Built to join up the Grand Junction Canal with the Thames, Regent’s Canal was named after the Prince Regent (later King George IV) - a friend of architect John Nash, one of the directors of the canal company.
After years as a bustling commercial thoroughfare, trade ceased in the 1960s. The canal is now purely a source of leisure with its towpath open to the public and boat trips available – especially between Camden and West London’s gloriously scenic Little Venice.
Sloane Square to Camden Town
Distance & Difficulty - 7 miles. Long but leisurely.
Highlights - Harrods, Serpentine, Camden Lock Market.
Overview - Starting... More
Jason's Trip
Canal Boat from Little Venice to Camden
We love this slightly quirky tour down the Regent's Canal aboard 100-year-old canal boat Jason, originally a... More
Make a Splash...
The Serpentine Solar Shuttle
The Boat House, Serpentine Road, W2 2UH
Daily every hour from midday-6pm
Gliding noiselessly across the Serpentine in ... More
Coming across the pretty, pedestrianised streets off St Christopher's Place is like discovering an oasis of Continental cafe culture in the most unlikely place - ... More
Not strictly classed "entertainment", this bastion of British free public speech and free assembly can prove one of the most absorbingly unique, theatrical activities the ... More
This small, grassy, hilly park, boasting fantastic views over London, has become increasingly popular with the young, the trendy and the famous – particularly from ... More
Vast Islamic mosque in Regent's Park.
With its huge, gold dome, the London Central Mosque gleams out above the dense green canopy of Regent’s Park. Designed ... More
Positioned on the edge of Regent's Park, within walking distance of Lord's Cricket Ground, Madame Tussauds and London Zoo, this family business run business have ...More
Every Saturday, Cabbages and Frocks Market makes a welcome return to Marylebone, making a weekend stroll up the pretty high street an even more attractive ...More
This posh little boutique is located in Primrose Hill and is frequented by the good-looking, incredibly fashionable and very well-heeled sort who seem to hang ...More
Celebrity make-up artist Georgina Hamed is the brains behind Lost in Beauty. After working with the likes of Minnie Driver, Naomi Campbell, Cate Blanchett and ... More
The brothel-styled decor at this Primrose Hill staple - all marble pillars, leafy wallpaper and yellow curtains - makes it a real love-it-or-hate it destination ...More
Ask an average Greek living in London to name his or her favourite Greek restaurant, and they’ll probably pick Lemonia. It’s a great venue with ... More
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