St. James's Park
St. James's Park, one of the most famous Royal Parks, is located in close proximity to many famous London landmark
When touring London, it would be highly unlikely that you won't stumble upon St. James's Park while exploring all of the city's landmarks and attractions.
This jewel of a park stretches between the Horse Guards Parade and Buckingham Palace alongside the Mall, which is the Queens' ceremonial route from Buckingham Palace. It is also not far from Westminster Palace, Westminster Abbey, Westminster Cathedral and Trafalgar Square. You can take advantage of this fact and enjoy a stroll through St. James's Park while you are visiting some of these other famous sites.
St. James's is the oldest of The Royal Parks, its origins going all the way back to 1532 when the area was purchased by Henry VIII. It inspired the development of many other urban parks and green spaces, both in London and in other major cities around the world.
The park features a small lake containing two islands that are home to a large collection of waterfowl including a colony of pelicans that were introduced in 1664 as a gift from a Russian ambassador.
Other park amenities include a bandstand, a children's playground, a couple of Refreshment Points offering hot and cold snacks and drinks, and Inn The Park which features a full licensed restaurant and take-out.
You can find out more about St. James's Park, its features and amenities from the official website linked above.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: NoSt. James's Park Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: 5:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Thursday: 5:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Friday: 5:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Saturday: 5:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Sunday: 5:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Address: London SW1A 2BJ, UK
Phone: 0300 061 2350
Official Website: St. James's Park
St. James's Park Reviews
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out of 5 This is definitely the best park of London! You can walk and see how many birds and squirrels there are! There is a playground, toilets, enough space for a picnic and you can enter with a dog! You can see more than 20 types if birds and the best part is there are squeaky parrots and pelicans! You should definitely visit this park!
Валерий Кривчик - in the last week
This park is amazing. It was a real surprise for me.
A beautiful place to walk, squirrels running everywhere and birds flying. There's a great restaurant there that served me the best fish and chips. The whole park is very large and beautiful. I recommend it!
Кристофер - 2 months ago
Visited this spot while on a trip to a nearby palace. The array of ducks and other wildlife was quite impressive, with different kinds of birds adding to the lively ambiance. The weather was perfectly sunny, casting a lovely glow across the landscape. A truly serene place to wander and relax in. Not overcrowded at all, making it a delightful experience.
Md Soleyman - 4 weeks ago
An amazing park that is a stones throw away from the Buckingham palace. If you are in the area, it is definitely a must see as the pelicans you find here are a sight. Interesting fact is that these birds were gifted by previous counties to past kings and they have remained in this park since!
Kenneth Lee - 2 months ago
It is our favourite park! It's big enough to spend a nice time with your family. You can have a lovely walk seeing many squirrels, ducks...
Cristina Sanahuja Iborra - a month ago
Directions
Tube Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
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Circle Line | St.James's Park | 2 Minutes |
Circle, District and Jubilee Line | Westminster | 6 MInutes |
Northern and Bakerloo Line | Charing Cross | 7 MInutes |
How to get to St. James's Park by Tube
From St. James's Park Station exit north onto Queen Anne's Gate and follow it north to the Park.
From Charing Cross Station exit to Trafalger Square and exit the roundabout onto The Mall and follow it to the park.
From Westminster Station take Exit 6 and go left out of the underpass, then go right on Great George Street and follow it to the park.
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