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St. James's Park

A royal parkland walk around the lake, with pelicans and landmark views in ceremonial London.

What to expect

Circle the lake between St James's Palace and Buckingham Palace, pausing for the resident pelicans, the Blue Bridge views and the flower beds. The park is a useful quiet link between Westminster and the Mall.

Free entry

Before you go

Entry and costs

The Royal Parks says its parks are free to visit. Public toilets cost 20p; cafés, kiosks, parking nearby and special events are separate.

Visitor notes

Some pedestrian and vehicle gates open 05:00–midnight daily. Gates and facilities do not all share the same access hours; check the park page for temporary event and maintenance notices. The Royal Parks lists public toilets at 20p.

Opening hours

Date-specific hours are not available for this place. Check the official page for the day you plan to visit.

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LandmarksWildlifeCity walk

Official sourceThe Royal Parks — St. James's Park visitor information

The Royal Parks — visiting the parks

Checked 31 October 2026. Hours, entry rules and access can change; check this page again before you visit.

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