St James's Park
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About St James's Park

St James’s Park is one of the oldest Royal Parks in London and still has much to offer today’s visitors. The Park is at the heart of ceremonial London. It is the setting for many ceremonial parades and events of national celebration. It is surrounded by some of the country’s most famous landmarks, including Buckingham Palace and The Mall. Be sure to witness the Changing of the Guard, a Royal tradition, which occurs daily in summer and alternative days for the rest of the year. If you’re visiting the park in June, be sure to see ‘Trooping the Colour’ which is a spectacular parade to mark the Queen’s official birthday.

But there is another side to St James’s Park. It is also a tranquil place. You can simply relax in a deckchair and watch the world go by. The flower beds and shrubberies can be enjoyed all year round. St James’s Park is famous for its Pelicans and you can witness the wildlife officers feeding pelicans fresh fish everyday at 2.30pm. The Park is also renowned for concerts at the bandstand on weekends in the summer.

Open: Daily from 05.00-midnight all year round.

St James's Park Address

Address:
St James's Park, London
London
SW1A 2BJ
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7930 1793
Fax: +44 (0)20 7839 7639
Email:
Website: http://www.royalparks.org.uk/stjamess

Location Information for St James's Park

Address:
St James's Park, London
London
SW1A 2BJ
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7930 1793
Fax: +44 (0)20 7839 7639
Email:
Website: http://www.royalparks.org.uk/stjamess
By Road: Tube: St James's Park

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Kids will love this pretty park right in the heart of London. They can romp in the kid's playground or burn off surplus energy on the extensive lawns. The daily feeding of the Pelicans at 2.30pm is bound to keep little ones enthralled. The four refreshment kiosks and restaurant cafe also offer feeding opportunities for you!
 

Events at St James's Park

  • Guided Walk - 500 Years of Horse Guards

    Guided walk

    14 Dec 2009 to 14 Dec 2009

    Find out how Horse Guards Parade Ground has changed since the days of King Henry VIII.

     
  • Guided Walk - John Nash's Park

    Guided walk

    30 Nov 2009 to 30 Nov 2009

    See how the leading designer of the 1820s reshaped the landscape and planting of St James's Park.

     
  • St James's Park

    Special event

    Recurring event

    St James's Park covers 23 hectares at the heart of London with a lake harbouring ducks, geese and pelicans, guided tours of the Duck island and band concerts.

     
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