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Leicester Square

Leicester Square is especially well known as a cinema and theatre location. Some of the UK’s largest cinemas can be found in Leicester Square, such as the Odeon and the Empire, which hosts many film premieres every year and co-hosts the London Film festival every year. As well as being known as “cinema land” Leicester Square is also known as “theatreland” with Leicester Square Theatre and His Majesty’s Theatre the home of the biggest plays that are put on in London’s famous West End. This glitzy, glamorous vibe is also reflected by the presence of enormous casinos in the square.

Yes, Leicester Square is a very short walk from Charing Cross Station, around seven minutes westwards along Charing Cross road and Irving Street.

Visit the beautiful, imposing His Majesty’s Theatre, built in 1897, to see a play or simply experience the spectacular building; the excellent champagne bar in the foyer offers an opportunity to take it all in while enjoying a drink. There are famous cinemas around Leicester Square, such as the Odeon and the Vue West End - why not watch a film in London’s “cinema land”? The enormous, glamourous Hippodrome Casino, the biggest in the UK, provides a luxury location for those who fancy a gamble; other entertainment, such as live theatre shows and gaming, can also be enjoyed here. The largest LEGO store in the world is a fantastic attraction for young and old, with plenty of LEGO-related interactive fun on offer. Harry Potter fans can take a two-and-a-half hour free (although donations are appreciated) Harry Potter walking tour from Leicester Square, taking you around locations that inspired the books and films. Leicester Square’s location makes it easy to walk to other popular tourist destinations that are near- the bustling Piccadilly Circus, the grand Trafalgar Square, and the colorful Chinatown can all be covered in an afternoon from Leicester Square. 

Yes, anyone can enjoy the green space in the middle of Leicester Square free of charge.

Tickets to the famous Leicester Square Theatre can be purchased online through their website, through their phone line +44 20 7734 2222 ( open 12:00 - 17:00 on weekdays), or in person at the Box Office, which opens around two hours before the opening performance.

While dates have not yet been announced for Christmas 2023, the Leicester Square Christmas Market occurred from the 9th November 2022-8th January 2023. If you’re planning on a winter visit to London, this is not to be missed; stalls selling delicious Christmas treats and beautiful festive lights. A large traveling circus tent is also erected, hosting a variety of music, dance, and performance. It’s impossible not to get into the festive spirit!

Obviously, like any trip in general, your budget for transport depends on your plans. Here are some useful indications to give you a rough idea of what to expect when it comes to transports fees in London:

• What you’ll get for £20: a return journey from Heathrow, plus enough charge to travel around Central London for 1 or 2 days.
• What you’ll get for £25 to £30: a return journey from Heathrow, as well as travels around Central London for 2 to 3 days.
• If you’re planning on frequently traveling for 7 days straight or more, you should know that a £50 Oyster card is the best option.

Visitor Oyster Cards can be used on a wide range of transport, which makes your visit to London easily manageable. Oyster cards can be used on:

- London Underground (also known as the Tube)

- London Overground

- Most National Rail services in London

- London buses

- South London trams

- Docklands Light Railway (DLR)

- IFS Cloud Cable Car

- Gatwick Express

- Heathrow Express and TfL Rail

- Thames Clipper River Bus

Storing luggage with Nannybag is easy and only takes a few seconds: you can book from the website or use the Nannybag App, available on the App Store and Google Play. Enter your location in the search bar, and you’ll have many options to store your luggage near you safely. You’ll quickly find luggage storage points in various key London locations. There are different ways to refer to luggage storage depending on the place you’re in. However, they’re all referring to the same luggage storage service. In the UK, for instance, you'll find mentions of left luggage instead of luggage lockers. If so, no worries; it only means you'll find a storage spot for your belongings.

To guarantee a worry-free experience, Nannybag protects travelers’ luggage up to £10,000 against any incidents (loss, theft, or breakage) that may occur during the service. Moreover, our Nannies are certified and carefully selected by our company to guarantee their professionalism and hospitality. Customers can also consult the online ratings for Nannybag and comments given to each Nanny by other travelers.

Leicester Square in the West End of central London is named after the house built by Robert Sidney, 2nd Earl of Leicester, on the current site of the Square. It is one of the busiest and flashiest areas of London. It originated as a park square in front of Leicester House, then one of the biggest aristocratic dwellings in the UK, which Sidney was obliged to keep as a common area for the local inhabitants. The green space in the middle of Leicester Square has always remained open to the public ever since. However, the aristocratic residential square has changed immeasurably since then. The House was demolished at the end of the 18th century, and a hundred years later, the square had established itself as a theatre and entertainment center. Now, the Square is characterized by some of the biggest, most well-known theatres, cinemas, and casinos in London.