Mr. Bean statue in London - where to find the most popular London statue (and all you need to know about it!)
Mr. Bean is a beloved comedic character created and portrayed by British actor and comedian Rowan Atkinson.
The character is known for his childlike innocence and the ability to get into all sorts of troubles.
He rarely speaks, relying mainly on physical comedy and facial expressions.
That helped him to gain popularity (in all age groups) around the world.
Mr. Bean's sitcom has been shown in over 200 countries!
Mr. Bean gained the status of a symbol of British culture.
The best proof of that is his appearance at the opening ceremony of the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.
In the "Olympic" sketch, Mr. Bean is shown dreaming that he is running alongside the athletes in the 100-meter dash. Then, he gets tired and eventually cheats by jumping into a car to finish the race!
So it is perhaps no surprise, that the most beloved statue in London, is the statue of this iconic character!
Mr. Bean's statue is facing real competition only from the statue of Princess Diana, Amy Winehouse, and Paddington Bear (see: 50 best statues in London you should see (and where to find them?)).
Mr. Bean seats on the bench and put a smile on the faces of the tourists and Londoners passing him every day.
Seeing this statue feels like you are meeting the real actor. It is hard not to smile!
Where is located the statue of Mr. Bean?
The statue of Mr. Bean is located in the park in the heart of Leicester Square, a 1 min walk from Leicester Square Tube Station. Piccadilly Station is also a suitable transport link to reach this statue.
The park where the statue is located is closed at night, so the best time to get there is during the day between
7:00am-7:00pm
Early morning hours are the best time for a photo with the statue. If you turn up there after 11:00 am, you might need to queue. But the wait is so worth it!
Do I need to buy a ticket to see the statue of Mr. Bean?
No, the statue of Mr. Bean is located in a public park, accessible to everyone for free.
Why the statue of Mr. Bean is located in Leicester Square?
Leicester Square is the location of the biggest cinemas in the UK.
Since the 1940s, it was the prime location in London for big movie premieres (with the members of the Royal Family often joining the big stars on the red carpet!).
The statue of Mr. Bean is one of many movie statues in Leicester Square.
They were put in place there to celebrate 100 years of the history of cinema.
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