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St James's

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About St James's

St James's works well as a base: 1km from Westminster Abbey.

St James's is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 10,361, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, St James's sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add St James's to your route.

About St James's

Portland Gallery is an art gallery in central London, England. Founded in 1986 by Tom Hewlett, Portland Gallery is one of London's commercial art galleries dealing in modern British and contemporary paintings. Following Hewlett's retirement in 2022, the gallery has since been run by Jamie Anderson, who continues to

Read more maintain and develop a programme of exhibitions and events at the gallery. The gallery supports its artists and estates by participating at art fairs, including the London Art Fair., the Masterpiece Fair, and the British Art Fair, where the gallery has presented works from its inventory of modern British art. The gallery has a particular association with the Scottish Colourist artists.

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St James's offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is St James's located?

St James's is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.5073 latitude, -0.1398 longitude.

What is the population of St James's?

St James's has a population of approximately 10,361 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
10,361
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.5073, -0.1398

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from St James's

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

cathedral

Westminster Abbey

Gothic abbey church and traditional coronation site of British monarchs since 1066.

1 km · about 5 min drive

cafe

Rapha Clubhouse London

A premium cycling and coffee clubhouse in Soho where two-wheeled culture meets specialty coffee and live race screenings.

1 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Big Ben (Elizabeth Tower)

London's iconic clock tower at the north end of the Palace of Westminster, a symbol of British parliamentary democracy.

1 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Buckingham Palace

The official London residence of the British monarch, famous for the Changing of the Guard ceremony.

1 km · about 5 min drive

museum

National Gallery

Overlooking Trafalgar Square, it houses one of the greatest collections of Western European painting from the 13th to 19th centuries.

1 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Palace of Westminster

Seat of the UK Parliament on the banks of the Thames, a masterpiece of Victorian Gothic Revival architecture.

1 km · about 5 min drive

museum

Tate Britain

The world's greatest collection of British art from 1500 to today, including the definitive Turner collection.

2 km · about 5 min drive

museum

British Museum

One of the world's oldest and most comprehensive museums, featuring the Rosetta Stone and Elgin Marbles among eight million works.

2 km · about 5 min drive

Driving roads near St James's

  • Right hereCrystal Palace CircuitA parkland racing circuit in south London that ran until 1972 and still hosts occasional sprint events. Sections of the old track survive as park roads and footpaths, complete with original kerbing among the Victorian terraces.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

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