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St. James's Park

Horse Guards Road | The Storeyard, London SW1A 2BJ, England (Mayfair / St James's / Piccadilly / Green Park )
44 020 7930 1793
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Ranked #22 of 890 attractions in London
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Type: Parks
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Description: 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.
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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

Walk through the park to get from Picadilly circus to Buckingham Palace, to escape the hustle and bustle of London. The park itself is very relaxing and well kept.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

This beautiful park is situated opposite Buckingham Palace and affords lovely views of a lake, bird life and flowers. Scenic walkways take you from the Palace in the direction of Westminster Abbey and toward Parliament. The bridge over the lake offers great views of the white pelicans and other birds.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 NEW

Love St James park, great on Summer days for lunch time. Grab some sandwiches from home or even better a take away Nandos and chill here for the afternoon

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

A beautiful park in the heart of London. On a warm day you can sit on a bench and watch the world go by. Or laze on the grass and stretch out. There is a lovely lake with a bridge across, where you can see the Pelicans. Come and revive yourselves with a picnic (if the weather is good) after... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

This little oasis of quiet is near WhiteHall, where one goes to see the changing of the guard, clubland (where all the famous private clubs are located), Picadily circus, and, if you walk in another direction, Buckingham Palace. Good place to come after you've bought a sandwhich at Eat or Pret a Manger.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

I really love to walk through St James Park, with the back drop of Buckingham Palace, and other lovely buildings. The trees were a little late in coming our as were the flowers, but no matter we enjoy everything about the park. Well worth a visit.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Well its spring so it is very beautiful blossoms and tulips and huge expanses of green green lawns. St James is lovely its small and the gateway to a lot of fabulous attractions. The changing of the guard, the Ritz, Picadilly, The Mall. Lovely ..... if you feel like a walk and want to know you are in London this... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Lovely park near the Buckingham Palace.It's perfect for a quick rest while exploring this beatiful city!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Lovely place to mellow & look around & think you cannot possibly in London. Family picnic are quite common & nearby Green Park & shops can supply all the necessities.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

Absolutely love my walk through St James Park on the way to see the changing of guards at Buckingham. Definitely plan your trip so you may walk through this idyllic park with so many different species of birds. Although this is a very small park it's great for a nice relaxing walk.

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