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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).
The Underground station gives access to the Northern and Piccadilly tube lines.
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Underground Stations Near Leicester Square Tube |
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| London Travel |
| Covent Garden Tube |
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Long Acre,
Covent Garden,
London,
WC2E
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5 minutes distance from Leicester Square Tube
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| London Travel |
| Piccadilly Circus Tube |
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Piccadilly Circus,
St James's,
London,
W1J
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| London Travel |
| Charing Cross Railway Station |
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The Strand,
Covent Garden,
London,
WC2
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8 minutes distance from Leicester Square Tube
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| City Thameslink Station |
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Ludgate Hill,
London,
The City,
London,
EC4M
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Hotels Near Leicester Square Tube |
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| London Hotels |
| Radisson Edwardian Hampshire Hotel |
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31-36
Leicester Square,
London,
WC2H7LH
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3 minutes distance from Leicester Square Tube
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| 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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| London Hotels |
| Thistle Piccadilly |
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Coventry Street,
London,
W1D6BZ
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4 minutes distance from Leicester Square Tube
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Event Near Leicester Square Tube |
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| London Event |
| Stewart Lee: If You Prefer A Milder Comedian, Please Ask For One |
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Leicester Square Theatre,
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Leicester Place,
WC2H
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2 minutes distance from Leicester Square Tube
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| Stewart Lee, the man The Guardian so aptly refers to as "the fierce scourge of dimwit mainstream" brings his new stand-up routine to the Leicester ...More...
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| London Event |
| Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize |
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National Portrait Gallery,
St Martin's Place,
WC2H
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3 minutes distance from Leicester Square Tube
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Entertainment Near Leicester Square Tube |
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1 minutes distance from Leicester Square Tube
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Sights and Attractions Near Leicester Square Tube |
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| London Sights and Attractions |
| Leicester Square |
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Leicester Square,
Soho,
London,
WC2H
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2 minutes distance from Leicester Square Tube
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| London Sights and Attractions |
| The West End |
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Soho,
London,
WC2H
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2 minutes distance from Leicester Square Tube
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Shopping Near Leicester Square Tube |
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| London Shopping |
| Any Amount of Books |
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Charing Cross Road,
Covent Garden,
London,
WC2H
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1 minutes distance from Leicester Square Tube
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| A delightful second-hand bookshop with a wide choice that ranges from antiquarian first editions to the bargain basement. Rare books, first editions, modern literature, art ...More...
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| London Shopping |
| Loon Fung Supermarket |
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42-44
Gerrard Street,
Soho,
London,
W1D
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2 minutes distance from Leicester Square Tube
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Dining Near Leicester Square Tube |
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| London Dining |
| Gaby's |
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Charing Cross Road,
WC2H
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1 minutes distance from Leicester Square Tube
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| London Dining |
| J Sheekey |
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St Martin's Court,
Covent Garden,
London,
WC2N
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1 minutes distance from Leicester Square Tube
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For fish and seafood dishes served with simplicity and style J Sheekey is unrivalled in London. Hidden ...More...
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Education Near Leicester Square Tube |
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| London Education |
| English [Out There!] |
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Coptic Street,
Bloomsbury,
London,
WC1A
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10 minutes distance from Leicester Square Tube
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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 Leicester Square Tube
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Leisure Near Leicester Square Tube |
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| London Leisure |
| The Sanctuary |
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12
Floral Street,
Covent Garden,
London,
WC2E
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5 minutes distance from Leicester Square Tube
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| London Leisure |
| Phoenix Garden |
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Stacey Street,
Covent Garden,
London,
WC2H
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5 minutes distance from Leicester Square Tube
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Pubs Near Leicester Square Tube |
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| London Pubs |
| Lamb & Flag |
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Rose Street,
Covent Garden,
London,
WC2E
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3 minutes distance from Leicester Square Tube
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Once known as the Bucket of Blood, thanks to the bare-knuckle fights held here, the Lamb & Flag has ...More...
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| Waxy's Little Sister |
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Wardour Street,
Soho,
London,
W1D
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3 minutes distance from Leicester Square Tube
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Nightlife Near Leicester Square Tube |
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| London Nightlife |
| Madame Jojo's |
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8-10
Brewer Street,
Soho,
London,
W1F
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6 minutes distance from Leicester Square Tube
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| London Nightlife |
| Mahiki |
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Dover Street,
Mayfair,
London,
W1S
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14 minutes distance from Leicester Square Tube
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| London Business |
| Hippodrome |
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10-14
Cranbourn Street,
Leicester Square,
Soho,
London,
WC2H
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