Saint-James Park

St James's Park, in London

St James's Park is the oldest of the royal parks of London, a setting of greenery between Buckingham and Westminster. The London audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this haven of peace in the heart of the town, famous for its lake, its pelicans and its superb views.

The oldest royal park and its pelicans

St James's Park is the oldest of the royal parks of London and one of the most charming. Located in the very heart of the town, it is surrounded by high places of the monarchy: Buckingham Palace to the west, St James's Palace to the north, and Westminster to the east. Laid out originally as a royal hunting ground, it was transformed over the centuries into a magnificent landscaped garden, with its green lawns, its flowery beds and its great trees. In its centre extends a picturesque lake, crossed by a bridge from which you enjoy one of the finest views of London, over the turrets and the domes of the surrounding buildings. The park is famous for its population of pelicans, present since the seventeenth century, as well as for its numerous birds and squirrels. A place of promenade, relaxation and breathing in the heart of the capital, it offers a soothing contrast with the urban bustle. A haven of greenery and a royal jewel, St James's Park is a fine stop of the discovery of London.

What to see

Here you stroll in the oldest royal park of London, a former hunting ground become a magnificent landscaped garden between Buckingham, St James's Palace and Westminster, with its lawns, its beds and its picturesque lake crossed by a bridge from which you enjoy one of the finest views of the town, famous for its pelicans present since the seventeenth century. St James's Park is a haven of greenery of London. It is a fine stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

St James's Park lies between Buckingham and Westminster, in the heart of London, reachable on foot and by public transport. It is an open-air public royal park, generally freely accessible. The promenade there is particularly pleasant, and the bridge over the lake offers a superb view.

What is particular about St James's Park in London?

It is the oldest of the royal parks of London, a former hunting ground become a magnificent landscaped garden between Buckingham and Westminster; its picturesque lake, crossed by a bridge that offers one of the finest views of the town, is famous for its pelicans, present since the seventeenth century.

Where is St James's Park in London?

Between Buckingham and Westminster, in the heart of London, in the United Kingdom.