When is St James's Park open?
Every day, 5 AM–12 AM.
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ParkSt. James's
St James's Park
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- 4.762k reviews
- Free
- Open now · till midnight
St James's Park is a tranquil royal park with sweeping lawns, ornamental flowerbeds, and a picturesque lake surrounded by historic landmarks. Visitors come for scenic walks, wildlife viewing—especially pelicans—and relaxed picnics with views of Buckingham Palace and the Mall. Expect well-maintained paths, seasonal blooms, and plenty of open space ideal for photography, gentle exercise, or unwinding in central London.
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When is the best time to visit St James's Park?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is St James's Park indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Where is St James's Park?
London,SW1A 2BJ,United Kingdom.
Right now · 6:45 pm
Why it fits right now
Too dark for it.
Go tomorrow at 7 am instead.
In its favour
- Open till midnight
- Outdoors
Worth knowing
- Feels 8° out there
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- 10km/h
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The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till midnight- monday
- 5 AM–12 AM
- tuesday
- 5 AM–12 AM
- wednesday
- 5 AM–12 AM
- thursday
- 5 AM–12 AM
- friday
- 5 AM–12 AM
- saturday
- 5 AM–12 AM
- sundayToday
- 5 AM–12 AM
Where and how
- 1 St James's Park
- 2 Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Walk · 2 min
- 3 St James's Café · 3 min
- 4 Duck Island · 4 min
- 5 Mall Galleries · 8 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Good with kids
- Good for solo
- Good for couples
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.7from 62k reviews
Known for
- Sightseeing
- Picnics
- Photography
- Wildlife viewing
- Gardens
- Scenic views
The feel
- Historic
- Spacious
- Tourists
- Family friendly
- Pet owners
Around St. James's
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Diana Princess of Wales Memorial WalkLandmark · 2 min walkSt James's CaféCafé · 3 min walk
Duck IslandPark · 4 min walkGood nowMall GalleriesGallery · 8 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time