What to do and see in St. James's, England: The Best Things to do

June 15, 2021 Ying Subia

The crown jewels, Buckingham Palace, Camden Market…in London, history collides with art, fashion, food, and good British ale. A perfect day is different for everyone: culture aficionados shouldn't miss the Tate Modern and the Royal Opera House. If you love fashion, Oxford Street has shopping galore. For foodies, cream tea at Harrod’s or crispy fish from a proper chippy offers classic London flavor. Music and book buffs will love seeing Abbey Road and the Sherlock Holmes Museum (at 221B Baker Street, of course).
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1. Jermyn Street Theatre

16B Jermyn Street, London SW1Y 6ST England +44 20 7287 2875 http://www.JermynStreetTheatre.co.uk
Excellent
78%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
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5.0 based on 37 reviews

Jermyn Street Theatre

Reviewed By sleazymichael - London, United Kingdom

Just booked The Dog Walker for 2nd March, delighted by the diversity of productions I have attended since June last year at this lovely intimate venue, there is something about getting so up close to the stage - including LOL crossing it to use the bathroom ( maybe unique in the UK theatre world?! ) that is so often 'missing' at the larger theatres. I love the ambience of this place, the staff are always friendly and attentive, there also seems to be much friendly rapport between the audience. Oh and I do so recommend the mouth watering ice creams - one small tub is just not enough! Another added bonus is that quite often you can join the cast after for a drink or three round the corner at The Red Lion in Duke of York Street and lovely friendly pub. On a personal level after attending Quentin Crisp - Naked Snow written and performed by the fine actor Mark Farrelly on 29th June 2019, at his invitation myself and others joined him at the pub, and via this encounter I invited Mark to stage his critically acclaimed play at a place very dear to my heart, The Hill Station Community Cafe Kitto Rd, Lewisham, SE14 5TW, well I was delighted when he accepted my invitation, 16th January 2020 will mark a very significant milestone in the ten year history of this community venue, as this will be the first 'off West End' production to transfer. That we can already confirm a 'Full House' fills me as the event organiser ( my first at the cafe ) with joy. My thanks also to Jermyn Street Theatre - attending Naked Snow was a very significant date as it was just weeks after I started my slow still on-going journey to recovery and was the first time that I had in effect been 'out' since January 1st which in my 61 years was my 'darkest month.' Since Naked Snow I have also enjoyed, The Ice Cream Boys, One Million Tiny Plays About Britain, and Tea With The Old Queen. So if you have never been to this wonderful independent theatre, do come book for what will promise to be a lovely enchanting inspiring experience.

2. Lancaster House

Stable Yard, London SW1A 1BB England +44 20 7008 2711 [email protected] https://www.gov.uk/government/history/lancaster-house
Excellent
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5.0 based on 7 reviews

Lancaster House

3. Jermyn Street

London England +44 20 7930 5544 http://www.jermynstreettheatre.co.uk/
Excellent
61%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 141 reviews

Jermyn Street

One of the most fashionable and historic thoroughfares in London, Jermyn Street is famous for its quality retailers and craftsmen since the early 1700s.

Reviewed By sheepygold

Few tourists walk down this quite street to the immediate south of Piccadilly. It contains some very interesting shops and restaurants being particularly known for menswear. There is also s very historical cheese merchant as well as some lovely arcades.

4. Spencer House

27 St. James's Place, London SW1A 1NR England +44 20 7499 8620 [email protected] http://www.spencerhouse.co.uk
Excellent
73%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
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4.5 based on 148 reviews

Spencer House

Restored to the full splendor of its late eighteenth-century appearance, this manor house was once the residence of the Spencer family, whose famous member was Diana, Princess of Wales.

Reviewed By 309judyg - Melbourne, Australia

A little known gem in the heart of London. Well worth a visit with a knowledgeable guide explaining the history of this magnificent house.

5. The London Library

14 St. James's Square, London SW1Y 4LG England +44 20 7930 7705 http://www.londonlibrary.co.uk
Excellent
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4.5 based on 13 reviews

The London Library

6. Regent Street

London W1, London England http://www.regentstreetonline.com
Excellent
48%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
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4.5 based on 1,656 reviews

Regent Street

Reviewed By AnthonySoigau - Beijing, China

Regent Street is a must for every tourist in London. It's such a nice taste of London if you walk along this street at night. Route as Oxford Street - Regent Street- Piccadilly Circus - Trafalgar Square - Big Ben Clock is higly recommended and will definitely be visited by generations of people.

7. Criterion Theatre

Criterion Theatre Piccadilly, London W1J 9HT England +44 20 7839 8811 http://www.criterion-theatre.co.uk
Excellent
65%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
3%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 853 reviews

Criterion Theatre

Reviewed By Pasu68

We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to this lovely little intimate theatre to watch The Comedy About A Bank Robbery - and the play was awesome too.

8. Carlton House Terrace

The Mall, London London W1 England +44 20 7969 5224 http://10-11cht.com
Excellent
70%
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20%
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4.5 based on 10 reviews

Carlton House Terrace

9. Clarence House

St. James's Palace, London SW1A 2WH England +44 303 123 7300 [email protected] http://www.rct.uk/visit/clarence-house
Excellent
56%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 224 reviews

Clarence House

Clarence House is one of the last remaining aristocratic townhouses in London and is the official residence of TRH The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall.

10. Mall Galleries

The Mall near Trafalgar Square, London SW1Y 5BD England +44 20 7930 6844 [email protected] http://www.mallgalleries.org.uk
Excellent
70%
Good
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4.5 based on 90 reviews

Mall Galleries

Central London's leading gallery celebrating contemporary visual arts through a lively and diverse programme of exhibitions and events

Reviewed By futtock21 - London, United Kingdom

Mall Galleries following a lengthy stint of exhibitions online are back with a series of displays showcasing figurative works by members of the various societies they represent. The space is the same as it ever was save that the bookshop and cafe are closed but the area previously used as setting for the latter now accommodates picture stands. The current exhibition champions paintings by members of the Royal Society of Painters in Watercolours as well as those submitted by associate or aspirant members. An impressive and varied collection around which visitors proceeded at a much slower pace than usual as though savouring delights of which they had been deprived during the months of lockdown.

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