London Central Mosque & Islamic Cultural Centre (Regent's Park Mosque) Reviews Summary
Category: Mosque London
Address: 146 Park Rd, London, NW8 7RG, United Kingdom
Phone: +442077243363
Rating: 4.8
based on 325 reviews.
Location & Accessibility
Pros:
"Its location in central London not only makes it easily accessible but also underscores its role as a hub for cultural exchange and spiritual guidance within the heart of the city."
"This mosque is located in the central part of London near the Regent’s park."
"Located near Regents Park, the place can be reached by walking from Baker street station, or just using bus."
"Location of the mosque is ideal as it’s just next to Regent’s Park and walkable distance to Baker Street underground station."
"It's a very large mosque in the heart of London next to Regents Park."
"The mosque can easily be accessed from the bakers street station and is about a 10 min walk from it."
"It is easy to reach when you are in Regent‘s Park."
Cons:
"If only it was more closer to an underground station as the closest one Baker Street station is about a 15 minutes walk away."
"Very nice. But for the size and the location of the mosque there is only a few parking spaces onsite."
"Sorry to say but they don’t allow to park. instead they raise the barriers at the entrance especially at jamat time."
"Cars parked on double red lines on a two lane main road."
Architecture & Design
Pros:
"The Masjid itself looks really beautiful."
"Regents Park Mosque is a magnificent example of Islamic art and architecture."
"Beautiful architecture. Peaceful and serene."
"The London Central Mosque stands as one of the primary and influential Islamic centers in London, situated prominently in central London."
"It offers a pleasant environment for Namaaz. It is magnificent and very spacious with different sections for men and women."
"Spectacular mosque 🕌. Stunning design. Plenty of greenery and open space."
"The mosque is GORGEOUS inside but the dome does need refurbishing because the gold tiles are coming off."
Cons:
"The building is falling apart and desperately needs renovation."
"Noticed that the dome and minaret needed some TLC and refurbishment."
"The mosque needs to be renovated."
"The dome does need refurbishing because the gold tiles are coming off."
"I was shocked at what state this mosque was in."
"This mosque used to be the star mosque in London but it is deteriorating rapidly in repair maintenance and management."
Facilities & Services
Pros:
"Great place, wudu facilities are down stairs."
"There is also a lift, small enough for a pushchair and an adult."
"Islamic shop has books, caps, Janimaaz, Qurans, Thobes, etc."
"Subhanallah. Most Beautiful masjid, family friendly with one book shop and a clothes shop."
"The basement café is very affordable and offers lovely food."
"One of the oldest purpose built mosques in UK. Very well maintained with loads of activities in progress."
"Regular and frequent activities and events."
Cons:
"The toilets always smell and carpet is always messy."
"The toilets are always smelly and flooded."
"The women’s toilets are a nightmare, this is the UK, what are you doing??? That is so disgusting, cleanliness is supposed to be half your deen."
"The ladies bathroom stall floors are always *wet* and do not have tissue if needed."
"We were beyond shock to witness the state of the washrooms and abolution area especially women. It was a site of HORROR."
"Ladies' toilets are most of the time smelly and dirty."
"For a big and famous mosque, the toilets are an issue and big downside, management needs to do something about it soon!!"
Community & Atmosphere
Pros:
"Always makes the heart feel at peace when praying in the large open prayer hall."
"This is a VERY good and welcoming Mosque!"
"A beautiful mosque with really friendly staff."
"You get the chance to meet people from so many different backgrounds."
"One of the most welcoming mosques in London to sisters."
"People are polite and friendly and prayer time has a really beautiful feeling."
"Everyone very welcoming and helpful."
Cons:
"A beautifully built masjid filled with people who are unwelcoming."
"I wish the women's prayer area was paid equal attention to as the men's area."
"Another issue is, the Arab brothers do fight a lot, being a witness to a few arguments in the masjid myself."
"Every time I come to this masjid I wish I never come! Disgusting people!"
"Unfortunately the volunteers were not very helpful."
"Just beware of Romanian Gypsy beggars pretending to be Muslims to coax people into giving them money."