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Lord Nelson, Britain's greatest military hero, and the mighty lions that surround him, pay testament to the position of Trafalgar Square at the heart of the capital, the heart of the nation, and, at one time, the heart of an empire that controlled three fifths of the world. Yet, though it is dominated by these imperial symbols, and by the magnificent Victorian edifice of the National Gallery, the square is no relic of a bygone age. Instead of statues of military heroes, the The Fourth Plinth is now used for exciting and controversial modern art, the first of which was Mark Wallinger's Ecce Homo in 1999. Fantastic free outdoor events are held here in summer, highlighting the best of London's multicultural music and dance scene. The square also acts as the traditional end point for protest marches and is a key rallying point for British counter-culture. It is the centre of London's bus network, and an essential stage on many a Night Bus trip home. In all these ways, Trafalgar Square has retained its status as the heart of London, and one of every Londoner's most treasured spots.
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London's Chinese New YearLondon's Chinese New YearJoin the throng in a stall-covered Chinatown for fun and firecrackers on Chinese New Year in London, one of the most spectacular celebrations in the West with over 300,000 people taking part. This year, the Year of the Rat, the London celebrations take place on 26 January 2020, the Sunday following the date of the Chinese New Year on 25 January2020-01-26T00:00:00+00002020-01-26T00:00:00+0000
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event > Kids Events | PRICING Free
DATES Sunday 26th January 2020
Join the throng in a stall-covered Chinatown for fun and firecrackers on Chinese New Year in London, one of the most spectacular celebrations in the West with over 300,000 people taking part. This year, the Year of the Rat, the London celebrations take place on 26 January 2020, the Sunday following the date of the Chinese New Year on 25 January... More about this event
West End LIVEWest End LIVEThousands of people gather in Trafalgar Square to enjoy performances from top West End shows for free. A firm favourite for over 10 years, West End Liveshowcases the best of London's headline theatre shows for two days of fun, al fresco entertainment. It's a popular event so arrive early, about an hour before the gates open (at 10.15am on Saturday 2020-06-20T00:00:00+01002020-06-21T00:00:00+0100
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event > Kids Events | PRICING Free
DATES Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st June 2020
Thousands of people gather in Trafalgar Square to enjoy performances from top West End shows for free. A firm favourite for over 10 years, West End Liveshowcases the best of London's headline theatre shows for two days of fun, al fresco entertainment. It's a popular event so arrive early, about an hour before the gates open (at 10.15am on Saturday ... More about this event
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London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel from £162 38% off
2 Spring Gardens, SW1A | 1 minute from Trafalgar Square
Almost in the shadow of Nelson's Column, and with the Palaces of Whitehall looming behind it, this hotel is at the heart of the Capital. ... More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel from £88 28% off
8 Northumberland Avenue, WC2N | 1 minute from Trafalgar Square
A fantastic nineteenth century exterior hides a thoroughly modern hotel, with clean, minimalist design in the rooms. The biggest draw is the location, in the very ... More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel from £88 35% off
8 Northumberland Avenue, WC2N | 1 minute from Trafalgar Square
A visually stunning building, The Grand at Trafalgar Square is a quintessential London hotel, located within the restored landmark Northumberland House - formerly the Victoria Hotel. ... More
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Whitehall, Westminster, London SW1A | 4 minutes from Trafalgar Square
Horse Guards Parade is the setting for various military ceremonies throughout the year including the Trooping the Colour which marks the Queen's official birthday. At the ... More
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Leicester Square, Soho, London WC2H | 4 minutes from Trafalgar Square
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 ... More
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Soho, London WC2H | 4 minutes from Trafalgar Square
Taking in Oxford Street, Regent Street and Bond Street, Soho, Theatreland, Chinatown, Covent Garden and Leicester Square, The West End really does have it ... More
Sights and Attractions near Trafalgar Square
London > Attractions > Sights
Trafalgar Square, Westminster, London WC2N | Same location as Trafalgar Square
The Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square remained empty after its completion in 1841 - it was designed for an equestrian statue of one of Britain's Colonial ... More
London > Attractions > Sights
Trafalgar Square, Westminster, London SW1Y | 1 minute from Trafalgar Square
Master tactician, inspirational leader, patriotic martyr, Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson is one of England's great heroes. His Nelson's Column statue is at the very heart of ... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Trafalgar Square, Westminster, London WC2N | 2 minutes from Trafalgar Square
The National Gallery dominates London's Trafalgar Square with its neo-classical columns and portico designed by William Wilkins adjoining the square on its east side where it ... More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 9th November 2019 to 29th February 2020
