The Regent's Park is a short trip north from the city center. It offers a variety of leisure opportunities and attractive views. Formerly a royal hunting ground, the space was originally the Crown's domain, and its main features were designed by John Nash.
At The Tennis Centre, which is open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. visitors can play tennis and receive coaching. Floodlit courts are available and the Café offers a nice selection of hot and cold snacks.
Visitors can also try Cow and Coffee Bean, which serves farm-made dairy ice cream, real milk shakes, tea, organic coffee, sandwiches and treats.
On cool evenings, area residents take pleasure in strolling down the two-mile Outer Circle. The Regent's Park is also home to the London Zoo.
Visitors looking to stay nearby should check int the Thistle Euston or the Hilton London Euston. The Hilton has its own in-house health and fitness center.
Tel: (+44) 020-7486-7905
Tube Stations: Regent's Park, Baker Street, Great Portland Street
URL: http://www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/regents_park