I know it's weird to review a park, but you must see this park in-person! It is so green, mature, and peaceful. There are lots of different birds (pelicans, geese, etc.), and a lots of room to spread out. If you need to clear your head, or simply want to visit the beauty that this park offers, take a stroll through St. James' Park! Carson C. Visalia, California read more

Yet another beautiful and well-maintained park in London. Lots of small wildlife and blooming flowers. The lake is serene and peaceful. It's very close to Buckingham Palace so it's perfect to visit after a trip there. There is a cafe where you can get a snack or wine. The beauty here is worth a quick visit alone, so be sure to stop in when in London. read more

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A fine London park...if you can avoid the throngs of tourists (tip you won't, walk early through the park outside of summer for less 'throngy' feel) Views of Buckingham Palace are amazing..it really is a delightful Park to stroll through on a glorious autumn morning. read more

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What a beautiful lush huge park. Very busy because it is right by Buckingham Palace and The Mall. Easy to walk to from these sites though. It was super green when I came. I loved how green it was. Great place for nature shots. The lake that runs in the park is very pretty as well. Great place to take a stroll or just relax with a snack. read more

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The nicest park in London if not in the world. Beautifully maintained by a large staff you can find all sorts of birds and in particular the magnificent pelicans. I love the different sections of the park with different vibes with my favorite part being the one closest to Buckingham palace with beautiful and colorful trees. A must in London read more

Fooled by randomness? 4 black swans and 2 white ones are featured residents of the St James park, while i'm the regular visitor. I adore the Park as my playground in four seasons. In winter, the private lodge is imagined to be the home for Snow White. The snowmen are the guardians, full of visitors' creativity. My favourites are an angel with wings and the Chinese traditional. In spring, the soil smells so freshly as gardeners making the flower beds. Running in the park is a much enjoyable activity as you allow the young green grows on you. I miss my running buddy now. In summer, the park turns into a sea of the real visitors both local and int'l. Countless beach chairs are laid and rent for people to bathe the sun, read books, catch up with friends. In autumn, the leaf colours are blended, with a touch of sorrow. Inn the Park Restaurant shelters visitors from the grey, drizzle, and warms the hearts with its delicious cappuccino and healthy food. The park also lights up the romantic scenes at night: the water by the bridge reflects the passionate kisses while the old & thick trunks became the cradle of lovers. You can count the stars... read more

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I'm marking this as a go to to hold my first of many Healing Immersions at - please if you are reading this, thank the universe for opening space for me to travel here read more

It's crazy wedge shape, nutty wildlife and a bridge that intersects the lake, which in itself intersects the park. Probably my favorite of all the green space ive been in London due to all the things going on and packed into a much smaller space. If I was an Avian specialist I could spend my life here as they seem to "flock" to this area readily. read more

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I find myself very lucky as the place I work is about a minute's walk from St. James's Park, and throughout the summer I often took lunchtime strolls around the place. Particularly as an excuse to buy a strawberry cornetto and then walk around the lake while eating it. There's plenty to see and you wouldn't believe the changes throughout the seasons. One of my favourite times of the year to visit is the early spring - for some reason all the squirrels in Westminster flock to the park to hang out, chill (no Netflix though) and chase each other around the park. The summer brings out the birds on the lake and it's pretty in the autumn as the leaves drop and the colours come in. Just watch out for the pellicans. They've been known to eat pigeons. Also keep an eye out for the squirrels as while some are very friendly, others are not so much - I've certainly had one scream at me from half way up a tree trunk (and a bit of a distance). But it's just some a lovely park for walking around, and unlike Hyde Park, you don't have to worry about being run over by a Boris bike (mostly). read more

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A must-see in the city. The park is located in the heart of Westminster, bordering the Mall. The park is famous for its diverse birds species that visit the park's pond (including pelicans, which are apparently given as a gift by other nations) . Near to the stables, there is the old bird-keeping house that is worth the stop- a shockingly quaint building in the middle of Westminster. Throughout the park, there are plenty of green spaces to sit and have a snack or some wine. There are also chairs available for rent throughout the park. read more

