Timeline
07:29
Walk to Regent’s Park to find a quiet spot facing south. The park is large and open, perfect for watching the light change over the water and trees before the crowds arrive.
07:59
Watch the sunrise. On 15 January, the sun rises at 07:59 and golden light begins around 15:23. The sun sets toward the SW, but the morning light fills the park from the east.
08:44
Head to The Underworld for a drink. Note that this is a nightclub open Fri and Sat. For a daytime coffee or breakfast after sunrise, you will need to check the route to a nearby cafe as no specific daytime food shop is listed within walking distance of the zoo in the context.
Local tip
The zoo closes at 4 PM in winter, so plan your return trip accordingly. The Underworld is a nightclub, so it will not be open for morning coffee. Check the route to find an open cafe nearby.
Check before you go
- The zoo is closed at 4 PM in winter (before 25 Dec).
- The Underworld is open Fri and Sat only, and is a nightclub, not a morning cafe.
Getting there
- Cumberland Terrace (bus) · 10 min walk
- Regent's Park Barracks (bus) · 10 min walk
- Robert Street (transit) · 10 min walk
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