Piccadilly Circus, London

Name: Piccadilly Circus
Address: London, United Kingdom

#393 among attractions in London

Nightlife, Dancing, Entertainment district

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Facts and practical information

Piccadilly Circus is a road junction and public space of London's West End in the City of Westminster. It was built in 1819 to connect Regent Street with Piccadilly. In this context, a circus, from the Latin word meaning "circle", is a round open space at a street junction. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1819 (205 years ago)Coordinates: 51°30'36"N, 0°8'4"W

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

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Piccadilly Circus – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Piccadilly Market, Brewer Street, Her Majesty's Theatre, Criterion Theatre.

~730 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping district
Piccadilly Market, London
4 min walk • Piccadilly Market, nestled in the bustling heart of London, United Kingdom, is a vibrant shopping district renowned for its unique blend of boutiques, artisan stalls, and culinary delights. This charming market, located in the courtyard of St James's Church Piccadilly...
~600 ftNW
Shopping, Street, Shopping district
Brewer Street, London
3 min walk • Tucked away in the bustling heart of London's West End, Brewer Street is a vibrant thoroughfare known for its eclectic mix of shops, eateries, and cultural hotspots. Situated within the dynamic district of Soho, Brewer Street offers a slice of London's diverse urban...
~890 ftSE
Theater, Opera, Concerts and shows
Her Majesty's Theatre, London
5 min walk • Her Majesty's Theatre, a venerable institution nestled in the heart of London's West End, stands as a beacon of the performing arts in England's capital. With its opulent façade and historic significance, the theatre has been entertaining audiences with top-tier...
~110 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Criterion Theatre, London
1 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London's vibrant West End, the Criterion Theatre is a beacon of cultural entertainment renowned for its intimate setting and rich history. This Victorian-era playhouse, established in 1874, is a Grade II* listed building and stands as a...
~810 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping district, Street
Jermyn Street, London
4 min walk • Jermyn Street is a one-way street in the St James's area of the City of Westminster in London, England. It is to the south of, parallel, and adjacent to Piccadilly. Jermyn Street is known as a street for gentlemen's-clothing retailers.
~170 ftNE
Theater
London Pavilion, London
1 min walk • The London Pavilion is a building on the corner of Shaftesbury Avenue and Coventry Street on the north-east side of Piccadilly Circus in London. It is currently a shopping arcade and part of the Trocadero Centre.
~960 ftE
Monuments and statues
Statue of Charlie Chaplin, London
5 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.
~820 ftSE
Theater, Georgian architecture, Greek Revival architecture
Theatre Royal Haymarket, London
4 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.
~760 ftNE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Sondheim Theatre, London
4 min walk • The Sondheim Theatre is a West End theatre located in Shaftesbury Avenue on the corner of Wardour Street in the City of Westminster, London.
~610 ftE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Prince of Wales Theatre, London
3 min walk • The Prince of Wales Theatre is a West End theatre in Coventry Street, near Leicester Square in London. It was established in 1884 and rebuilt in 1937, and extensively refurbished in 2004 by Sir Cameron Mackintosh, its current owner.
~390 ftNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Piccadilly Theatre, London
2 min walk • The Piccadilly Theatre is a West End theatre located at 16 Denman Street, behind Piccadilly Circus and adjacent to the Regent Palace Hotel, in the City of Westminster, England.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Piccadilly Circus?

Nearby attractions include Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain, London (1 min walk), Criterion Theatre, London (1 min walk), London Pavilion, London (1 min walk), Getti, London (2 min walk).

How to get to Piccadilly Circus by public transport?

The nearest stations to Piccadilly Circus:

Metro

Piccadilly Circus • Lines: Bakerloo, Piccadilly (1 min walk)
Leicester Square • Lines: Northern, Piccadilly (8 min walk)

Bus

Trocadero / Haymarket • Lines: 38, N38 (2 min walk)
Piccadilly Circus • Lines: 38, N38 (3 min walk)

Train

Charing Cross (13 min walk)
London Waterloo (27 min walk)

Ferry

Embankment • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Rb6 (16 min walk)
Festival Pier • Lines: Green Tour (19 min walk)