On one of our days in London, we set out one day to see all the sights. It just so happens most of those sights are all within close vicinity of one another. Eye, Big Ben, House of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, etc. With all the tourists and locals around it was what I would assume a typical busy London day. On the way to one of our destinations, the route led us through here: St. James Park. Despite being in the middle of the busy London areas it was relatively quiet. It was very clean and very green. The park definitely looked well maintained. It was a nice stroll and a good change from seeing all the buildings around the area. If your time in London is limited, this attraction is not necessarily a must see, but if your strolling around the area with time to spare, cut through the park instead if you can to your next destination. read more

What I really like about London was that there were a lot of parks everywhere you go. Lots of benches, grass areas, lakes, and trees in the park. It is a great place to have picnics or get your daily doses of vitamin D and exercise in! This is right next to Buckingham Palace and a short walk to the other tourist attractions like Trafalgar Square and the London Eye/Big Ben. There are a lot of ducks and geese in this park so the kids can enjoy watching them! There is a great view of the London Eye from this park and it allows for a great photo op! read more

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What a beautiful park! The greens are very well maintained and there are a great number of birds to watch, including the most ginormous swans I've ever seen! A walk through this park is nice and leisurely. There were a number of joggers running through as well. The sights are wonderful, and atmosphere is very calming. read more

Another stunning area of London you have to see. Plenty to do and the most beautiful sights. It's close to shops, pubs, museums and so much more. Just amazing! read more

Beautiful park. Not much to say other than that. Well kept, but very busy due to it's location right next to all the royal areas and downtown. You must pay for toilets and chairs (despite the fact that there are no signs for the chairs). We really enjoyed sitting out and people watching, good spot for this for sure! read more

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Beautiful scenic park! I grabbed some food earlier, sat here and people watched and ate it leisurely. Then went for a nice walk. Was wonderful! read more

An excellent place to escape from the bustle of central London, since it is close to Trafalgar Square, Charing Cross, Whitehall, Parliament, Victoria, Pall Mall and Piccadilly Circus. The views of Buckingham Palace are excellent - much nicer for photos than the busy throng outside the gates of the Palace itself. The buildings around it are also interesting - there's the Old Admiralty and Horse Guards, the rear of 10 Downing Street and Carlton House Terrace - all iconic architecture in their own way. It's also lovely in the evenings and at week-ends, when it's much quieter (be warned, at week-day lunchtimes it's packed with office workers). The main cafe is the 'Inn on the Park', a modern building with lots of stripped wood (Austrian larch, apparently), huge glass windows and stainless steel, designed by by Hopkins Architects (Glyndebourne Opera House) and with an interior by Tom Dixon (Creative Director of Habitat). This changes ambience during the day, as it serves breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner in the evening. As you might expect in this location, prices are a bit higher than elsewhere, but it's nevertheless a nice place for a coffee and cake on a sunny day, and I've heard good reports about its breakfast. I've heard rather more variable views about the service at lunch and dinner, especially in the last year or so (I've always gone for the self-service option for lunch or tea). Still, the location is lovely. read more

A serene, quiet (except for school field trips) place. Ducks and swans. Green. Peaceful. Gorgeous flora - different trees and small flower varieties. Ducks will come right up to you with their beaks turned towards you looking for a snack. St. James's Park is a national treasure. You can literally decompress in a matter of minutes. read more

St. James's Park is the park that near the Buckingham Palace. My hubby and I travel here via the underground, we were on the way to check out the Buckingham Palace, but since St. James's Park is on the way, we decided to make a small detour and have ourselves some nice walk in this beautiful park. The funny thing is most of the time, I just some small peek from the movie, I got the change to know this park better was from the game Assassin's Creed Syndicate. Which the location of the game happened to be in London. Although the timeline was in the past, but it is almost precise. It was quite a interesting experience for me to see many locations after the game. The park was so different with what I see in the game. Of course, there got some new coffee around, and buildings as well. There's a small bridge in the park that cross the lake, in the middle of that people could have a small peek of the Buckingham Palace. We tried out one of the café, which close to the bridge. It was quite great place to relax and enjoy the green. The Coffee was quite nice as well. Notice, the place is self-service though. The park is really great to have a walk and chilling, many locals with friends and families were around. From the park to the Buckingham Palace took us a bit more than half hours, mainly because we were enjoying the time here. I think usually just need 10 minutes to get there. In my opinion, it is worth to make a stop in the park. It is quite a beautiful place. read more

