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Regent's Park

시티오브웨스트민스터

9 story sections10 min 44 s in all
History & cultureBY TELLBY

Contents

9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Orientation1:24

    Welcome to Regent’s Park, one of London's eight Royal Parks and arguably its most elegant. Covering three hundred and ninety-five acres, it is named after the Prince Regent, later King George the Fourth, who commissioned the…

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  2. 2The Avenue Gardens and the Squirrels1:19

    We begin our exploration in the Avenue Gardens, located at the southeast corner of the park. These gardens are a masterpiece of Victorian bedding, with tiers of colorful flowers, ornate fountains, and perfectly trimmed hedges. …

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  3. 3The Broadwalk and the 'Unhappy Tree'1:14

    Walking north from the Avenue Gardens, we join the Broadwalk, a grand pedestrian promenade that runs the length of the park. This wide path is lined with spectacular trees and offers views of the wide-open sports pitches where…

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  4. 4Queen Mary’s Rose Garden1:13

    At the heart of the park's inner circle lies Queen Mary’s Rose Garden, arguably the most beautiful spot in London during the summer months. Opened in nineteen thirty-two, it was named after the wife of King George the Fifth and…

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  5. 5The Open Air Theatre1:06

    Nestled within the Inner Circle is the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, one of the most famous theater venues in the country. Since its establishment, it has become a hallmark of a London summer, specializing in the works of…

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  6. 6The Boating Lake and the 1867 Tragedy1:13

    The large boating lake is one of the park’s most prominent features, offering rowing and pedal boats for hire. It is a picturesque scene today, filled with ducks and swans that 'belong to the Queen'. …

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  7. 7The Bandstand and the 1982 Memorial1:09

    Our final stop is the park’s traditional bandstand. While it is a place for music and celebration today, it is also a site of solemn remembrance. …

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  8. 8Regent's Park1:03

    As we conclude our walk through Regent’s Park, we are reminded of its duality. It is a place of 'rather splendid' beauty and meticulous design, yet it also holds stories of tragedy and resilience. …

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  9. 9Closing1:03

    As we conclude our walk through Regent’s Park, we are reminded of its duality. It is a place of 'rather splendid' beauty and meticulous design, yet it also holds stories of tragedy and resilience. …

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What is Regent's Park?

Regent's Park is a place in 시티오브웨스트민스터 with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
Location시티오브웨스트민스터
TypeActivity
Story sections9
Total length10 min 44 s in all
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates51.5322, -0.1567
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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