Sights · Our pick in London
London Central Mosque
The golden dome by the park
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Image courtesy of © Robert Lamb · CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout London Central Mosque
The London Central Mosque, also known as the Regent’s Park Mosque, stands on Park Road at the western edge of the Regent’s Park. Its golden dome and minaret are visible from the park and the Regent’s Canal. It is a place of worship and also houses the Islamic Cultural Centre. Visitors should dress modestly and check visiting arrangements and prayer times with the centre before going. Baker Street and St John’s Wood stations are about fifteen minutes’ walk.
Why it's on our list
- Golden dome
- Beside the Regent’s Park
- Islamic Cultural Centre
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with London Central Mosque before you go.
Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to London Central Mosque, as the crow flies.
- The Landmark London0.5 mi11 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from London Central Mosque are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest stations
- MaryleboneBakerlooNational Rail0.5 mi10 min walk
- St. John's WoodJubilee0.5 mi11 min walk
- Edgware RoadCircleDistrictHammersmith & CityBakerloo0.6 mi13 min walk
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank, Outer Circle0.7 mi13 min walk
- Taxi rank, Warwick Avenue0.8 mi17 min walk
Black cabs can also be hailed in the street: a lit yellow TAXI sign means the cab is available.
Key sights
- The British Museum1.8 miWalk 37 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 17 min
- Leicester Square2.0 miWalk 41 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 18 min
- Harrods2.1 miWalk 42 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 18 min
- Trafalgar Square2.2 miWalk 45 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 20 min
- Buckingham Palace2.2 miWalk 45 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 20 min
- Covent Garden2.2 miWalk 45 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 20 min
- Westminster Abbey2.7 miCycle 17 minCar or taxi 23 min
- London Eye2.7 miCycle 17 minCar or taxi 23 min
- The Shard3.9 miCycle 25 minCar or taxi 32 min
- Tower of London4.2 miCycle 27 minCar or taxi 34 min
Main rail terminals
- Paddington1.0 miWalk 21 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Euston1.4 miWalk 29 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 14 min
- St Pancras International (Eurostar)1.7 miWalk 35 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 16 min
- King’s Cross St Pancras1.8 miWalk 37 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 17 min
- Charing Cross2.3 miCycle 15 minCar or taxi 20 min
- Victoria2.5 miCycle 16 minCar or taxi 22 min
- Waterloo2.9 miCycle 19 minCar or taxi 25 min
- Liverpool Street3.7 miCycle 24 minCar or taxi 31 min
- London Bridge3.9 miCycle 25 minCar or taxi 32 min