Trafalgar Square is a great place to spend time du...

Trafalgar Square is a great place to spend time during the long summer days. In addition to seeing great attractions directly on the square, including the world class National Gallery, the impressive National Portrait Gallery and historic St. Martins-in-the-fields Church, it is also well worth just lingering around the square to relax and enjoy your time.

Do walk around to see some of the statues and structures at Trafalgar such as Nelson's Column and statue, the Equestrian statue of King Charles, other statues found on the four large plinths, in front of the National Gallery. the busts against the north side of the square and four huge lions around the base of Nelson's Column. There are two lovely fountain pools at Trafalgar Square. These are attractive during the day and night as well, when they are illuminated.

In addition to visiting the attractions at Trafalgar Square, you can then proceed through the Admiralty Arch, along The Mall or through St. James Park towards Buckingham Palace. Or you can make your way east along The Strand to see likes of the Courthauld Gallery at Somerset House or the Temple Church grounds. Alternatively, you can watch or listen to a performance in pretty much any direction from Trafalgar Square as this is also in the theatre district of the city.

In the end, there are so many good reasons to spend time in Trafalgar Square. We very much enjoy it here during the summer when its warm outside and the days are long. You can just set on the steps in front of the National Gallery and watch life go by on the square. It is great!