Lord Nelson, Britain's greatest military hero, and the mighty lions that surround him, pay testament to the position of Trafalgar Square at the heart of the capital, the heart of the nation, and, at one time, the heart of an empire that controlled three fifths of the world. Yet, though it is dominated by these imperial symbols, and by the magnificent Victorian edifice of the National Gallery, the square is no relic of a bygone age. Instead of statues of military heroes, the The Fourth Plinth is now used for exciting and controversial modern art, the first of which was Mark Wallinger's Ecce Homo in 1999. Fantastic free outdoor events are held here in summer, highlighting the best of London's multicultural music and dance scene. The square also acts as the traditional end point for protest marches and is a key rallying point for British counter-culture. It is the centre of London's bus network, and an essential stage on any Night Bus trip home and so often the final stage of a night out in London. In all these ways, Trafalgar Square has retained its status as the heart of London, and one of every Londoner's most treasured spots.
What's on at
Trafalgar Square
Pride London 2009 4th July 2009 For the past few years London's Pride Parade has been...
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Liberty 5th September 2009 The seventh year of London's disability rights festival, Liberty in...
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Trafalgar Square Festival 2009 6th September 2009 - 22nd September 2009 NOTE: THIS EVENT IS NOT TAKING PLACE THIS YEARThe annual...
Pride London 2009
Trafalgar Square, WC2H 7BP
4th July 2009
For the past few years London's Pride Parade has been growing in scale and ambition. Now they've got... More
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Last year's St Patrick's Day in London saw the largest ever gathering of Pats - Patricks, Pats, Paddys, Padraigs and Patricias - part of a successful attempt to break... More
National Gallery Valentine's Day Tour
National Gallery, WC2N 5DN
14th February 2009
Dominating Trafalgar Square, the National Gallery's imposing presence is a wonderfully romantic place... More
The Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square remained empty after its completion in 1841 - it was designed for an equestrian statue of one of Britain's ... More
Master tactician, inspirational leader, patriotic martyr, Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson is one of England's great heroes. His statue is at the very heart of London. ... More
A fantastic nineteenth century exterior hides a thoroughly modern hotel, with clean, minimalist design in the rooms. The biggest draw is the location, in the ... More
From budding Harry Potters and bumbling Tommy Coopers to dynamic David Copperfields, Davenports is a haven for magicians of every level and ability. Non-magicians too ... More
Belgium's finest export, the first Godiva was opened in Brussels approximately 75 years ago by master chocolatier Joseph Draps and named after the legendary Lady ... More
Sainsbury Wing,
National Gallery,Trafalgar Square,Westminster,
London,
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3 minutes walk from Trafalgar Square
The National Gallery's restaurant won Time Out's Best British Restaurant Award in 2007 for good reasons - they do all sorts of great British things ... More
The Courtauld is one of the most prestigious art schools in the country, affiliated with the Oxbridge system and boasting a huge private location and ... More
Imperial College London is the foremost medical training faculty in the country but for non-medical graduates wishing for a change of career, King’s is the ... More
This day spa exclusively for women is a total pampering experience from the minute you step through the door. Located in bustling Covent Garden you'll ... More
Catalyst personal trainers are among the best in London. Get fit without doing yourself an injury, lose weight with a specially devised programme or build ... More
Part Victorian pub, part museum dedicated to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's most famous sleuth.
Thirsty Sherlock Holmes fans look no further than this homage to the ... More
This
was once a sleazy Soho strip club, as the name suggests, and it really
shows. Deep reds are the dominant colour, with mirrors, booths and
velvet curtains ... More
A favourite with young royals - Princes Harry and William, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie have been spotted here... all at the same time. And where ... More
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The seventh year of London's disability rights festival, Liberty in Trafalgar Square, features deaf and disabled performers, musicians, actors and dancers, alongside a host of ... More
NOTE: THIS EVENT IS NOT TAKING PLACE THIS YEARThe annual Trafalgar Square Festival which previously took place in August is not happening this year. With ... More
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