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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,
Westminster,
London,
WC2E
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5 minutes distance from Leicester Square Tube
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| London Travel |
| Charing Cross Railway Station |
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Strand,
Westminster,
London,
WC2N
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8 minutes distance from Leicester Square Tube
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Sitting ...More...
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| London Travel |
| City Thameslink Station |
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Ludgate Hill,
City,
London,
EC4M
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25 minutes distance from Leicester Square Tube
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Hotels Near Leicester Square Tube |
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| London Hotels |
| Radisson Edwardian Hampshire |
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31-36
Leicester Square,
Westminster,
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 |
| St Martins Lane |
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45
St Martin's Lane
London,
Westminster,
London,
WC2N
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3 minutes distance from Leicester Square Tube
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| One of the first design hotels, it certainly hasn’t lost any of its cool appeal and continues to impress with great service and high standards. ...More...
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Event Near Leicester Square Tube |
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| London Event |
| Fruit Machine |
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Heaven,
The Arches,
Villiers Street,
Westminster,
London,
WC2N
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7 minutes distance from Leicester Square Tube
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| Fun, attitude-free, midweek pop, R&B, and funky house party in London's premier gay venue. This week is a house special, with cutting edge beats from ...More...
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| London Event |
| The Comedy Store Players |
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The Comedy Store,
1a
Oxenden Street,
Westminster,
London,
SW1Y
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4 minutes distance from Leicester Square Tube
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| Every Sunday and Wednesday at the Comedy Store is improvisation night. The store is the spiritual home of stand up in the UK, and draws ...More...
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2 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 |
| Photographers' Gallery |
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and 8 Great Newport Street,
Westminster,
London,
WC2H
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2 minutes distance from Leicester Square Tube
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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 Tube
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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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Shopping Near Leicester Square Tube |
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| London Shopping |
| Any Amount of Books |
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Charing Cross Road,
Westminster,
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,
Westminster,
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,
Westminster,
London,
WC2H
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1 minutes distance from Leicester Square Tube
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| A friendly, efficient deli-come-diner which serves a range of kosher meals encompassing the cooking styles of the Middle East, Greece and Italy. The plastic menu ...More...
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| London Dining |
| J Sheekey |
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St Martin's Court,
Westminster,
London,
WC2N
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1 minutes distance from Leicester Square Tube
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| Historic fish and seafood restaurant first opened in 1896.
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 |
| Courtauld Institute of Art |
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Somerset House,
Westminster,
London,
WC2R
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8 minutes distance from Leicester Square Tube
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| London Education |
| English [Out There!] |
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Coptic Street,
Camden,
London,
WC1A
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10 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,
Westminster,
London,
WC2E
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5 minutes distance from Leicester Square Tube
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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 |
| Phoenix Garden |
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Stacey Street,
Camden,
London,
WC2H
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5 minutes distance from Leicester Square Tube
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| Small garden in the heart of the West End, run by volunteers and local residents.
In the shadow of both Centrepoint and St Giles church, hidden ...More...
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Pubs Near Leicester Square Tube |
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| London Pubs |
| Lamb & Flag |
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Rose Street,
Westminster,
London,
WC2E
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3 minutes distance from Leicester Square Tube
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| One of the oldest pubs in London.
Once known as the Bucket of Blood, thanks to the bare-knuckle fights held here, the Lamb & Flag has ...More...
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| London Pubs |
| Waxy's Little Sister |
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Wardour Street,
Westminster,
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,
Westminster,
London,
W1F
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6 minutes distance from Leicester Square Tube
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| 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 ...More...
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| London Nightlife |
| Heaven |
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Under the Arches,
Craven Street,
Westminster,
London,
WC2N
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7 minutes distance from Leicester Square Tube
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Business Near Leicester Square Tube |
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| London Business |
| Hippodrome |
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10-14
Cranbourn Street,
Leicester Square,
Westminster,
London,
WC2H
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| London Business |
| Browns Courtrooms |
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82-84
St Martin's Lane,
Westminster,
London,
WC2N
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