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Leicester Square, London
The experts at Michelin Travel & Lifestyle and The Telegraph recommend this place
"Perfect for people watching or spotting celebrities at Premiers"(13 Tips)
"Very nice fountain and gardens."(11 Tips)
"Crowded place but it was nice spend good time with friends."(11 Tips)
"This and Picadilly Circus are the Times Square of London."(3 Tips)
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Swiss clock in far north-west corner outside M&M's, chimes for 5 minutes on the hour, at noon, 5,6,7 & 8pm weekdays and 2,3,4pm at weekends, and reveals figures and farm animals as the bells rings.
Upvoted Mar 3
Debbie HainesSeptember 24, 2014A historic and famous landmark in London. Lovely place to walk through in the summer, the fountain is a must see. Otherwise, eat your lunch on the wall, or meet friends here in the evenings.Upvoted Mar 7
Michael FitzgeraldFebruary 13, 2015All I can say is stay away from the birds in this place! Since it's a hub for restaurants the birds tend to meet up here waiting for you to put your sandwich down! Plenty to do around here though!Upvoted Mar 15
Aidu FNovember 15, 2014Take a breather and stop here before you continue to Covent Garden or Soho or Regent St. If you are lucky, you may spot some stars on the red carpets on premier nights
Abdulrahman Almunayes 🇰🇼February 28, 2020Great place to Chill & Enjoy, so many food places here, restaurants, theatre, coffee shops, deserts, cakes & sweets. Shopping is also good here, youths & young generation area, crowded & busy! Enjoy
Nicole MillsNovember 1, 2023London’s cultural hub & entertainment epicenter. Home to a number of historical figures, with their statues residing in the gardens. Some of London’s best theatres & cinemas. Lots of restaurants.
Tim FargoNovember 10, 2013The Square is great to visit, but is hyper touristy. Accommodation outside the area is cheaper and exposes a bit more of the real London.
SwarmstrongFebruary 3, 2016Went here for the Force Awakens premier, most fun I've had in a long time! Also, Ed's Easy Diner is just round the corner, and that's always a plus!
The TelegraphDecember 24, 2012Begin with the venerable discount theatre ticket booth, TKTS, in Leicester Square (tkts.co.uk): try to arrive well before opening time (9am) to get the best choice of shows for the evening.
W CJuly 3, 2016Nice place to hang out with friends, can spot celebrities easily especially if a premier is on. Plenty of cinemas, casino and restaurants around the area.
Shaileshwori SharmaNovember 17, 2015There is something happening in and around here. Great place to just chill people watching by the fountains during summery nights.- Andrea LazzariniNovember 2, 2014Very nice fountain and gardens. The place is the heart of London. Extremely crowded during weekend nights! People from all over the world meet there! :-)
TW ✈️👸🏻December 28, 2019It’s like a mini Times Square in London ... check out the window displays in the Lego store, they’re AMAZING!
- The gardens have public toilets, illuminated fountains, and excellent outdoor seating. Perfect for people watching or spotting celebrities at Premiers
Andrew CAugust 26, 2018Sat in the park area, near fountain and it was quite relaxing + great to people-watch... even tho there were many smokers and lots of noise from the street
Chris January 26, 2015Great place to just hang with friends, grab a bite, catch a movie or even a red-carpet premier, close to covent garden and soho
Michelin Travel & LifestyleJanuary 14, 2014Chain stores, crowds and blaring lights shouldn’t stop you from checking out the Shakespeare fountain & Charlie Chaplin statue. – Green Guide Editor
HISTORY UKJanuary 18, 2011This area was named after Leicester House, the London mansion home of the Earl of Leicester built in 1635. But by 1800 it was a home of popular entertainment and theatres, and has never looked back.
Paweł CzerwonkaMay 6, 2013Overcrowded during evening hours, lot's of cassinos, hobos generally notba friendly enviroment. But nice during day, and you can get some great deals on tickets, but get them only in TKTS.
Allison LansberryFebruary 2, 2013Get same day discounted theatre tickets. Arrive before 9AM for best selection. One year this was the only area with places to eat when we flew in on Boxing Day.
Bex 😄February 25, 2015Always something going off, street entertainment or red carpet event. Come here to people watch or enjoy a beer/coffee/ice cream!
Ala M.October 11, 2017One of my favorite spots in London, magic happens here. Theater land is close and lots of good restaurants .
Gary HorOctober 8, 2016A visit to London is incomplete without a visit to Leicester Square. Take in the views and the crowds and continue to your next spot like the Gallery. Yup, it's a stop-and-go kinda place.
DID YOU KNOW that this square got its name from the fountain originally being made of Red Leicester cheese, before being eaten within two days of opening by London's ever-growing plague of rats? FACT.
The Radisson Blu Edwardian Hotel is a fabulous hotel here. Right in the middle of it all, with the TKTS Booth just outside the door.
Bukhari ChambersSeptember 8, 2020At Bukhari Chambers we strive to provide holistic solutions that directly respond to our clients' individual needs. Based in London, England, serving client across the whole of the United Kingdom. Read more
One of the biggest squares in downtown London with a lot of restaurants, movie theatres etc. very lively place
- Bijan YoungDecember 20, 2015Bustling. Night time or daytime. Gardens are great for people watching. See the big movies at one of the theatres.
I love this square, it has everything! Great place to hangout with friends :) plus m&ms world is my favorite! :D- Without a doubt, the busiest time here is on a Friday and Saturday night
- Joey CiriloOctober 8, 2014This and Picadilly Circus are the Times Square of London. A lot of pubs and great spots to eat, very touristy.
Charming and trendy, Leicester Square is up day and night. The various options of bars, nightclubs, cinemas and theaters and the M&M's World store are super cool.
Hareesh NuthiOctober 4, 2014Quiet lively place, many movie theaters.. Buy half priced tickets only at the ticket booth on the center of park
Dimitris KotsiosDecember 12, 2014There are a lot of casino, cinemas, restaurants at this place! Very nice place for everything you want to do!
Orgest MillerAugust 11, 2014Ah good old classic Leicester Square love this place, if you want a citylike feeling and an old town one you should really come here!
Chelsea BradleyMay 8, 2015Great area with tons of excellent food choices. Go to TKTS booth for cheap same day play tickets.
Nathalie De BisschopJune 23, 2016Love it! There's ALWAYS something to do, it's a nice and open square, there's always music, ...
S AMarch 26, 2018Restaurants, cinemas, cafes and other places that would keep you busy all day long.
Hamoud AlDabbousSeptember 23, 2016Nice place for people watching and relaxing. Nice place for kids to play too
Arvid SchneiderJanuary 9, 2016Very great area to hang out! Lots of cinemas even an IMAX. Casinos all you want
Jefe C.Q.June 16, 2015Lots of restaurants, movie theaters, and stores in the area. Definitely good for people watching.
Gabriel AlonsoNovember 4, 2018One of my favourites sites in London, it’s a multicultural square and always find something different
ChrisDecember 23, 2016People watching all day long. At Christmas they have little pop up shops in the middle of the square.
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