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Regents Park |
A park in the north of London, on the border between Westminster and Camden |
Regent's Park is one of the eight Royal Parks of London. This means it is owned by the monarchy, and public use is granted via the grace of the crown. It covers 487-acres, and includes gardens, a lake, children's playgrounds, sports pitches, and a boating area. |
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The Triton Fountain in Queen Mary's Gardens by Przemyslaw Idzkiewicz |
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The area in and around Regent's Park has been used for location shoots on major films like Spy Game, and Bridget Jones' Diary. |
Also within the park's boundaries is Winfield House, a mansion with 12 acres of private land that is currently the official residence of America's ambassador to the United Kingdom. The London Central Mosque stands nearby too, its domed roof acting as a landmark. Regent's Park is full of interesting buildings like this. Another example is its abundance of white stucco terraces on the outskirts, designed by John Nash in the 1800s. He also designed the beautiful facades at Park Crescent, as well as several villas throughout the park. |
There is lots to do inside Regent's Park, with many cafes, an open air theatre, children's playgrounds, a boating area, and even an entire zoo situated within its boundaries. The central section, known as Queen Mary's Gardens, is the most carefully tended. It is generally the most popular area for visitors. However, the rest of the park shouldn't be overlooked, as its wetland and woodland contains some fascinating flora and fauna. Elsewhere, Regent's Park is host to many events and occasions, whether environmental, theatrical, or musical. A big part of its appeal is just walking along its paths, and stumbling upon something unexpected. |
The park is known as a hotspot for all things sports-related, with pitches and areas set aside for racquet, athletic, and team activities. These all take place in the Northern Parkland area, around a pavilion and changing room called The Hub. This uniquely designed building was opened in 2005 by Queen Elizabeth herself, and won a community award in 2006. The 2012 Olympics did plan to host their baseball and softball events in Regent's Park, but unfortunately these events have been discontinued. However, it will make up part of the route for the cycling road race. |
 Regents Park or Camden Town |
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