Last updated on 31 January 12
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St James's Park

5.0/5 (1 ratings)

© Jonathan Cronin
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Gardenvisit Editorial

A Royal Park and one of the most romantic urban landscapes in Europe. The area was originally a swamp, subject to flooding from the Tyburn stream which still flows through the lake. Its 23 hectares were first made into a park with a rigidly formal design in 1660. Charles II had a long canal excavated from the watery land and introduced the geese, pelicans and waterfowl which are still there today. The park was completely re-designed by John Nash (1828) in the English landscape style which he had learned through his association with the Reptons. The subtlety of the contouring is notable and the view from the new bridge (1956) across the lake to the Horse Guards and Whitehall is justly famous. The park is now cared for with advice from Colvin and Moggridge, landscape architects. It is the editor's choice as the most beautiful and interesting park in London. Access from The Mall or Birdcage Walk.

St James's Parkis on the London Gardens Walk and included in the eBook guide to the London Gardens Walk

Designers and Influences

This garden has been designed and influenced by James I, Andre Mollet, John Nash, John Rose

Local Hotels

Hotels within 30km as the crow flies from this garden.

The Ethorpe Hotel (25km away)
From £67.50 to £116.00
The Royal Standard Guest House (26km away)
From £62.95 to £83.90
The Bull (26km away)
From £67.50 to £140.00

Nearby Gardens

Gardens within 30km as the crow flies from this garden.

Westminster Abbey - Garden and Cloisters (0km away)
Trafalgar Square (0km away)
(1.0/5)
Duck Island Cottage Garden (0km away)
Horse Guards Parade (0km away)
St Thomas' Hospital Garden (0km away)
Green Park (0km away)
St James's Palace (0km away)

Nearby Garden Nurseries

Garden Nurseries within 30km as the crow flies from this garden.

The Palm Centre (12km away)
(4.0/5)
Cottage Garden Nursery (16km away)
Jacques Amand International (16km away)
The Vernon Geranium Nursery (18km away)
(1.6/5)
Allwoods (18km away)
Beechcroft Nursery (19km away)
Provender Nurseries (20km away)
(4.0/5)
Riverside Fuchsias (23km away)
(5.0/5)

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Reviews and Comments

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over 5 years ago Bert said
A wonderfully central urban park, a stones throw from Buckingham Palace. Not bad at all for a quick lunchtime sandwich!

(5.0/5)

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