Hidden Stories of St. James's Park Walking Tour

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

With Buckingham Palace on one side and Downing Street on the other, this guided tour of will put you at the heart of many momentous events in British history.

• The first part of the walk focuses on the park’s royal history, revealing how it helped court a king’s mistress, the exotic royal pets it’s been home to and its dark underbelly.
• After you've taken in the park's incredible heritage, you will end your walk with the resident pelicans’ daily feeding.

Please note:

• Designed for adult attendees, over 18 years of age.
• Please note you are unable to bring dogs onto Duck Island as it is a nature reserve for St. James's Park bird collection.
• To help people who might find cost or other challenges a barrier to experiencing our events, we offer £3 tickets - see Frequently Asked Questions below for eligibility and how to book.
• For other information or to let us know your access needs, please call 0300 304 9910 or email [email protected]

This tour will be led by a Walking Tour Volunteer trained by The Royal Parks charity. By coming on this walk you are supporting our work to provide 5,000 acres of urban green respite in the centre of our bustling capital city. If you value your Royal Parks, please consider making an additional gift. It will make all the difference to their future.

Discover more about The Royal Parks at: https://www.royalparks.org.uk/