Regent's Park - Sightseeing, Monuments, Parks & Gardens

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Regent's Park

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The area covering Regent's Park was formerly a church property called Manor of Tyburn. Henry VIII took it over on the dissolution of the Monasteries.

This park was created in 1812 for the Prince Regent, and the original plan was to create a private development with exclusive houses, but the full scheme was never completed.

Instead we have been left a beautifully landscaped park designed by John Nash, with features including a boating lake, rock gardens, sunken gardens and rose gardens. There is a bandstand, where bands play throughout the summer months.

Also, during the summer the open-air theatre produces a variety of plays. Situated in the middle of the park, the open-air theatre's unique atmosphere makes it a marvellous place to see a play. It specialises in Shakespeare's works, although other plays and musicals are also performed during the summer.

A word of warning though - the English weather is unpredictable and performances are only cancelled when it's extremely bad - so bring a raincoat and a brolly!

Opening Times
May - September

Nearest Underground (Tube) Stations: Regent's Park, Baker Street, Great Portland Street and Camden Town.