St James

London
Admiralty Arch featuring heritage architecture
Visit royal residences, acclaimed galleries and one of London’s poshest shops in this central area. Attend a show at historic theaters and hang out in a Royal Park.

Ritzy St. James’s sits between lush parks and Trafalgar Square at the edge of London’s West End. Developed as a residential neighborhood for British nobility in the 1600s, today it maintains an air of elite sophistication. Visit St. James’s to discover aristocratic and royal residences alongside century-old theaters, gourmet restaurants, high-end retailers and outstanding art exhibitions.

Admire the Tudor-era St. James’s Palace, which is a London residence of the Royal Family. Clarence House is a home of the Prince of Wales and open in August for guided tours. See the lavish rooms of Spencer House, a townhouse built by an ancestor of Princess Diana. Grand Georgian mansions frame leafy St. James’s Square.

Piccadilly street epitomizes the area’s refined retail. Browse for gourmet treats and luxury homeware and enjoy afternoon tea at Fortnum and Mason. Find a chocolatier, milliner and other artisans at Princes Arcade and bespoke menswear on Jermyn Street. Piccadilly Market presents arts and crafts in the church courtyard of St. James’s Piccadilly.

The galleries of St. James’s cater to a range of tastes. Peruse works by Scottish Colourists at Portland Gallery and contemporary masterpieces at White Cube Mason’s Yard. The Institute of Contemporary Arts is a combined cinema, gallery and theater.

Book tickets for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera at Her Majesty’s Theatre. The Theatre Royal Haymarket puts on plays and musicals for all ages. From British pub food to Italian, Scandinavian and West African flavors, St. James’s Market is an epicurean wonderland.

The lush environment of St. James’s Park is ideal for picnics and enjoying London’s natural side. Spot waterbirds, watch a daily pelican feeding and stroll along crisscrossing pathways. On the park’s north side, The Mall connects Buckingham Palace with Trafalgar Square. This ceremonial avenue is the setting for parades such as The Changing of the Guard.

St. James’s is served by the Green Park and Piccadilly Circus underground stations plus several public bus lines. Travel here in November for the star-studded Regent Street Christmas Lights Switch-On.

Popular places to visit

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Her Majesty's Theatre

Enjoy a performance at Her Majesty's Theatre, a theater with a story to tell in London. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theater scene in this vibrant area.

Her Majesty's Theatre
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St. James Palace

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Find out about the history of London when you spend time at St. James Palace. Experience the acclaimed art scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

St. James Palace
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St. James's Square

5/5(3 reviews)

You can find out about the history of London with a trip to St. James's Square. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.

St. James's Square
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Jermyn Street

During your trip to London, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Jermyn Street. While in this romantic area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Jermyn Street
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Admiralty Arch

This grand structure marks the entrance to the Mall and was commissioned by King Edward VII as a memorial to his mother Queen Victoria.

Admiralty Arch
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Clarence House

4/5(1 review)

You can learn about the history of London with a stop at Clarence House. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.

Clarence House

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London: Experience the Changing of The Guard

CA $34
Per adult
94% of travellers recommend
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London WW2 Day Combi Tour: Churchill War Rooms & HMS Belfast

CA $152
Per adult
London WW2 Day Combi Tour: Churchill War Rooms & HMS Belfast
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Changing of the Guard Walking Tour

CA $38
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Changing of the Guard Walking Tour
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Sex, Drugs & Rock 'n' Roll Heritage Morning Tour

CA $115
Per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Sex, Drugs & Rock 'n' Roll Heritage Morning Tour
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London: Silent Disco Adventure Tour

CA $39
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London: Silent Disco Adventure Tour
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Soho District in London with Expert Guide

CA $148
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The Cavendish London
4 out of 5
81 Jermyn Street, St James's, London, England
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Strand Palace Hotel
Strand Palace Hotel
4 out of 5
372 The Strand, London, England
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The Tower Hotel, London
4 out of 5
St Katharine's Way, London, England
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Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
3 out of 5
Great Windmill Street, London, England
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President Hotel
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3.5 out of 5
56-60 Guildford Street, London, England
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Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London
Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London
4 out of 5
200 Westminster Bridge Road, London, England
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