St James's Park
About St James's Park
With royal, political and literary associations, St James’s Park is at the heart of London and covers 23 hectares (58 acres). Also home to the Mall, with many ceremonial parades and events of national celebration. The pelicans are fed every day at 2.30pm), and there are water birds, plus owls, woodpeckers and bats. Children’s playground, deck chairs Apr-Sept, and guided walks. Free weekend concerts at lunchtime and early evening (mid June-end Aug). Changing the Guard occurs daily in summer and alternate days for rest of year; The Queen's Lifeguard changes daily at Horse Guards Parade Ground. Visit Inn The Park, a contemporary British restaurant café open from breakfast through to dinner. Toilets available, including some with disability access. There are four refreshment kiosks.
Open: Daily from 05.00-midnight all year round.
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St James's Park Facilities
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St James's Park Address
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SW1A 2BJ
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| Telephone: | +44 (0)20 7930 1793 |
| Email: | stjames@royalparks.gsi.gov.uk |
| Website: | http://www.royalparks.gov.uk/st-jamess-park.aspx |
Location Information for St James's Park
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SW1A 2BJ
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| Telephone: | +44 (0)20 7930 1793 |
| Email: | stjames@royalparks.gsi.gov.uk |
| Website: | http://www.royalparks.gov.uk/st-jamess-park.aspx |
| Public transport: | Tube: St James's Park |
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Events at St James's Park
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BUPA London 10K at St James's Park
Running27 May 2012
The BUPA London 10K is run on the course likely to be used for the 2012 Olympic Marathons. Starting and finishing in St James' Park runners pass many of London's famous sights including Westminster Abbey, Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, The London Eye, Cleopatra's Needle, Nelson's Column and more. Buckingham Palace acts as the backdrop to the start and finish.
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Bupa London 10K in aid of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust at St James's Park
Running27 May 2012
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Pelicans at St James's Park
Special EventRecurring event
Four pelicans are fed daily near Duck Island cottage.
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