St James Park and places to stay nearby

St James Park - This lovely garden was once a swampy meadow before Henry Vlll built a Palace on it. He then turned the swamp into a nursery for deer but it remained wild until Charles ll employed Le Notre who had designed the Versailles Gardens at Paris, to lay it out in walks and flower beds. It was a favourite place for the Merry Monarch to meet Nell Gwynne and it was he who introduced the wildfowl. Today St James is one of the smaller Royal Parks but perhaps the prettiest with lakes and wildfowl.	photoyears	Places to stay near to St James Park Search for 5-star quality hotels to independent hotels, B&B’s and guesthouses. We also list hotels at airports and in Europe. PRICES Special prices offer up to 70% discount off standard rates as well as hundreds of exclusive deals. Search now - click here
St James Park & Gardens open all year. Restaurants, Disabled access.	St James Park, London SW1	Recommend our guide to your friends