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| Regents Canal - Marc Barrot - Flickr |
History of Regents Canal
There was no connection between the River Thames and the Paddington Arm of the Grand Union Canal at the start of the 1800s. Thomas Homer first suggested a canal in 1802, connecting the Paddingtion Arm to Limehouse on the River Thames. In 1812, a Parliamentary Act was issued approving the canal's construction.
The canal company's director and renowned architect John Nash created plans in 1811 for the Prince Regent to reconstruct a sizable portion of central North London. The Regent's Canal got its name because the plans for the canal were later incorporated into the concept.
The first stretch connecting Camden Town and Paddington opened on 14 October 1816 and the remaining section opened on 1 August 1820.
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| Section of the Regents Canal between Union Canal and St Pancras |
Things to do on Regents Canal near Camden.
1) Kayak Tours which take in the attractions of Camden Town, London Zoo, Little Vencie and Regents Park.
Tours can be booked via Airbnb starting from
2) Narrowboat Cruises. The london waterbus runs a regular service. A 50 minute journey
Running one way trips from Little Venice to Camden Lock, and Camden Lock to Little Venice from £11 per person. The trip takes approximately 45 minutes and takes in some of londons sites, including the london zoo, regents park, etc.
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| Map of narrow boat trip between little venice and camden market |
Each trip is accompanied by a guide, who will explain the history of the canal and the local history. There is a chance of seeing Columbus Monkeys and African Wild dogs as you pass by London Zoo, as well as the birds of Prey.
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| Boarding the London Waterbus company boat at Little Venice - Persus - Flickr |
More details on times and booking the boats can be seen at https://www.londonwaterbus.com/
Taxis from all the nearby train stations, including Camden, Euston, St Pancras, can be booked using Camden Taxis
3) Dine at the Feng Shang Princess floating Chinese Restaurant.
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| Philip Talmage - Flickr Feng Shang Princess floating restaurant on regents Canal |
The restaurant offers a fantastic setting, and a not to be missed dining experince. The menu offers an experience in British Chinese Cusine. From Crispy Chilly Beef, to Malaysian Beef Curry.
A full list of the menu can be found here
Opening Hours are Mon - Thu 6pm to 11pm, Fri 6pm to midnight, Sat 12pm to midnight, sun 12pm to 11pm and bank holidays 12pm to 11pm
Cumberland Basin
Prince Albert Road
Regents Park
London
NW1 7SS
Tel: +44 (0)20 7485 8137
Email: info@fengshang.co.uk
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| Feng Shang Princess - Floating Chinese Restaurant on Regents Canal (Captain Smurf -flickr) |
