Autumnal trees in green orange and yellow and a waterway in the middle and a bridge crossing it.

The Regent's Park & Primrose Hill

Autumn walk in The Regent’s Park and Primrose Hill

Take a seasonal stroll through the distinctive gardens, landmarks and historic spaces of The Regent’s Park and Primrose Hill.

Autumn brings rich colour and crisp seasonal views to The Regent’s Park and Primrose Hill. Follow this self-guided route through formal gardens, tree-lined avenues and open parkland, taking in some of the parks’ best autumn sights along the way. The route also includes practical information on entrances, toilets and cafés, and can be joined at whichever point is most convenient.

Route information

The full walk is shown on the map below, with the key stops listed here for your convenience. You can start at whichever point is closest to where you enter the park and follow the route in either direction at your own pace.

Several shorter loops lead off from the main route, allowing you to tailor the walk to suit you and the time you have available. There's no need to complete the entire route in one visit, as you can always return another time to explore the sections you missed.

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The Avenue and English Gardens: a formal Victorian garden with geometric beds, autumn planting and ornamental fountains
Ready Money Drinking Fountain: an ornate 19th century fountain gifted to the park, surrounded by mature trees and a popular resting spot
Primrose Hill viewpoint: one of London’s best natural lookouts, giving sweeping views across the city skyline and a clear sense of the season changing across the treetops
Winter Gardens: a sheltered collection of rare trees and shrubs, offering rich tones and seasonal interest throughout autumn
The Boating Lake: an ornamental lake that mirrors the surrounding autumn scenery, with rowing boats and pedalos available for hire to experience the park from the water
Regent’s Bar and Kitchen: a relaxed café perfect for refreshments before or after exploring Queen Mary's Garden
Queen Mary’s Garden: home to the park’s celebrated rose collections, borders and peaceful pathways, offering a striking display at this time of year
The Queen Elizabeth II Garden: a beautiful two-acre garden opened in 2026, featuring vibrant planting, winding paths, wildlife-friendly habitats and tranquil spaces for quiet reflection.

Distance	Duration	Elevation
4.9 miles	1hr 51 mins at a relaxed pace	A mostly flat route other than slopes up and down from Primrose Hill

This map only shows information relevant to the autumn walking route. You can find the full map of The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill here.

The Regent's Park & Primrose Hill

Map of the autumn walk in The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill

Some of the sights along the way

Broad Walk Café
Ready Money drinking fountain
A view of the city from Primrose Hill
The Boating Lake
Regent's Bar and Kitchen
Boy and Frog statue
Jubilee Gates in Queen Mary's Garden
The Avenue Gardens
Japanese Garden within Queen Mary Garden's

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