Trafalgar Square, St Martins Lane, WC2N | 3 minutes from Trafalgar Square
The true story of two young climbers who get into trouble has already been told in a BAFTA-winning film and now it comes to the stage ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 14th January to 2nd May 2020
Trafalgar Square, 6 Panton Street, SW1Y | 4 minutes from Trafalgar Square
Toby Jones plays the disaffected Uncle Vanya while Richard Armitage is the local doctor Astrov as Olivier Award-winner Conor McPherson - who directed a landmark production ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 8th February 2019 to 4th July 2020
Trafalgar Square, 18-20 Maiden Lane, The Strand, WC2R | 6 minutes from Trafalgar Square
Based on the 2007 film by Adrienne Shelley, Waitress the musical tells the story of Jenna, an expert pie maker in a small town who dreams ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
18 Suffolk Street, Haymarket, SW1Y | 3 minutes from Trafalgar Square
The Haymarket Theatre was built by John Potter on the site of the King's Head Inn and the Gun Smith shop in 1702. It has had ... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
St Martin's Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 3 minutes from Trafalgar Square
London Coliseum is a magnificent historic building and an excellent venue in which to enjoy the soaring sounds and high drama of some truly thrilling operas. ... More
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
24-26 Leicester Square, Soho, London WC2H | 3 minutes from Trafalgar Square
One of London's biggest cinemas, the Odeon Leicester Square regularly plays host to premieres and awards ceremonies as well as screening the biggest of the week's ... More
London > Shopping > Specialists
7 Charing Cross Underground Shopping Arcade, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 3 minutes from Trafalgar Square
From budding Harry Potters and bumbling Tommy Coopers to dynamic David Copperfields, Davenports is a haven for magicians of every level and ability. Non-magicians too are ... More
London > Shopping > Art and Design
6 Cecil Court, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 4 minutes from Trafalgar Square
Tenderproduct is the second tender venture by Etan Ilfeld, who previously founded the neighbouring Tenderpixel Gallery, an innovative space for emerging talent. Tenderproduct is a shop ... More
London > Shopping > Department Stores
18-22 Haymarket, Mayfair, London SW1Y | 4 minutes from Trafalgar Square
A department store but not as we know it, Dover Street Market is Harvey Nics for the hip. A haven for high end fashion brands like ... More
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London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
10 Northumberland Avenue, 10 Northumberland avenue, Westminster, London WC2N | 1 minute from Trafalgar Square
Adding another notch to his London portfolio, David Collins has designed the exquisite Massimo restaurant within the grand 5 star Corinthia Hotel London in Whitehall Place. ... More
London > Restaurants > British restaurants
66 Trafalgar Square, Westminster, London WC2N | 1 minute from Trafalgar Square
Scotland combines some of the finest ingredients in the world with some of the most atrocious cooking, but this Scottish-themed bar-restaurant is trying to change all ... More
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
62-65 Trafalgar Square, Westminster, London WC2N | 1 minute from Trafalgar Square
Pret a Manger sells up market fast food, hand made from natural ingredients, to take away or eat on site, in its trademark no nonsense chrome ... More
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
24 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, WC2H | 8 minutes from Trafalgar Square
The London Film School is the oldest-established international school of film technique in the world. The school has contributed significantly to ... More
London > Education > Arts and Drama
Somerset House, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 10 minutes from Trafalgar Square
The Courtauld is one of the most prestigious art schools in the country, affiliated with the Oxbridge system and boasting a huge private location and prime ... More
London > Education > English Language Courses
10 Coptic Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1A | 13 minutes from Trafalgar Square
English [Out There!] takes a very hands-on approach to learning English. The course places an emphasis on using what you have learned. Students are taken out ... More
Leisure near Trafalgar Square
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
Whitehall Place, Westminster, London SW1A | 3 minutes from Trafalgar Square
The people at Espa take grooming pretty seriously, and quite rightly, when it comes to appearances it's often best to leave it to the experts. You'll ... More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Victoria Embankment, Villiers Street, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 4 minutes from Trafalgar Square
Created in 1874, the Victoria Embankment Gardens run parallel to the River Thames, creating a green walkway between Waterloo Bridge and Embankment, and are dotted with ... More
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
6 Waterloo Place, St James's, London SW1Y | 4 minutes from Trafalgar Square
Opened in July 2009, So SPA by Sofitel is a stunning relaxation space - all marble and modern design - housed within the Sofitel St James ... More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
10 Northumberland Street, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 2 minutes from Trafalgar Square
Thirsty Sherlock Holmes fans look no further than this homage to the great detective himself and to original Victorian pubs. While you indulge in a soothing ... More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
53 Whitehall, Westminster, London SW1A | 3 minutes from Trafalgar Square
