St James's Park

20/10/2026

This week the national flag of Oman is flying alongside the Union Flag on The Mall in St James's Park 🇬🇧 🇴🇲

This is to mark the State Visit of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, Sultan of Oman.

Events are taking place in Windsor to mark the State Visit.

19/10/2026

One hundred years of the Guards Memorial in St James's Park 🏛️

The Royal Parks Chair, Dr Linda Yueh CBE explains more 🗣️

16/10/2026

Discover the charm of St James's Park's unique food-growing space, lovingly tended by our amazing staff and volunteers 🥕

Dive into our latest blog to uncover this hidden gem and get inspired to whip up a vibrant autumn recipe of your own🥘

Check it out below 🔽

An autumn recipe inspired by the Royal Parks’ growing spaces.

13/10/2026

Join our friends at London Parks & Gardens Trust as their Winter Lecture Series returns later this month 🌺

On the evening of Tuesday 27 October Head of Horticulture & Landscape Strategy, Matthew, will be opening the series with a talk covering a range of topics from the Royal Parks 🗣️

Find out more 🔽

Join Matthew, Head of Horticulture & Landscape Strategy at The Royal Parks for a talk in partnership with London Parks & Gardens Trust.

07/10/2026

The Oysho Royal Parks Half Marathon takes place on Sunday 11 October, and it will be necessary to close some roads and cycle routes in St James's Park for the event to take place 🏃

All closures have been agreed in advance with Westminster City Council and Transport for London.

Drivers and cyclists are advised to plan their journeys in advance and allow additional time.

Find out more 🔽

Information on what roads will be closed on Sunday 11 October during the Oysho Royal Parks Half Marathon

06/10/2026

The last throws of summer on show in the park as we finally prepare to move into more autumn like weather 🌺

Park Manager, Mark 📸

02/10/2026

A fabulous evening in St James's Park for the launch of our first ever Horticulture Vision 😀

Find out more, and take a look at the vision, here ▶️ https://bit.ly/4jxTVdt.

30/09/2026

We are delighted to announce the launch of our first ever Horticulture Vision, which sets out a transformative new direction for how London's eight Royal Parks are planted and cared for 🌺

This is the first time a single vision has been established across all eight parks, and it will shape what visitors see and experience for years to come ☺️

Find out more, by reading on here ▶️ https://bit.ly/4z3e4wx.

26/09/2026

Join us next month for an autumnal Hidden Stories of St James's Park Walking Tour 🌳

Discover London's oldest Royal Park, surrounded by Buckingham Palace and Downing Street, on this historical tour 👑

Register via the link below 🔽

Join us for a walk through St. James's Park, learning about its history and incredible wildlife, with exclusive access to Duck Island.

23/09/2026

📢 In order to safely host the Vitality Westminster Mile and 10k, St James's Park will be closed to vehicles on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September and the Cycleway 3 suspended.

In addition, there are temporary Cycleway 3 diversions in place from Thursday 24 September until Monday 28 September and footpath diversions may be in place.

Find out more 🔽

The Westminster Mile is a family-friendly event that takes place the day before the London 10,000.