the UK and multiple foreign royal families.
Even if you’re not royalty, there’s plenty to see and do in the grounds of this fantastic park. The Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre is a must-visit for theatre lovers. This London theatre is fully outdoors and shows some of the best productions around from May to September each year. Past and future shows include Evita, Romeo and Juliet and 101 Dalmatians.
The park is also home to some of West London’s most beautiful gardens. This includes the Queen Mary’s Gardens, which is the location of the capital’s largest rose collection, with over 12,000 flowers. The best time to visit the garden is in the first two weeks of June, when the roses are in full bloom.
The zoo at Regent’s Park is another top attraction; the London Zoo is home to almost 20,000 animals and is the oldest scientific zoo in the world, having been opened in 1828. The zoo can be found at the northern edge of the park, just a short walk from Primrose Hill. This area is a great place to visit for some of the most scenic open-air views of London on a clear and sunny day.
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Government GuidelinesThe Royal Parks Limited is a UK charity organisation that manages London’s eight royal parks and other areas of significant greenery in the capital city. The Royal Parks are originally owned by the Royal Family and monarchy of England and make up some of the most famous and best-loved parks in London. Making up 5,000 acres of gorgeous green space across the city, the eight Royal Parks include Hyde Park in central London, its enclosed Kensington Gardens, Bushy Park near Hampton Court Palace, St James’s Park featuring the world-famous Mall, The Green Park - a hit with commuters, Regent’s Park and Primrose Hill with stunning views of the capital, Greenwich Park in South East London, the newly-restored Brompton Cemetery, Victoria Tower Gardens at the heart of Westminster, and of course Richmond Park - the biggest park in London. Four of the expansive parks also make up the Royal Parks Half Marathon route, which has been taking place in October each year since 2008 and ends in the iconic Hyde Park, attracting over 16,000 participants.