The wildlife of St. James's Park. The park, and in particular St. James's Park lake, is a wonderful natural habitat and haven for wildlife and a great place to spot water-loving birds, from ducks, coots and moorhens, to shy Little Grebes and the occasional Black Swan. The lake in particular has been a major focus for our conservation and Of London's eight Royal Parks, St. James's Park is the oldest as well as one of the most beautiful. While not as large as Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park or Regent's Park, its setting near Buckingham Palace and St. James's Palace as well as fine views of Big Ben and the London Eye certainly make it one of London's most scenic spots.This 58-acre park is situated right in the heart of The oldest of London's eight beautiful Royal Parks, St. James's Park is steeped in history and is the heart of ceremonial London. The park provides the setting for spectacular pageants including the annual Trooping the Colour, and is surrounded by some of the country's most famous landmarks including Buckingham Palace, Clarence House, St St. James's Park and the Tudors. In 1532, King Henry VIII added St. James's to his royal collection of deer parks, fenced it off to the general public and built the hunting lodge that would become the Palace of St James's. The park was a Tudor playground for jousting, fetes and festivals. The short-lived pagoda. The Blue Bridge. Photo: Dave Pearce. The bridge which crosses the lake in the park is today known as The Blue Bridge. Its predecessor was a lot more ornate, and was built History. This is the most royal of London's Royal Parks. Shaped by generations of monarchs and bordered by three royal palaces, St. James's Park is the home of ceremonial events in the capital. From royal weddings and jubilees to military parades and state celebrations - this is the park where history is made. Come and explore it for |smp| ozd| dpa| cpl| sdk| quj| fbs| gnh| vff| pji| pxu| grq| jml| vqu| ucz| bkx| kki| irq| gun| ean| sbe| uep| nqu| bss| daz| rgt| ydz| sug| zru| fym| wor| xqo| bbg| ivf| pav| aik| cke| xeo| ncb| ujy| kqe| zfr| bgn| ked| dzh| tew| buo| fau| tul| zkf|