London Zoo can be found in the heart of Regent's Park. The Zoo is a 36-acre conservation centre which houses more than 650 species. London Zoo's animal collection includes invertebrates reptiles fish birds and small and large mammals including lions tigers gorillas elephants giraffes and bears. In addition the architecture of the zoo is very interesting and includes 10 listed buildings.

Lord's has long been seen as the 'home of cricket' and the game's spiritual 'headquarters'. But its importance is not merely historical. In practice it remains, to this day, perhaps the most important single place in world cricket.

Madame Tussaud's the world famous attraction is ideally placed a few minutes walk from Marylebone Village.

The Regent's Park, 166 hectares (410 acres), was designed in 1811 by renowned architect John Nash and includes stunning rose gardens with more than 30,000 roses of 400 varieties. The Park is the largest outdoor sports area in London with 'The Hub' a community sports pavilion and sports pitches, nearly 100 acres available for sports fans of all abilities.

The Royal Academy of Music, founded in 1822, is the longest - established music college in Britain and trains students to the highest international standards. It presents free public concerts most days during term-time. Its museum, York Gate Collections, is open seven days a week.