St. James's Park - The Royal Parks
There’s always something new to discover in this historic landscape – from spring bulbs to autumn colours. Welcome to St. James’s Park, the oldest Royal Park at the heart of ceremonial London. Enjoy great views of the lake and fountain from St. James’s Café.
Things to do in St. James's Park - The Royal Parks
Things to see and do in St. James’s Park. Take a stroll to Duck Island or the seven-mile Diana Memorial Walk through four Royal Parks. Take tea at a café by The Mall. Take a working lunch in the sunshine. Make friends with a pelican.
Monuments in St. James's Park - The Royal Parks
St. James’s Park is famous for hosting royal ceremonies. From coronations and jubilees to Trooping the Colour and Changing the Guard - it’s no surprise, then, that the park is stuffed with royal and military memorials. Sitting right outside Buckingham Palace is the colossal statue of …
The history of St. James's Park - The Royal Parks
St. James’s Park – the oldest Royal Park in London. Once a quiet, marshy backwater, St. James’s Park is now bounded by three historic palaces the ancient Palace of Westminster, now the Houses of Parliament, St. James’s Palace and the King’s residence, Buckingham Palace.
The Map of St. James's Park - The Royal Parks
Navigate St. James's Park with our map. Locate facilities including toilets and defibrillators, transport options, and dining spots.
The pelicans of St. James's Park - The Royal Parks
The pelicans of St. James's Park. The pelicans are a unique and traditional aspect of the park dating back hundreds of years, and a popular sight with visitors. First introduced to the park in 1664 as a gift from the Russian Ambassador, over 40 pelicans have since called the park home.
Wildlife in St. James's Park - The Royal Parks
St. James’s Park is a rich mix of open grassland, reedbeds, wildflower meadows, and more than 1,200 trees. The St. James’s Park lake, covering a fifth of the park, is an oasis for much wildlife including over 40 species of water bird.
Food & drink in St. James's Park - The Royal Parks
Eating and drinking in St. James’s Park. Lunch at our stylishly contemporary café, sip a drink by the lakeside, or take tea in the historic lodge of the keeper of the King’s birds.
Leisure in St. James's Park - The Royal Parks
St. James’s Park is London’s oldest Royal Park, and the most visited. It’s the famous setting for many royal ceremonies, from the daily Changing the Guard outside Buckingham Palace, to the full pageantry of Trooping the Colour on Horse Guards Parade in early June.
FAQs for St. James's Park - The Royal Parks
St James's Park is the oldest Royal Park in London and is surrounded by three palaces: Westminster (now known as the Houses of Parliament), St. James's Palace and Buckingham Palace. In 1532 Henry VIII acquired the site as another deer park and successive monarchs made subtle changes to the area.