Just a hundred yards from Trafalgar Square, the MOD and the Horse Guard's Parade, The Clarence has an undeniably impressive location that attracts both locals and ... More
Nightlife near Trafalgar Square
London > Nightlife > Bars
15 Craig's Court, St James's, London SW1A | 1 minute from Trafalgar Square
Built in 1694 on Craig's Court, just south of Trafalgar Square, Walkers of Whitehall was originally ... More
London > Nightlife > Bars
2 Spring Gardens, SW1A | 1 minute from Trafalgar Square
The Trafalgar Hotel was treated to a major upgrade in 2017, reopening as The Trafalgar St. James, and as a result, the rooftop bar was also ... More
Meeting venue hire near Trafalgar Square
London > Business > Venue Hire
116 Pall Mall, St James's, London SW1Y | 3 minutes from Trafalgar Square
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London > Business > Venue Hire
1 Suffolk Place, St James's, London SW1Y | 3 minutes from Trafalgar Square
A hip designer hotel by Tim and Kit Kemp in a grand building on the prestigious Haymarket, the broad boulevard street making for an impressive entrance. ... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
24-26 Leicester Square, Soho, London WC2H | 3 minutes from Trafalgar Square
One of London's biggest cinemas, the Odeon Leicester Square regularly plays host to premieres and awards ceremonies as well as screening the week's big releases. Aside ... More
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Hotels Near Trafalgar Square What's On Today Near Trafalgar Square Rirkrit Tiravanija: Untitled 2019 (The Form Of The Flower Is Unknown To The Seed) Exhibitions | Until 6th June 2020 Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) 3 minutes walk from Trafalgar Square A sake bar with communal seating and tables containing artworks and special lighting challenges the traditional exhibition format in favour ...More  The Phantom of the Opera Theatre | Until 4th April 2020 Her Majesty's Theatre 3 minutes walk from Trafalgar Square Andrew Lloyd Webber's most enduring hit has been running since 1984 and is still as popular with audiences and critics ...More  Cyrano De Bergerac Theatre | Until 29th February 2020 Playhouse Theatre 4 minutes walk from Trafalgar Square James McAvoy returns to the West End starring as the soldier and poet with a nose as huge as his ...More 99 Comedy Club Leicester Square Comedy | On 21st January 2020 Ruby Blue 4 minutes walk from Trafalgar Square The night's stand-up entertainment is provided by Glenn Moore, Darren Harriott and Fin Taylor....More The Edge Comedy | On 21st January 2020 Comedy Store 4 minutes walk from Trafalgar Square A night of interactive, improvised humour with Rob Rouse, Ian Stone, Sean Meo, Luke Toulson, Tania Edwards and Rob Deering....More Stewart Lee: Snowflake/Tornado Comedy | Until 25th January 2020 Leicester Square Theatre 5 minutes walk from Trafalgar Square The deep-thinking, anti-comedian returns to debate his role in the modern-day comedy marketplace....More The Guinea Pig Club Comedy | Until 21st April 2020 Tattershall Castle 5 minutes walk from Trafalgar Square New material from top acts on the circuit and rising stars....More Six The Musical Theatre | Until 5th July 2020 Arts Theatre 6 minutes walk from Trafalgar Square Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss' playful musical history lesson about Henry VIII and his six wives, which puts the spotlight ...More Magic Goes Wrong Theatre | Until 31st May 2020 Vaudeville Theatre 6 minutes walk from Trafalgar Square Mischief Theatre, creators of The Play That Goes Wrong, join forces with master magicians Penn & Teller to conjure an ...More  Thriller Live Theatre | Until 5th April 2020 Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue 7 minutes walk from Trafalgar Square Michael Jackson's untimely death may have propelled this musical into orbit; Thriller - Live became a tribute show overnight with ...More New on LondonTown  The Wellington Club Nightlife Established in 1832, the Wellington Club is one of the oldest private member clubs in ...More After Empire: Photographing Britain and the World Exhibitions | From 30th June Covering the period from the end of the Second World War to the election of Margaret Thatcher in 1979, After Empire: Photographing Britain and the World explores a ...More  Unearthed: Photography's Roots Exhibitions | From 17th June Dulwich Picture Gallery presents its first major photography ...More Angelica Kauffman Exhibitions | From 28th June Founding member of the Royal Academy and one of the most successful artists of her time, Angelica Kauffman is the subject of a major exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts in 2020. Recognised as ...More  Magdalena Abakanowicz Exhibitions | From 17th June Tate Modern's 64-metre-long gallery in the Blavatnik Building will be filled with Magdalena Abakanowicz's giant ...More  Lynette Yiadom-Boakye Exhibitions | From 20th May Tate Britain presents the first major survey of London-based painter Lynette Yiadom-Boakye with a showcase ...More  Liza Pulman - The Heart of It Concerts | From 18th May After previously wowing audiences with her West End ...More  On Point: Royal Academy of Dance at 100 Exhibitions | From 1st May Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum In 2020, the V&A celebrates the significant contribution ...More  Renaissance Watercolours: from Durer to Van Dyck Exhibitions | From 16th May Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum This spring, the V&A explores the development of ...More  The Croft Theatre | From 31st March The Original Theatre Company's new thriller The Croft is given its world premiere in 2020 ...More  Peckham Levels Beer Festival Foodie Events | On 25th January Following a successful debut in 2019, the Peckham ...More  Charles Merser & Co. 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