Jonathan Jones of Crockett and Jones on St James’s

Managing Director of luxury British shoemaker, Crockett and Jones, Jonathan Jones started at the company in 1977, working under his father Richard Jones. The flagship store is based in Jermyn Street. crockettandjones.com

ST JAMES'S PARK

SW1A 2BJ

With its lakes and abundant birdlife, this is an oasis right in the middle of London. It’s a peaceful place to walk, especially in the spring and summer. royalparks.org.uk/parks/st-jamess-park

JERMYN STREET

SW1Y 4UH

This has a wonderfully eclectic mix of old buildings and shops, from bespoke and ready-to-wear shoemakers to shirt makers, tobacconists and cheese purveyors. jermynstreet.net

NATIONAL GALLERY

Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DN

The National Gallery houses a wonderful collection of art in its permanent exhibitions, not to mention the special exhibitions throughout the year.  It’s a place you can return to time and time again. I am looking forward to visiting the Titian exhibition that’s on now. nationalgallery.org.uk

FORTNUM & MASON 

181 Piccadilly, W1A 1ER

Fortnum’s is a unique store, with a wonderful atmosphere and lots of interesting fine foods and wines. I particularly like its tea blends, such as the Smoky Earl Grey. fortnumandmason.com

THE WOLSELEY

160 Piccadilly, W1J 9EB 

This is one of the best brasseries in London, with an interesting menu whatever time of the day you visit. Its Omelette Arnold Bennett is legendary. thewolseley.co.uk

DR HARRIS

29 St James’s Street, SW1A 1HD

This is an emporium specialising in traditional men’s grooming products, from badger hair shaving brushes to its signature Arlington scent. drharris.co.uk

DUKES BAR

35 St James’s Place, SW1A 1NY

There are fewer more pleasant ways to wind down than with a martini in the eternally welcoming Dukes Bar at Dukes Hotel. Alessandro Palazzi and his excellent team serve them straight up — frozen gin or vodka — with just a whisper of vermouth and oil from the peel of an Amalfi lemon. dukeshotel.com