The square was originally a gentrified residential area. Several major theatres were built in the 19th century, which were converted to cinemas towards the middle of the next. Leicester Square holds a number of nationally significant cinemas such as the Odeon Leicester Square which are often used for film premieres. The square has always had a park in its center.
Just went there yesterday and it was very fun!! and i liked the street performers as well
It was during the Covid lockdown that my wife and I visited Leicester Square, during our exercise walk.
It was very quiet compared to the usual hustle and bustle. We enjoyed seeing the statues of many famous fictional and nonfictional characters.
We do however look forward to seeing and being in the hustle and bustle again.
Oh, such a wonderful square to sit and pass the time. Great to see most shops open, but it ll be even better when the theatres re open. I don t come to this area often but will be back when everything is open again to catch a show
Amazing ancient Square surrounded by many big names cinemas were film premier screenings often take place. Leicester Square tube is one minutes walk from Leicester Square itself and it sits adjacent to Chinatown with its many enticing restaurants supermarkets and Chinese patisseries. At the centre of Leicester Square lies the statue of William Shakespeare with it s Fountains. Soho Charing Cross Road Tottenham Court road and many other options such as Theatreland are all very close by.
29th May 2020 warm and busy but in a good way after the easing of lockdown , most shops and restaurants open as usual.
This is one of my favourite spots in London and I often like to sit here with my coffee and observe the world around me. It s just the simple pleasures in your day that makes your life worth living. The street entertainers here are extremely talented and always leave people around them stunned!
For a small town lad, this was amazing! I mean where World War II was quite literally fought, to momentous events in Western History. Amazing!
Cannot wait to return.
#templemastery
Been in London many a times & in my
earliy Childhood, & Leicester Square is up there with many a visit I had. The cinema Vibe + night club's was so much a BIG thing back in the late 80's & early 90's...i.loved it.,& it's Still a cool. place to visit..
I love Leicester Square especially when it s right next to Piccadilly Circus and Covent Garden including near Trafalgar Square and Cambridge Circus in Central London.
It s one of my most favourite spots to visit at including Piccadilly Circus too.
I had a few memories over there since I was very young. It feels like a very long time but I am definitely gonna come back here so often in the future when the time is right.
I would 100 percent recommend to Leicester Square to anyone who hasn t been here before. You do not want to miss out if you ever explore around Central London.
Giving this 5 stars and 10 out of 10.
