Getting to Six Park Place: the address, the stations and a discreet arrival

Named after its address and home to the Royal Over-Seas League, Six Park Place is one of St James's most quietly prestigious event venues. Set within the Grade I listed Over-Seas House, its Georgian and Edwardian rooms range from intimate panelled dining rooms to the light-filled Princess Alexandra Hall, all opening onto an award-winning garden that looks across Green Park. It hosts weddings, conferences, awards dinners and private celebrations for anything from a handful of guests to 180. For all that heritage, the practical question on the day is refreshingly ordinary: how do you and your guests actually reach the door — on time, dressed for the occasion, and without the stress of West End traffic or a surge-priced app? This guide answers exactly that.

01 / LOCATIONWhere exactly is Six Park Place?

Six Park Place sits at 6 Park Place, Over-Seas House, St James's, London SW1A 1LR, on a short cul-de-sac running off St James's Street — directly behind The Ritz and overlooking the greenery of Green Park. It is in the heart of historic St James's, a neighbourhood of gentlemen's clubs, art dealers and royal warrant-holders, moments from Piccadilly and a few minutes' walk from the park. That position is wonderful once you have arrived, but Park Place is a quiet dead-end street, so a driver who knows exactly where to turn off St James's Street makes the final approach effortless.

02 / THE SETTINGA Grade I house with a hidden garden

What sets Six Park Place apart is its blend of grandeur and seclusion. The clubhouse keeps the original Georgian and Edwardian splendour — ornate fireplaces, chandeliers, panelled walls — while the Princess Alexandra Hall offers a bright, acoustically excellent space for performances and dinners. The real rarity is the garden: a tranquil, country-style oasis behind The Ritz, used for summer receptions and ceremonies, almost unheard of this close to Piccadilly. The point for arrival day is simple: this is a venue that prizes discretion and calm, so the journey to its door should match.

03 / STATIONSNearest stations and getting around

Public transport access is excellent, which is the reward for such a central spot:

• Green Park (Piccadilly, Victoria and Jubilee lines) is about a five-minute walk.
• Piccadilly Circus (Piccadilly and Bakerloo lines) is a short walk east.
• St James's Park and Hyde Park Corner are both within easy reach.
• Mainline rail — Victoria, with the Gatwick Express, is a short ride away; Charing Cross is close too.

Buses run along Piccadilly nearby. For getting around the city day to day the location is hard to better. The catch is the familiar one: superb when you are travelling light, considerably less so in formal wear, with equipment, or coordinating a group after a long flight.

04 / AIRPORTSAirport transfer times to Six Park Place

Six Park Place is reachable from every London airport, but the journeys — and how relaxed they are with luggage or a group — vary. The board below gives realistic door-to-door driving times for a pre-booked private hire car. Treat them as a planning guide; London traffic has its own ideas.

From Heathrow

Heathrow is the gateway for most international guests. The rail option is the Piccadilly line straight to Green Park, then a short walk to Park Place. A direct Heathrow airport transfer by car removes the change entirely — a welcome thing after a long-haul flight — with the driver meeting you in arrivals after baggage reclaim and taking you straight to the door in St James's.

From the other airports

From Gatwick, Luton and Stansted, the rail routes all mean a fast train into a London terminus followed by a final leg across to St James's. A door-to-door transfer keeps the whole thing to one car, one driver and one fixed price — which matters most when you are dressed for an event or moving as a group.

Six Park Place trades on quiet prestige. The journey to its door should feel just as composed.

05 / THE EASY WAYArriving for your event — train, Tube or private hire?

There is no single right answer. Travelling light and mid-morning for a meeting? The Tube into Green Park is quick and the stations nearby are excellent. A pre-booked private hire transfer tends to win when arrival matters most:

• You are arriving for a wedding, awards dinner or conference and want to step out at the door, not walk from a station.
• You are coordinating guests or a group who would value a saloon, executive car or MPV.
• You want a fixed fare known before you travel — no surge, no meter ticking in West End traffic.
• Your flight time is uncertain — a tracked driver simply adjusts and waits.

06 / NEARBYWhat's around Six Park Place

Once your event is under way, one of London's most refined neighbourhoods is at the door:

• Green Park — the royal park, right across the road for a pre-event stroll.
• St James's Street & Jermyn Street — historic shirtmakers, wine merchants and clubs.
• Piccadilly & The Ritz — afternoon tea and the arcades a minute away.
• Buckingham Palace & The Mall — a short walk south through the park.

07 / FAQFrequently asked questions