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Address: Leicester Square,  Leicester Square, Soho,  WC2H 7BP
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Leicester Square is in the London Borough of Westminster
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Leicester SquareWith Trafalgar Square to the south, Piccadilly Circus to the west, China Town to the north and Covent Garden to the east, Leicester Square is right in the thick of The West End. It is the beating heart of British cinema, with all the major European premieres happening there - you'll often see crowds of fans, expectantly awaiting the arrival of the stars outside one of the state-of-the-art cinemas which line the square. Bronze casts of actors' hand imprints also remind you of the film star glamour associated with Leicester Square - Tom Cruise, Bruce Willis, Sylvester Stallone and Sir Ian McKellen are just some of the A-listers who've contributed. In the middle of the square is a small garden area with plenty of benches which are overlooked by statues of Shakespeare, Hogarth, Charlie Chaplin and 'the founder of scientific surgery', John Hunter, whose collection of 10,500 anatomical specimens were kept in his house on the square. Our own LondonTown.com London Information Centre is located next to the John Hunter gate. It's not a bad spot for a rest or to eat a packed lunch - although if you have time, nearby St James's Park is far better.

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The West End
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The West End

Soho,  London,  WC2H Map
Taking in Oxford Street, Regent Street and Bond Street, Soho, Theatreland, Chinatown, Covent Garden, Leicester Square and Edgware Road, The West End really does have ... More
 
 
 
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London Information Centre

Leicester Square, Soho,  London,  WC2H Map
1 minutes walk from Leicester Square
The sight of lost and lonely tourists wandering around Leicester Square is already a distant memory. LondonTown.com's London Information Centre, Leicester Square, is situated directly ... More
 
 
 
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Radisson Edwardian Hampshire Hotel
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Radisson Edwardian Hampshire Hotel

31-36 Leicester Square, London,  WC2H7LH Map
2 minutes walk from Leicester Square
Overlooking Leicester Square - the setting for London’s regular film premieres - the Radisson Edwardian Hampshire has glamorous, exclusive décor to match its high-profile setting: ... More
 
 
 
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Thistle Piccadilly

Coventry Street, London,  W1D6BZ Map
2 minutes walk from Leicester Square
The main attraction of this traditional Victorian hotel is that it has many of London's famous landmarks, including Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square, within minutes’ ... More
 
 
 
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13th September 2010 until 27th September 2010
The West End,  WC2H Map
It's now over a decade since the excellent idea of Kids' Week was first conjured up. A truly inspired summer treat for families, Theatreland is ... More
 
 
 
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9th February 2010 until 20th February 2010
Leicester Square Theatre, 6 Leicester Place,  WC2H Map
1 minutes walk from Leicester Square
Goose-stepping into the Leicester Square Theatre for 11 days is Richard Herring, who has revived his 2009 Edinburgh Festival show Hitler Moustache for a UK ... More
 
 
 
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Just The Tonic Leicester Square Theatre 1 minutes £15.50
Defending the Caveman Leicester Square Theatre 1 minutes £44.00
Mamma Mia! Prince of Wales Theatre 2 minutes £58.00
 
 
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Loon Fung Supermarket
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Loon Fung Supermarket

42-44 Gerrard Street, Soho,  London,  W1D Map
2 minutes walk from Leicester Square
In the heart of China Town, this shop offers everything you ever needed to cook authentic Chinese food. The look and the smell is authentic, ... More
 
 
 
Godiva
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Godiva

28 Haymarket, Soho,  London,  SW1Y Map
3 minutes walk from Leicester Square
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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Golden Dragon
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Golden Dragon

28 Gerrard Street, Soho,  London,  W1D Map
2 minutes walk from Leicester Square
Stylish, huge and well-run, his is one of the more popular places with the locals of Chinatown and on weekends it’s completely packed. The house ... More
 
 
 
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11 Wardour Street, Soho,  London,  W1D Map
2 minutes walk from Leicester Square
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English [Out There!]
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English [Out There!]

10 Coptic Street, Bloomsbury,  London,  WC1A Map
11 minutes walk from Leicester Square
English [Out There!] takes a very hands-on approach to learning English. The course places an emphasis on using what you have learned. Students are taken ... More
 
 
 
Courtauld Institute of Art
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Courtauld Institute of Art

Somerset House, Covent Garden,  London,  WC2R Map
13 minutes walk from Leicester Square
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
 
 
 
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Phoenix Garden
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Phoenix Garden

21 Stacey Street, Covent Garden,  London,  WC2H Map
6 minutes walk from Leicester Square
In the shadow of both Centrepoint and St Giles-in-the-Fields Church, hidden from most tourists and residents alike, lies this beautiful West End garden. Originally a ... More
 
 
 
The Sanctuary
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The Sanctuary

12 Floral Street, Covent Garden,  London,  WC2E Map
6 minutes walk from Leicester Square
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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Cork & Bottle
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Cork & Bottle

44 Cranbourn Street, Soho,  London,  WC2H Map
1 minutes walk from Leicester Square
Located in the heart of the West End you’d expect it to be packed with the usual crowds but hidden in a basement below a ... More
 
 
 
Waxy's Little Sister
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Waxy's Little Sister

20 Wardour Street, Soho,  London,  W1D Map
2 minutes walk from Leicester Square
If you're not up for the hectic atmosphere of Waxy O'Connors it might be worth slipping across the street to her infinitely more tranquil Little ... More
 
 
 
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Bar Rumba
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London Nightlife / Nightclubs

Bar Rumba

36 Shaftesbury Avenue, Soho,  London,  W1D Map
3 minutes walk from Leicester Square
Concealed in a particularly squalid and touristy corner of Piccadilly Circus is Bar Rumba, the bar that has kept the UK's Urban scene alive in ... More
 
 
 
Madame Jojo's
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Madame Jojo's

8-10 Brewer Street, Soho,  London,  W1F Map
4 minutes walk from Leicester Square
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
 
 
 
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5-6 Leicester Street, Soho,  London,  WC2H Map
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Hippodrome
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Hippodrome

10-14 Cranbourn Street, Leicester Square, Soho,  London,  WC2H Map
1 minutes walk from Leicester Square
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