The road gates to the park open at 7am. Pedestrian gates into the fabric of the park are open from 5am, as do the toilets (excluding The Hub.) Closing times of park, playgrounds, toilets and cafes vary seasonally – from 4pm in the darkest months to 9:30pm in the height of summer.
Is the running track open, what time can I play tennis or get a bite to eat? When does the zoo open, or the Open Air Theatre? All Regent’s Park opening times can be found here, alongside contact information for other organisations working around the Park. For a visual guide around the park, check out the interactive map
Cafes and Restaurants
| Location | Open |
|---|---|
| Regent’s Bar & Kitchen | 08:00 |
| Waterside Café | 08:00 |
| Espresso Bar | 08:00 |
| The Hub | 10:00 |
| Broadwalk Café | 08:00 |
| Primrose Hill Café | 08:00 |
| Park Sport’s Tennis | 08:00 |
Playgrounds
Playgrounds are inspected each morning before opening. For more information regarding the winter hours, visit the Royal Parks website.
| Location | Open | Close |
|---|---|---|
| Gloucester Gate | 10.00 | 18.00 |
| Hanover Gate | 10.00 | 18.00 |
| Marylebone Green | 10.00 | 18.00 |
| Primrose Hill | 10.00 | 18.00 |
Kiosks
During the weekends and bank holidays, Kiosks around the park are open where you can grab refreshments.
Holme Green Kiosk 10am – 6pm
Other Facilities
Boat Hire (April – October)
Open 11:00 Mon-Fri, 10:00 Sat-Sun.
Closing times vary – visit The Royal Parks for more information.
The Hub Sports – 9am – 9pm
Park Sports Tennis – 7am – 9pm
Running Track – OPEN
St John’s Lodge Garden – CLOSED in wet weather
Primrose Hill Trim Trail – OPEN
Water Fountains – OPEN
London Zoo – 10am – 6pm, Last Entry at 5pm
| Toilets | Open | Close | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Mary’s Garden | 09:00 | 18.00 | 20p (Card only) |
| Espresso Bar | 09:00 | 18.00 | 20p (Card only) |
| Boathouse | 09:00 | 18.00 | 20p (Card only) |
| The Hub | 09:00 | 18.00 | FREE |
| Primrose Hill | 09:00 | 18.00 | FREE |
Please note – toilets may be subject to early closures due to cleaning staff shortages.
Contact Information
CEPC – Security and Traffic – 07774938715
Park Office – Email regents@royalparks.org.uk
Police – Call 101 or 999 www.met.police.uk/ro/report
Open Air Theatre Box Office – Call 0333 400 3562 from 10am – 4pm, Mon – Sun.
For urgent enquiries outside of these hours, email boxoffice@openairtheatre.com.
