London Weekend Break
St. James' Park
On the opposite side of Hyde Park corner to Hyde Park itself, St. James' Park is the oldest of the Royal parks and still has its white pelicans, originally a gift from the Russian ambassador.
St. James' Park has some stunning flower beds and was used solely by the royal family until Charles II made it public. The park was once the home of a leper colony and the aforementioned pelicans are fed daily.
There are cafes and kiosks around the park and the small area of land in the park's lake is called "duck island".
The park’s landscape architect was John Nash.
Although close to major tourist icons like Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey the park allows anyone to escape the busy streets of London for some solitude and relaxation.
Links relating to London and its parks
St. James' Park is close to Buckingham palace and the nearest tube station is, not surprisingly, St. James' Park.
Right are some of the white pelicans at the parks lake.
The arked path is looping around the lake in this photo which is taken from the road above the park.