The Rt Hon Margaret Hodge MP, Minister for Culture, Creative Industries & Tourism today unveiled a new map of St James's Park.

Designed to make the Parks more accessible and encourage new visitors, a new series of maps is being rolled out across the eight Royal Parks.

The maps have a 3D-feel, with images of buildings, monuments and features as they actually look, bringing the Parks to life. Transport links in and around the Parks and walking and cycling routes are all clearly marked, as well as park facilities such as cafes and toilets. The maps also cover areas bordering the Parks, making navigation easier for tourists and other visitors.

Mark Camley, CEO of The Royal Parks said: "We hope these new maps will help visitors to discover hidden corners of the Royal Parks, and encourage more people to include a walk through the Parks as part of their regular journey."

The Royal Parks worked with Legible London, Transport for London, Walk London and Disabled Go to produce the maps.

Maps will be displayed through the Parks, in printed materials and on the Royal Parks' website.

For further press information or images please contact:

Katy Murray on 020 7298 2121 or kmurrya@royalparks.gsi.gov.uk

Lucy Skipper on 0300 061 2145 or lskipper@royalparks.gsi.gov.uk

Notes to Editors

• The Royal Parks are: Bushy Park, The Green Park, Greenwich Park, Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Richmond Park and St James's Park. For more details visit: www.royalparks.org.uk
• The Royal Parks is an executive agency of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.