Protect the Parks by not having BBQs

The Royal Parks charity is reminding people that BBQs are not permitted in the parks, due to the risk of causing an accidental fire which could destroy wildlife, landscapes and be a danger to visitors. Several fires are accidentally started…

Categories: Local Issues, Royal Parks

Primrose Hill Playground Reopens

Local children will be thrilled to know the playground in Primrose Hill has reopened and they can now enjoy new features such as a central ‘beach’ area, complete with a large sandpit, a water play feature and a wobbly bridge.…

Categories: Families, Royal Parks

Primrose Hill in the Second World War

By Martin Sheppard. The area of Regent’s Park, Hampstead Heath and Primrose Hill was initially not a prime German bombing target, due to its situation north of the heart of London and there being little or no heavy industry here.…

Categories: History

Welcome to June

It’s strange to think that the last time we celebrated a coronation, we were fresh out of the Second World War. Many people in Primrose Hill lost their lives and were injured, and many houses were damaged. There were anti-aircraft…

Categories: Welcome

Summer Festival and Dog Show

Twice a year, in early summer and late November, Regent’s Park Road is turned into a mini-festival complete with craft stalls, a food market, traditional fairground rides, face painting, and the much-loved dog show (details below). This summer, the festival…

Categories: Dogs, Events, Fund Raising

Primrose Hill ‘Streateries’

During the pandemic restrictions, Camden Council set up a ‘streatery’ in Regent’s Park Road, to enable cafés and restaurants to provide food for customers outside, with more space to social distance. Whilst this was good for trade in the hospitality…