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London - St James's District

St James's is a very elegant quarter west of Trafalgar Square. The leading London clubs such as the Athenaeum Club are found along the Pall Mall - which was the original playing field for the game of paillemaille, a game similar to cricket and popular with the aristocracy in the 17th century - and around Waterloo Palace and St James's Square. The 131ft/40m-high monument to the Duke of York towers over Waterloo Place

Must-see attractions nearby:
Transit
Underground: Charing Cross, St James's Park, Green Park.

Related Attractions

Christie's Auction Rooms
Established in the late 18th century by James Christie, this auction hall is reputed for being one of the finest art auctioneer sites in the world.
Address
Christie's, The Auction Rooms
8 King Street
London SW1Y 6QT
England
Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA)
Contemporary art, films, with performances are offered at the Institute of Contemporary Arts.
Address
Institute of Contemporary Arts / ICA
12 Carlton House Terrace
London SW1Y 5AH
England
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open12:0012:0012:0012:0012:0012:0012:00
Close23:001:001:001:001:001:0022:30
Tips
Galleries are open until 7:00 p.m. and 9pm on Thursdays. Group discount rate available.
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Transit
Underground: Piccadilly Circus, Charing Cross.
Jermyn Street
Lining the sides of Jermyn St are some of the most expensive shops in the world. Numerous crests signifying royal patronage can be found amongst the signs of these elite priced stores.
London Library
The London Library is city's oldest lending library.
Marlborough House
Marlborough House, now a Commonwealth conference and research center, was built by Wren (1709-11) for Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough, and subsequently much altered and enlarged. It was occupied in the 19th century by Prince Leopold, later Leopold I of the Belgians (1831), and in 1850 became the official residence of the Prince of Wales, occupied successively by the future Edward VII and George V. Queen Mary lived here from 1936 until her death in 1953.

The house contains magnificent murals by the French painter Louis Laguerre, depicting the Duke of Marlborough's victories at Blenheim, Ramillies and Malplaquet.
Address
Marlborough House
Pall Mall
London SW1Y 5HX
England
Tips
Visits by prior arrangement with the Conference Officer.
Transit
Underground: Green Park, St James Park.
Mason's Yard and Director's Lodge Club
Originally, the Indica Art Gallery where John Lennon and Yoko Ono met, and the 'Scotch at St James' where numerous big rock stars gathered were here. In their place now though is a small lawyers office and 'The Directors Lodge Club.'
Facilities
Restaurant or food service
Spencer House
Not far north of Lancaster House stands Spencer House, once the residence of the Spencer family whose most famous member was the Princess of Wales, before her tragic death. The house has been carefully renovated and is now a fine example of an early 18th century town mansion.
Address
Spencer House
27 St James's Place
London SW1A 1NR
England
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosedClosedClosedClosedClosedClosed10:30
Close 17:45
Cost
Adult 9.00
Concession or reduced rate 7.00
All values are in local currency
Tips
Photography and smoking are prohibited. Tours run every 15 minutes. Children under 10 not admitted. Last tour at 4:45 p.m. Pre-booked art tours can be arranged. Closed on August and January.
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Transit
Underground: Green Park; Bus: 8, 9, 14, 19, 22, 38
Typical Visit
30 minutes
St James's Church
This 17th century church, designed by Christopher Wren, is known for its hospitality to tourists. The interior is particularly splendid, with the marble font being its highlight piece.
Address
St James's Church
197 Piccadilly
London W1J 9LL
England
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open8:308:308:308:308:308:308:30
Close19:0019:0019:0019:0019:0019:0019:00
Facilities
Restaurant or food service
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