Park · St James's
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The pelicans of St James's Park
Pelicans have lived here since 1664, when the Russian Ambassador gave a pair to Charles II; they rest on rocks in the lake and sometimes sit on the park benches, a few minutes' walk from Buckingham Palace.
| What | Park |
|---|---|
| Where | St James's |
| Address | St James's Park (lake by Duck Island Cottage, Horse Guards Road), London SW1A 2AH |
| Season and hours | Park open all year; some pedestrian gates 05:00–midnight. The pelicans are fed fish daily, usually at around 14:30 (an extra morning feed has been added while there are chicks). |
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Checked on royalparks.org.uk, openstreetmap.org, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.
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