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Absolutely loved this beautiful park with open spaces and people watching all around. As a New York City native, this park has a similar feel and look to the incomparable Central Park. It was a pleasure to be here and I would march my family here on any return to London. read more

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Buckingham Palace isn't too exciting. It doesn't look like a palace nor can you go inside to visit (unless you make reservations on specific days). So most tourists to London will merely see it from behind the wrought-iron gates. However, you get to spend time in St James's Park while walking to the palace, which is a very nice stroll. There's ample geese and ducks in the pond and beautiful trees and flowers. It's an excellent way to get outside, enjoy nature, get some exercise, and pay no money. read more

This is the oldest royal park in London and my personal favourite; the setting is beautiful (gorgeous flowers and trees in the spring), I love the river and its inhabitants and the views on Buckingham Palace are wonderful - especially if you manage to catch a sunset. Absolutely worth a stroll if you are in the area. read more

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I walked around from one end to the other, right after watching a changing of the guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace and it took a good 30 minutes for a leisurely stroll to get to Trafalgar Square. There's quite a bit of ducks (and various other water foul) and a few swans freely swimming about in the pond and you can see the London Eye in the horizon background. Nice serene setting for picnics and families/couples. read more

A beautiful park, so well manicured. I loved strolling through and taking in the gorgeous flowers. This is one of my favorite places in London to get away from the hustle and bustle and feel in touch with nature. read more

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I've worked in the area for just over 2 years, and as often as I can, I will go for a walk around this park. There's lovely little pockets of interest - the play area, the lake, the parakeets, the swans, the café. read more

I never really knew this park existed until I had to walk through it to get to Buckingham Palace. It was such a beautiful stroll in the park on a nice day and I could imagine it gets packed during the summer with lots of people doing picnics or couples taking romantic strolls. It's also a nice park for pictures because not only is it very clean it also has a lot of of green scenery. Relaxing atmosphere and I'd gladly take a stroll here any day. read more

This 90-acre park, is one of the oldest Royal Park in London. This beautiful park features a large lake that is a wildlife sanctuary for ducks, geese, swans and even pelicans. Since it is centrally located, it does have an amazing view of Buckingham Palace. I've spent many afternoon with my friends here enjoying a hot chocolate and a picnic, just relaxing on a blanket and people watching. read more

St. James Park reminds me of Mary Poppins movie, when she dances with Kirk over the bridge saying hello to the gooses and penguins. Am I correct penguins - well, these you only spot with a lot of imagination. One foot of the of the park starts at Buckingham Palace as the other part goes towards Trafalgar Square. Seats re available to rent - whereas I prefer top sit in the grass after a long day of work. Especially in Spring time the Daphadiles are out and the crispy fresh air with the blue sky blends into the green grass. The cafeteria which is placed in the middle of the park, after passing the bridge is more charming then any other park restaurant and therefore has served many times as the best meeting point to catch up with a good old friend in summer. read more

There's a reason every single London trip-planning book recommends a stroll through St James Park; it's beautiful. Well manicured lawns, gardens, the lake/pond. The beautiful Blue Bridge is somehow idyllically "London" for me. It's as though it is meant for a stroll on a sunny afternoon. If I lived locally I could see myself coming here all the time to just walk with a friend while enjoying a coffee or icecream, or laying in the grass on a blanket reading a book and eating pudding cups and sandwiches from M&S. What Central Park is to New York, St James is to London. It is it's own little urban oasis, and it's only a stone's throw from several other great must-see/must-do stops on any trip to London. read more

Such a beautiful and well-manicured park which leads you to Buckingham Palace. I liked this setting more so than Hyde Park. There are lots of photo ops. The romantic notion of this American's preconceived idea of London lies in St. James's Park. I would strongly recommend navigating every inch. Absolutely beautiful. read more

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What a great park. Manicured gardens, plentiful benches, clear walking paths, and friendly people just relaxing and taking it all in. There is a light floral scent that fills the air here. Mix that with sunshine and a latte from the cafe in the park, and you have a lovely afternoon on your hands. read more

