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With 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.
In the middle is a small garden area with plenty of benches. Here you'll find statues of Shakespeare and Charlie Chaplin. It's not a bad spot for a rest or to eat a packed lunch (although nearby St James' Park is far better).
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Alternative
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| London Sights and Attractions |
| Cenotaph |
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Whitehall,
Westminster,
London,
SW1A
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8 minutes distance from Leicester Square
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| Standing solemnly in the middle of Whitehall, visitors could be forgiven for passing the cenotaph by unnoticed. But every November it becomes the focus of ...More...
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| London Sights and Attractions |
| St Christopher's Place |
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Barrett Street,
Westminster,
London,
W1U
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21 minutes distance from Leicester Square
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Local
Sights and Attractions Near Leicester Square |
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| London Sights and Attractions |
| Photographers' Gallery |
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5 & 8
Great Newport Street,
Westminster,
London,
WC2H
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3 minutes distance from Leicester Square
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| Leading centre for contemporary photography.
Tucked away on a small side street near Leicester Square, the Photographers' Gallery is Britain's leading centre for contemporary photography. With ...More...
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| London Sights and Attractions |
| National Portrait Gallery |
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St Martin's Place,
Westminster,
London,
WC2H
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3 minutes distance from Leicester Square
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| Portraits from the late 15th century to the present day.
This isn’t the place to come for serious works of exceptional artistic merit - the overriding ...More...
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Hotels Near Leicester Square |
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| London Hotels |
| Radisson Edwardian Hampshire |
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31-36
Leicester Square,
Westminster,
London,
WC2H7LH
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2 minutes distance from Leicester Square
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| All the rooms and suites of the Hamphire Hotel represent the epitome of English elegance. Tranquil and comfortable the hotel has an air of charm ...More...
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| London Hotels |
| Thistle Piccadilly |
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Coventry Street,
Westminster,
London,
W1D6BZ
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2 minutes distance from Leicester Square
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| This traditional Victorian hotel provides a warm welcome and offers elegant and modern facilities. Within easy access of all parts of the capital, the hotel ...More...
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Event Near Leicester Square |
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| London Event |
| The Cutting Edge |
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The Comedy Store,
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Oxenden Street,
Westminster,
London,
SW1Y
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3 minutes distance from Leicester Square
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| London Event |
| Comedy Camp |
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Bar Code,
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Archer Street,
Westminster,
London,
W1D
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4 minutes distance from Leicester Square
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| Excellent gay night that packs out the intimate Bar Code, hosted by the sharp-tongued Simon Happily, with a line-up of top comedians, and regular appearances ...More...
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Local
Shopping Near Leicester Square |
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| London Shopping |
| Loon Fung Supermarket |
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42-44
Gerrard Street,
Westminster,
London,
W1D
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2 minutes distance from Leicester Square
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| 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...
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| London Shopping |
| Godiva |
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Haymarket,
Westminster,
London,
SW1Y
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3 minutes distance from Leicester Square
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Dining Near Leicester Square |
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| London Dining |
| Golden Dragon |
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28
Gerrard Street,
Westminster,
London,
W1D
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2 minutes distance from Leicester Square
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| 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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| London Dining |
| Tarboush I |
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11
Wardour Street,
Westminster,
London,
W1D
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2 minutes distance from Leicester Square
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| Tarboush is now Tarboush I and has a sister restaurant on the Edgware Road. Tarboush caters for a young and trendy crowd; you’ll see tables ...More...
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Local
Education Near Leicester Square |
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| London Education |
| Courtauld Institute of Art |
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Somerset House,
Westminster,
London,
WC2R
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9 minutes distance from Leicester Square
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| 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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| London Education |
| English [Out There!] |
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10
Coptic Street,
Camden,
London,
WC1A
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11 minutes distance from Leicester Square
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| 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...
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Entertainment Near Leicester Square |
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2 minutes distance from Leicester Square
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Local
Leisure Near Leicester Square |
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| London Leisure |
| Phoenix Garden |
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21
Stacey Street,
Camden,
London,
WC2H
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6 minutes distance from Leicester Square
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| Small garden in the heart of the West End, run by volunteers and local residents.
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| London Leisure |
| Urban Golf |
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33
Great Pulteney Street,
Westminster,
London,
W1F
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6 minutes distance from Leicester Square
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Local
Pubs Near Leicester Square |
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| London Pubs |
| Waxy's Little Sister |
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20
Wardour Street,
Westminster,
London,
W1D
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2 minutes distance from Leicester Square
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| London Pubs |
| Waxy O'Connors |
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14 - 16
Rupert Street,
Westminster,
London,
W1D
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2 minutes distance from Leicester Square
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Local
Nightlife Near Leicester Square |
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| London Nightlife |
| Heaven |
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Under the Arches,
Craven Street,
Westminster,
London,
WC2N
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8 minutes distance from Leicester Square
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| Heaven was once the home of Megatripolis and holds a fond place in the memory of anybody lucky enough to experience the rave explosion of ...More...
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| London Nightlife |
| The End |
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18
West Central Street,
Camden,
London,
WC1A
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11 minutes distance from Leicester Square
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Local
Business Near Leicester Square |
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| London Business |
| New Connaught Rooms |
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61-65
Great Queen Street,
Camden,
London,
WC2B
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12 minutes distance from Leicester Square
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| These elegant rooms, in the heart of Covent Garden, successfully combine tradition with some of the most high-tech facilities in the country, to provide a ...More...
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| London Business |
| Kensington Roof Gardens |
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99
Kensington High Street,
Kensington and Chelsea,
London,
W8
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6.79 miles distance from Leicester Square
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| An oasis high in the sky above Kensington High Street, the Roof Gardens comprises one and a half acres of themed gardens. These gardens surround ...More...
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