St James's Park
park · London · United Kingdom
- Address
- The Mall, London SW1A 2BJ
- Prices
- Entry: Free
Public park.
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About
Royal park between Buckingham Palace and Whitehall, with a lake, flower beds and resident pelicans.
History
It is one of the oldest royal parks. John Nash redesigned it in its present form in the 1820s.
Good to know
- The bridge over the lake has a good view toward Buckingham Palace.
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