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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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Royal Opera House BP Big ScreensRoyal Opera House BP Big ScreensThree Royal Opera House productions are broadcast live on a giant screen in Trafalgar Square in a magnificent free summer event in the heart of London. The BP Big Screen series kicks off with a new production of Swan Lake on 12th June, with choreography by Liam Scarlett. Up next is La bohème on 26th June, the first revival of Richard Jones's produ2018-06-21T00:00:00+01002018-07-12T00:00:00+0100
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event > Dance > Traditional dance - Ballet | PRICING Free
DATES 12th June to 12th July 2018
Three Royal Opera House productions are broadcast live on a giant screen in Trafalgar Square in a magnificent free summer event in the heart of London. The BP Big Screen series kicks off with a new production of Swan Lake on 12th June, with choreography by Liam Scarlett. Up next is La bohème on 26th June, the first revival of Richard Jones's produ... More about this event
event > Kids Events | PRICING Free
DATES Saturday 23rd June 2018 - 12noon-6pm
Food festival, fashion show, music and children's activities.
Pride in London ParadePride in London ParadeWith growing numbers year on year, the Pride in London Parade is back for 2018for another colourful occasion of dancing, marching and rollerskating through London. Celebrate the people and organisations who've contributed to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights over the years and join the parade as it marches proudly from Baker Stre2018-07-07T00:00:00+01002018-07-07T00:00:00+0100
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event > Concerts | PRICING Free
DATES Saturday 7th July 2018
With growing numbers year on year, the Pride in London Parade is back for 2018for another colourful occasion of dancing, marching and rollerskating through London. Celebrate the people and organisations who've contributed to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights over the years and join the parade as it marches proudly from Baker Stre... More about this event
event > Leisure | PRICING Free
DATES Saturday 7th July 2018 - 1pm-8pm
Members of London's vibrant LGBT+ community, their family and friends march proudly from Baker Street, along Oxford Street and Regent Street, ending in Trafalgar Square with a concert featuring chart acts, musicians, dancers, West End stars and other performers.
event > Leisure | PRICING Free
DATES Monday 11th November 2019 - 10am-11.15am
The Royal British Legion leads a two minute silence for Armistice Day at 11am on the 11th day of the 11th month in the square. After the event, the public can place poppy petals in the fountains as a symbolic act of remembrance.
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London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel from £179 27% 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 £106 27% 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 £106 23% 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: 28th September 2017 to 29th September 2018
Trafalgar Square, 2 Charing Cross Road, WC2H | 3 minutes from Trafalgar Square
Ross Noble, Lesley Joseph and Hadley Fraser lead the cast of Young Frankenstein, Mel Brooks' uproarious musical based on his Oscar-nominated 1974 film about a New ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 23rd June to 8th September 2018
Trafalgar Square, St Martin's Lane, WC2N | 4 minutes from Trafalgar Square
Poldark star Aidan Turner makes his West End stage debut this June, starring as terrorist Mad Padraic in Martin McDonagh's The Lieutenant of Inishmore. Michael Grandage ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 4th July to 2nd September 2018
Trafalgar Square, Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D | 7 minutes from Trafalgar Square
Go squelching through mud, slide through the long grass and splash through water as you join a family happily hunting a big bear, 'We're not scared' ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
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
London > Nightlife > Bars
12 Carlton House Terrace, The Mall, St James's, London SW1Y | 3 minutes from Trafalgar Square
The Institute of Contemporary Art on The Mall (just down the road from the Queen's pad) is a great place for a trendy drink after taking ... More
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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 Soho Music Month Concerts | Until 1st July 2018 Various Venues London 1 minute walk from Trafalgar Square This summer, a number of top London venues are joining in on Soho Music Month, which launches this year in ...More  LIFT Festival Theatre | Until 22nd July 2018 Various Venues London 1 minute walk from Trafalgar Square The London International Festival of Theatre (or LIFT, if you prefer) returns to the capital in 2018 at theatres, arts ...More  London Festival of Architecture Exhibitions | Until 30th June 2018 Various Venues London 1 minute walk from Trafalgar Square 'Identity' gives the 2018 London Festival of Architecture its theme, fleshed out through walking tours, debates, exhibitions and family events ...More The Phoenix Piano Trio Concerts | On 21st June 2018 National Gallery 2 minutes walk from Trafalgar Square The group, plus tenor Alessandro Fisher, performs works by Faure....More Thomas Cole: Eden To Empire Exhibitions | Until 7th October 2018 National Gallery 2 minutes walk from Trafalgar Square Cole's paintings of American landscapes are shown alongside the masterpieces that inspired him, such as swirling storms painted by Turner ...More Monet & Architecture Exhibitions | Until 29th July 2018 National Gallery 2 minutes walk from Trafalgar Square Major exhibition comprising some of Claude Monet's greatest paintings depicting architecture from the 1860s onwards....More Take One Picture Exhibitions | Until 12th August 2018 National Gallery 2 minutes walk from Trafalgar Square The exhibition celebrates the work of children from 27 schools across the UK who have produced paintings, prints, designs and ...More  Thomas Cole's Journey Exhibitions | Until 7th October 2018 National Gallery 2 minutes walk from Trafalgar Square The National Gallery stages the first exhibition to establish British-born Thomas Cole, one of America's leading painters of the mid-19th ...More  Ed Ruscha: Course of Empire Exhibitions | Until 7th October 2018 National Gallery 2 minutes walk from Trafalgar Square Ed Ruscha, whose 2005 Venice Biennale installation evoked Thomas Cole's famous 'The Course of Empire' painting cycle of 183336, has ...More  The Credit Suisse Exhibition: Monet & Architecture Exhibitions | Until 29th July 2018 National Gallery 2 minutes walk from Trafalgar Square Monet maybe best known for his paintings of lilies - impressionistic images of the floating flowers immediately spring to mind ...More New on LondonTown  What's On The Red Carpet Presents: The Tasting Cinema Club Foodie Events | On 17th July Launching on 17th July, What's On The Red ...More Chiringuito Dining Azure mosaic tiles and a peseta-topped bar set the tone for this Spanish restaurant overlooking the Museum of Childhood's gardens....More  Beef & Brew Dining Jessica Simmons and Daniel Nathan deliver quality steaks that don't break the bank in a ...More  Stokey Bears Dining Stokey Bears, the burger joint from street food veteran Burger Bear, has its second site ...More  The Academy Hotels Taking five Georgian townhouses and combining them into one hotel, The Academy underwent a multi-million-pound ...More  The Frog Hoxton Dining In July 2018, Adam Handling launches his biggest venture to date, moving The Frog E1 ...More  The Royal Oak Drinking In June 2018 Dan Doherty reopened The Royal Oak with little fanfare and some really ...More  White City Place Attractions Previously home to the BBC and north of Television Centre, White City Place is home ...More  MoreYoga Tower Bridge Sport The 14th yoga studio from MoreYoga, this Tower Bridge space has an intimate feel with ...More  Secret Cinema: Love Gathering Film Events | On 22nd June Good news Secret Cinema fans! 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