Following temporary weekend closures of Primrose Hill this summer, there is to be a phased re-opening of the gates. The park will continue to be closed at 10pm on Friday and Saturday evenings for the next two weeks, but will […]
Reopening the Gates
Partial to Pubs?
Then look no further than some of the finest establishments in London, right here on our doorstep in Primrose Hill. The six venues we still enjoy ‒ The Albert, The Queen’s, The Princess, The Engineer, The Lansdowne and The Pembroke […]
HS2 Seek Feedback on Adelaide Road
HS2 is due to begin work on Adelaide Road in the next couple of years, starting on the ventilation shaft from 2023 and the headhouse from 2024. They are currently seeking feedback on the design of the headhouse and compound. […]
Mary Portas wants to ‘Grow the Wonder’ in Primrose Hill
Mary Portas launched the ambitious fundraising campaign for St Mary’s Church this summer. Marking the 150th anniversary of the church, home of so many impressive social initiatives, the ‘Grow the Wonder’ campaign aims to raise £1.5 million to re-equip and […]
Cycle for Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice
You won’t find many people who don’t love to do a couple of laps of Regent’s Park on a bicycle, but how about doing it 795 times? Well, one man, Asher Svirsky, a 60-year-old endurance cycling enthusiast, will be attempting […]
Grow the Wonder
By Richard Benson The big red-brick Victorian behemoth of St Mary the Virgin on Elsworthy Road might be known or recognised by many in the community as the church that sells ice cream outside, or as the venue for the […]
Neighbourhood Nosh
by Hattie Hartman The first lockdown witnessed an extraordinary outpouring of community support networks, hand-clapping for the NHS and neighbour helping neighbour. As the seemingly endless months of London’s third lockdown wore on, pandemic fatigue and isolation set in. Yet […]
Plans for an 18m 5G mast on the edge of Primrose Hill Park
Plans are afoot to erect an 18m 5G mast on the edge of the Primrose Hill park. It would be situated on the footpath across from the junction of Fitzroy Road and Regent’s Park Road, and opposite 68 Regent’s Park […]
Resourceful Residents
The Oldfield Estate on Regent’s Park Road, overlooking Primrose Hill park, is home to some of the most distinguished and beloved residents in our area. The buildings where they live are set within attractive gardens and courtyards, which give great […]
Freedom Day?
After a year of disrupted schooling and university, no opportunity to travel, few job prospects and soaring mental health referrals, many young people have struggled this year. So it’s not surprising that when restrictions relaxed to allow groups of up […]