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St James's Park

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#5 of 13 Parks & Outdoors in London

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St James's Park is the oldest of London's royal parks, a tidy lake-centred garden framed by Buckingham Palace, Horse Guards and Whitehall. The Blue Bridge gives one of the city's prettiest views, and the park's pelicans are fed each afternoon. It is compact and hugely popular, so benches near the lake fill quickly on sunny days.

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Last verifiedJuly 15, 2026

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8.5/10
  • Value10.0
  • iconic8.5
  • excellence8.5
  • Crowd level7.5
  • Authenticity8.0
  • Accessibility9.0
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Last reviewed July 15, 2026 by AskTheCity Editorial.