St James's Park, Royal park in City of Westminster, United Kingdom
The 23-hectare park features a central lake with two islands, surrounded by winding pathways and green spaces near Buckingham Palace.
Henry VIII established the area as a deer park in 1532, transforming a former medieval hospital dedicated to St James the Less.
The park maintains a resident colony of pelicans since 1664, when a Russian ambassador presented them as a gift to Charles II.
The park remains open from 5 AM to midnight throughout the year, with access points at Marlborough Gate, Queen Anne's Gate and Buckingham Gate.
Duck Island Cottage, built in 1840 for the Royal Ornithological Society, displays decorative tile roofs and carved bargeboards.
Location: City of Westminster
Inception: 1603
Official opening: 1532
Part of: Royal Parks of London
Shares border with: The Mall, Horse Guards Road, Birdcage Walk, Spur Road
Website: https://royalparks.org.uk/parks/st-jamess-park
GPS coordinates: 51.50250,-0.13500
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:23
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Flanders Fields Memorial Garden
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Statue of Queen Anne
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Queen Mary Memorial
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26–32 Queen Anne's Gate
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25, Queen Anne's Gate Sw1
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34, Queen Anne's Gate Sw1
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40, Queen Anne's Gate Sw1
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42, Queen Anne's Gate Sw1
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44, Queen Anne's Gate Sw1
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15, Queen Anne's Gate Sw1
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Stable Yard Gates
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Boundary Wall To Grounds Of St James's Palace
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12 Lamp Standards Numbers 1 To 12 (Consecutive)
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