Leicester Square, London

Name: Leicester Square
Address: Leicester Square, London, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 20 7434 4243

#384 among attractions in London

Square, Theater, Concerts and shows

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Facts and practical information

Leicester Square is a pedestrianised square in the West End of London, England. It was laid out in 1670 as Leicester Fields, which was named after the recently built Leicester House, itself named after Robert Sidney, 2nd Earl of Leicester. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°30'36"N, 0°7'47"W

Address

Leicester SquareCity of Westminster (St. James's)London United Kingdom

Contact

+44 20 7434 4243

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Day trips

Leicester Square – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Gallery, Fourth plinth, Odeon Luxe Leicester Square, Empire.

~440 ftSE
Major art from 13th to 19th centuries
National Gallery, London
3 min walk • The National Gallery in London is an emblematic institution that stands as a testament to the city's rich cultural heritage. Located in the heart of the capital, at Trafalgar Square, this renowned museum houses a vast collection of European paintings that span from the...
~700 ftS
Square, Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Fourth plinth, London
4 min walk • The Fourth Plinth, located in the northwest corner of Trafalgar Square in London, England, is a unique and ever-changing tourist attraction that captures the city’s creative spirit. Unlike the other three plinths in the square, which display statues of historical...
~460 ftNE
Nightlife, Cinema, Restaurant
Odeon Luxe Leicester Square, London
3 min walk • The Odeon Luxe Leicester Square is a prominent cinema building in the West End of London. Built in the Art Deco style and completed in 1937, the building has been continually altered in response to developments in cinema technology, and was the first Dolby Cinema in the United Kingdom. The cinema is often used for film premieres.
~350 ftNW
Nightlife, Cinema
Empire, London
2 min walk • The Empire, Leicester Square is a cinema currently operated by Cineworld on the north side of Leicester Square, London. The Empire was originally built in 1884 as a variety theatre and was rebuilt for films in the 1920s.
~160 ftNW
Monuments and statues
Statue of Charlie Chaplin, London
1 min walk • The statue of Charlie Chaplin in Leicester Square, London, is a work of 1979 by the sculptor John Doubleday. It portrays the actor, comedian and filmmaker in his best-known role, as The Tramp.
~610 ftSW
Theater, Georgian architecture, Greek Revival architecture
Theatre Royal Haymarket, London
3 min walk • The Theatre Royal Haymarket is a West End theatre on Haymarket in the City of Westminster which dates back to 1720, making it the third-oldest London playhouse still in use.
~650 ftNE
Nightlife, Dancing, Entertainment district
West End theatre, London
4 min walk • West End theatre is mainstream professional theatre staged in the large theatres in and near the West End of London. Along with New York City's Broadway theatre, West End theatre is usually considered to represent the highest level of commercial theatre in the English-speaking world.
~550 ftN
Nightlife, Cinema
Prince Charles Cinema, London
3 min walk • The Prince Charles Cinema is a repertory cinema located in Leicester Place, 50 yards north of Leicester Square in the West End of London.
~570 ftNE
Theater
Wyndham's Theatre, London
3 min walk • Wyndham's Theatre is a West End theatre, one of two opened by actor/manager Charles Wyndham. Located on Charing Cross Road in the City of Westminster, it was designed c.1898 by W. G. R. Sprague, the architect of six other London theatres between then and 1916.
~570 ftE
Theater
Duke of York's Theatre, London
3 min walk • The Duke of York's Theatre is a West End theatre in St Martin's Lane, in the City of Westminster, London. It was built for Frank Wyatt and his wife, Violet Melnotte, who retained ownership of the theatre until her death in 1935.
~450 ftN
Nightlife, Cinema
Vue West End, London
3 min walk • Vue West End is a nine-screen cinema complex in Leicester Square, London, operated by Vue Cinemas. The multiplex was constructed in 1993 on the site of what was previously the Warner West End cinema.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Leicester Square?

Nearby attractions include Statue of Charlie Chaplin, London (1 min walk), Shakespeare, London (1 min walk), St Martin's Lane, London (2 min walk), National Gallery, London (3 min walk).

How to get to Leicester Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to Leicester Square:

Metro

Leicester Square • Lines: Northern, Piccadilly (4 min walk)
Charing Cross • Lines: Bakerloo, Northern (5 min walk)

Bus

Trafalgar Square / Charing Cross Station • Lines: N26 (4 min walk)
Dean Street / Chinatown • Lines: 38, N38 (5 min walk)

Train

Charing Cross (9 min walk)
London Waterloo (23 min walk)

Ferry

Embankment • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Rb6 (11 min walk)
Festival Pier • Lines: Green Tour (15 min walk)