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St James's Park is a 23-hectare (57-acre) urban park in the City of Westminster, central London. A Royal Park, it is at the southernmost end of the St James's area, which was named after a once isolated medieval hospital dedicated to St James the Less, now the site of St James's Palace.
Shaped by generations of monarchs and bordered by three royal palaces, St. James’s Park is the home of ceremonial events in the capital. From royal weddings and jubilees to military parades and state celebrations – this is the park where history is made.
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.
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.
James park, located literally across the street from major attractions including Buckingham Palace, offers a chance to get away from the busy city and enjoy a beautiful green space full of winding paths, lovely ponds filled with water fowl, and gorgeous trees.
Escape to the tranquil beauty of St James's Park, one of London's oldest and most iconic Royal Parks, located in the heart of ceremonial London.
This 90-acre park, the oldest Royal Park in London, features a large lake that is a wildlife sanctuary for ducks, geese, swans and even pelicans. Read more Duration: 1-2 hours
Mar 31, 2021 · This 58-acre park is situated right in the heart of London yet offers a natural escape with its meandering pathways, a lake that’s home to many species of birds, and splendid flowers that are especially striking in the spring. If your visit happens to coincide with the daffodils blooming, it’s a London experience you’ll treasure for years to come.
St. James’s Park dates back to the early 1600’s, when King James I had the swampy area drained. Nowadays, it’s a perfect oasis from the busy urban surroundings, where you can take a nice walk, enjoy views of the lake (which runs through the center of the park), and feed some birds.
St. James's Park Highlights. St. James’s Park boasts 23 hectares (or 57 acres), and is conveniently located near Buckingham Palace, The Mall, St. James’s Palace, Horse Guards and the Birdcage Walk (some of which are in plain view when walking around the park).
