London Central Mosque & Islamic Cultural Centre (Regent's Park Mosque) Reviews Summary

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."
• "Many of the staff are just plain rude."