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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.
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Sights and Attractions Near Trafalgar Square |
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| London Sights and Attractions |
| The Fourth Plinth |
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Trafalgar Square,
Westminster,
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| 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...
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| London Sights and Attractions |
| Nelson's Column |
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Trafalgar Square,
Westminster,
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| Master tactician, inspirational leader, patriotic martyr, Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson is one of England's great heroes. His Nelson's Column statue is at the very heart ...More...
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| Ghost Forest |
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| Intended to serve as a timely reminder ahead of the Copenhagen climate talks, a Ghost Forest art installation is being erected in Trafalgar Square to ...More...
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| London Event |
| Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree and Carols |
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| Chinese New Year Celebrations |
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Central London, ,
Westminster,
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| Chinese New Year in London is one of the most spectacular in the West, with huge dancing puppets, martial arts displays and an abundance of ...More...
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Hotels Near Trafalgar Square |
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| London Hotels |
| Hilton Trafalgar |
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Spring Gardens,
Trafalgar Square,
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2 minutes distance from Trafalgar Square
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| Almost in the shadow of Nelson's Column, and with the Palaces of Whitehall looming behind it, this hotel is at the heart of the ...More...
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| London Hotels |
| Club Quarters Trafalgar Square |
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Northumberland Avenue
London,
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2 minutes distance from Trafalgar Square
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| 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...
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| London Event |
| Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree and Carols |
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Trafalgar Square,
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| The 2009 Christmas Tree lighting ceremony in Trafalgar Square - perhaps the most famous Christmas tree in the world - takes place on Thursday 3rd ...More...
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| Chinese New Year Celebrations |
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Trafalgar Square,
Central London,
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| Chinese New Year in London is one of the most spectacular in the West, with huge dancing puppets, martial arts displays and an abundance of ...More...
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| London Shopping |
| Davenports Magic Shop |
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Charing Cross Underground Shopping Arcade,
Covent Garden,
London,
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3 minutes distance from Trafalgar Square
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| 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...
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| London Shopping |
| Godiva |
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Haymarket,
Soho,
London,
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5 minutes distance from Trafalgar Square
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| 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...
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Dining Near Trafalgar Square |
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| London Dining |
| National Dining Rooms |
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National Gallery,
Trafalgar Square,
Westminster,
London,
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2 minutes distance from Trafalgar Square
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| The National Gallery's National Dining Rooms restaurant won Time Out's Best British Restaurant Award in 2007 for good reasons - they do all sorts of ...More...
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| London Dining |
| Thai Square |
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Cockspur Street,
St James's,
London,
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3 minutes distance from Trafalgar Square
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| Thai food is everywhere these days. The spicy, clean flavours are all over pub menus, either as green or red curries or influences on more ...More...
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| London Education |
| Courtauld Institute of Art |
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Somerset House,
Covent Garden,
London,
WC2R
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12 minutes distance from Trafalgar Square
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| London Education |
| King's College Medical School |
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Strand,
Covent Garden,
London,
WC2R
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12 minutes distance from Trafalgar Square
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| 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...
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Leisure Near Trafalgar Square |
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| London Leisure |
| The Sanctuary |
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Floral Street,
Covent Garden,
London,
WC2E
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8 minutes distance from Trafalgar Square
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| 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...
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| London Leisure |
| Urban Golf Soho |
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Great Pulteney Street,
Soho,
London,
W1F
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11 minutes distance from Trafalgar Square
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| The Sherlock Holmes |
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Northumberland Street,
Covent Garden,
London,
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3 minutes distance from Trafalgar Square
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| 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...
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| London Pubs |
| Waxy's Little Sister |
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Wardour Street,
Soho,
London,
W1D
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6 minutes distance from Trafalgar Square
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Nightlife Near Trafalgar Square |
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| London Nightlife |
| Madame Jojo's |
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Brewer Street,
Soho,
London,
W1F
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9 minutes distance from Trafalgar Square
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| London Nightlife |
| Mahiki |
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Dover Street,
Mayfair,
London,
W1S
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13 minutes distance from Trafalgar Square
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Business Near Trafalgar Square |
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| London Business |
| Trafalgar Square Meeting Rooms (Regus) |
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Northumberland Avenue,
Trafalgar Square,
Westminster,
London,
WC2N
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