Sights & landmarks
Leicester Square
Bustling square founded in 1670 featuring a small park, statues of film characters & major cinemas.
Plan your visit
Allow1–1.5 hours
Nearby places
4 nearby stopsBuild the next part of the day
Appears in itineraries
See it in a Sortie day
Sortie itineraryLondon — 1 Week in the City in 7 Days
Starter 7-day London itinerary with clustered routing, paced dwell times, and realistic travel legs.
→Sortie itineraryLondon — Culture + Landmarks in 4 DaysStarter 4-day London itinerary with clustered routing, paced dwell times, and realistic travel legs.
→Sortie itineraryLondon — First-Time Trip in 5 DaysStarter 5-day London itinerary with clustered routing, paced dwell times, and realistic travel legs.
→Questions travellers ask
What is Leicester Square?
Bustling square founded in 1670 featuring a small park, statues of film characters & major cinemas.
How long should I allow for Leicester Square?
Allow 1–1.5 hours, based on 4 observed Sortie itinerary stops.
Build this into your London day
Use this place as an anchor, then layer nearby stops and a little breathing room around it.