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
Rated out of 5
This park is gorgeous, with plenty of greenery and is right next to Buckingham Palace. In the middle of the park is a lake, with a bridge that offers a view of Buckingham Palace on one side and Whitehall and the London Eye in the distance on the other. Inside the park, there’s a garden house and a fountain in the water. Worth a visit!
Danni Larsen - a week ago
Huge park with lots of jogging groups, also has loads of animals on the waterfront too! 🦆
We barely covered the south side of it while walking from the Big Ben to the Buckingham Palace 😅 will definitely look to return and enjoy the entire park again.
YY - in the last week
This is a really nice park. The biggest attraction for me was the lake, which has a lot of wildlife. I love wildlife photography, and this was a great place to get some good photos. That aside, it's still a lovely place to visit with lots of paths and green space to spend time outdoors. It's well worth visiting and I'd highly recommend it.
Ian Brown - in the last week
Large green space with plenty of shady areas to sit and rest along with many walking paths to wander about the park. The park also contains a large lake filled with ducks & geese with other birds sitting at the waters edge.
During the summer there are many gardens filled with amazing flowers, just so beautiful
Worth a walk through on you way around the city.
Jamie Wojciechowski - a month ago
What a beautiful, peaceful park! It is so large and wonderful. It is the perfect place to just sit and rest or reflect. There are a lot of activities going on, but you can find a place to just have your space and enjoy. We found ourselves seeking the park out to rest while visiting the area. You can just find a shady spot and sit in the grass and take a nap. Would highly recommend for your picnic, visiting, napping, or other outdoor activities! We loved it and will be back when we get back to the area.
Teresa Brown - a month ago
Directions
| Tube Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| 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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