This is exactly what I had imagined for a proper English garden. Lots of green space with chairs for reading and relaxing. Plenty of waterfowl and birds, and water. Delightful gardens with history. I would love to come back and spend a lot more time here with a great book. Really appreciate the food carts that offer water and other snacks. Peaceful and nice. read more

St James park is one of my favourite ones for a walk in London. It's small, but neat, with a small lake in the middle and lots of ducks. There's a lot of squirrels too and they are quite friendly. Just get some food for them and they'll be all over you. And then you can walk by Buckingham or go to Trafalgar Square or Piccadilly Circus quickly and get the tube home or grab a bit to eat. It's also great for picnics if you'd rather do that instead. read more

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Walking down the main corridor to get to Buckingham Palace through here was great - it's serene and quiet and in the early morning it feels like a tranquil place to be...you almost forget that you are in one of the biggest cities in the world. Whether you are looking to exercise, relax or catch up with an old friend, this is a great place to visit. read more

Small, pretty park - WITH PELICANS! ...I'm easily impressed, by Buckingham Palace. Nice water feature outside Peyton and Byrne's cafe, which I couldn't find on Yelp to check-in. read more

A delight of a park. There is a nice cafe in the park where you can get tea. They have a nice selection of teas and pastries; the setting in here is very relaxing perfect for tea time. I would have never known, but they have tons of birds here. There was even one ginormous bird blocking the bridge path. He was the bouncer of the park. Gorgeous, gorgeous park for a stroll. read more

Of course there is Hyde Park: the monolith of the West End. But I'd like to give a round of applause for St. James Park. Sandwiched between Buckingham Palace and Downing Street, it is (methinks) the most intimate of the London parks. Most of the tourists watch the Changing of the Guard at the Palace and go to Green Park or Hyde Park afterwards. Many miss St. James: it is just hidden enough. It is just what a London park should be: picturesque, swan-friendly, a pretty bridge or two, and beautiful flowers and trees everywhere. This is where the locals (many government workers) walk to and from work and/or grab lunch. Also, now that there is a fee for driving in London, the streets along St. James Park are flooded with bicyclesbetween the Palace and the FCO. Quite a sight. read more

Is your ornithological knowledge rusty? Need a refresher course on a nice, warm day? This is the place to come! A great spot for kids, bring some bread (though common sense tells me this probably isn't great for the birds, but everyone does it), and let them feed the ducks. My friend lamented that 99 flake cones of Mr. Whippie ice cream are now like £1.60 (they are called 99 because they are SUPPOSED to be 99p), but otherwise, this park is a really nice, pleasant, and unsmelly (in case you were worried because of all the birds) way to spend a day outside walking around. One of the many parks that make London the most liveable city ever. Ornithophobics stay clear. read more

London is known for it's parks and it's no wonder why. St James is gorgeous, from the large avian population ( I hate birds, HATE them, but these were actually ok) to the wide open spaces begging to be picnicked on. Location is ideal, within walking distance to lots of London attractions. We walked from the Houses of Parliament then continued to Buckingham Palace then down to Sloane Square for shopping. Next time the weather is acceptable (today perhaps) make a plan to lounge in the park with a book. If you, like me, regularly find yourself without cash, stop at the Pret near the tube station and grab a baguette and a fruit cup instead of going to the cash-only stands spotted in the park. Then make your friend buy you an ice cream with a Flake stuck in it. read more

St. James's Park is one of the smaller parks in central London. What makes this park stand out, at least for the masses of tourists who meander around, is the proximity to a number of London landmarks: Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, 10 Downing Street, Trafalgar Square, London Eye, Piccadilly Circus. The park is nice with a beautiful fountain in the middle of the small lake. There are benches to rest in the sun, there is a restaurant, you can hire deck chairs, there are ducks, swans and squirrels and everything you might expect from a park. However, for my taste St. James's Park tends to be a bit too small and too full of people. It feels perhaps like the most touristy park in London. Yes it is a cute little green patch in the middle of a busy area, but I prefer Regent's Park for its size and diversity. read more