Whether you’ve planned to attend one of these on your trip to London, or you live here and haven’t quite got round to going yet – combine it with a visit to St. The Mall is the great historical processional route, seen so often on television during landmark royal events. James’s Park is best known for its royal connections and ceremonies – it plays host to weekly royal events, such as Changing the Guard, outside Buckingham Palace and major state occasions such as Trooping the Colour on Horse Guards Parade in early June. Not surprisingly, since it’s flanked on two sides by royal palaces, St.

It’s a lovely place for a sandwich from one of our kiosks, or a picnic – and you can hire a deckchair if you’re going to make an afternoon of it.

It’s a hugely popular Royal Park, yet it never feels overcrowded, even when the sun brings out office workers on their lunch breaks. James’s Park is a park for every occasion. If you love the spectacle and pageantry of a big royal event, a picnic at the bandstand or simply a quiet stroll after work, St. James’s Park – pageantry, pelicans and picnics Take a stroll to Duck Island or the seven-mile Diana Memorial Walk through four Royal Parks. There’s always something new to discover in this historic landscape – from spring bulbs to autumn colours. And then of course there’s Buckingham Palace – head down The Mall for that world-famous view! If you’re looking to get away from the crowds, wander along the peaceful lakeside path where you can admire the spectacular trees and abundance of colourful waterbirds. James’s Park – from sweeping Admiralty Arch to the ceremonial hotspot Horse Guards Parade. Did you know that pelicans have been kept at the park since 1664, when a Russian ambassador presented them to King Charles II? You can often find them perched on benches by the lake, graciously greeting visitors from around the world.

Don’t miss the classic London views from the lake, where you should also keep an eye out for the famous pelicans who call the park home. There’s always something to see here - from soldiers in scarlet tunics marching down The Mall to bright beds of flowers bursting with blooms.

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