How NOT to Miss the Batman Statue When Visiting Leicester Square (and 13 Other Interesting Things Nearby)
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Leicester Square is a fun square…
… and one of the most vibrant parts of London.
A whopping 2.5 mln people visit it each week!
Below you will find a list of things not to be missed when visiting this iconic part of London.
Distance to cover: 0.5 miles
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Enjoy the read and this short (but very entertaining!) walk.
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THINGS TO SEE NEAR LEICESTER SQUARE
The Largest LEGO store in the world
One of the most visited spots in Leicester Square is The LEGO Store – an exciting destination for LEGO fans that spans two floors and features a wide range of LEGO sets, including popular themes like Harry Potter, Star Wars, Ninjago, and City, along with exclusive models and large-scale sculptures.
Visitors can also find the full-size model of James Bond’s Aston Martin (with a rotating license plate) and…
… create their own custom minifigure.
If you’re looking for even more LEGO fun, consider a trip to LEGOLAND Windsor – a family-friendly theme park packed with interactive LEGO-themed rides, models, and attractions just outside of London.
Keep in mind that you’ll need a full day to take advantage of everything the park has to offer. You can find more about it here.
2. Harry Potter statue
Leicester Square, home to some of the oldest cinemas in London, is particularly famous for hosting movie premieres.
This is why this square is dotted with figures of some of the most famous movie characters ever created.
Please note that some of the statues described below may be moved or covered during special events at Leicester Square, such as during the festive period or for movie premieres.
Let’s start with the young Harry Potter riding a broomstick!
This statue is located in the centre of Leicester Square.
3. Paddington Bear statue
The cute statue of the world's favorite bear Paddington is located in the Leicester Square park.
It is the statue that you can share a bench with.
4. Mary Poppins statue
Another (magical!) statue on this short walk is a statue of Mary Poppins.
This film character is immortalized there with her iconic attribute (and way of traveling!), an umbrella.
It is a fitting tribute to the beloved movie character and a must-see spot at Leicester Square!
5. Mr. Bean statue
A few steps away from the statue of Harry Potter, you can find a glorious monument of Rowan Atkinson in his iconic role as Mr. Bean.
The beloved character is easy to miss as he sits casually on the bench.
6. Batman statue
Great statue depicting the comic superhero Batman, is located on the lower roof of the Odeon Cinema.
7. Wonder Woman statue
The sculpture of the popular DC comic book character Wonder Woman is seen crashing through the wall of the famous Vue Cinema on Leicester Court, just around the corner from Leicester Square Tube Station.
Due to its off-the-main square location and being slightly above the heads of pedestrians is often missed by tourists.
I personally like to see it at night when the Lasso of Truth (a famous attribute of Wonder Woman) illuminates.
Did you know that psychologist (and creator of Wonder Woman character!) William Moulton Marston was also responsible for the invention of the lie detector?
8. The statue of Gene Kelly from 'Singing in the Rain'
'Singing in the Rain' is an absolute 50's classic and one of the greatest musicals of all time.
No wonder it got its representation in the cinema sculpture park at Leicester Square.
A playful bronze statue of Gene Kelly in his iconic scene (when he jumps on the lamp post singing when holding an umbrella) is the next film figure to see on this trail.
You can find this lovely statue just around the corner from the statue of Mary Poppins (outside McDonald's).
9. Charlie Chaplin statue
Inside Leicester Square park, you can also find the statue of another universally recognizable and iconic film character, Charlie Chaplin.
A Londoner, director, silent comedy star, and one of the film industry's most important figures made his first successful steps as an actor on the stage of the nearby London Coliseum before getting his lucky break in America.
10. Bugs Bunny statue
Now, it's time to see the sculpture of the famous rabbit.
In the northeast part of Leicester Square, opposite Pizza Hut Restaurant, you can find the statue celebrating Bugs Bunny.
The iconic movie character is hopping out of the ground, and he is eating a carrot.
You can also see a mailbox next to him.
11. Laurel and Hardy statue
The statue of Laurel and Hardy in Leicester Square is rarely seen by tourists as it is placed on the roof of the TKTS building.
TKTS is an iconic London place selling discounted theatre tickets for London's West End.
The famous movie pair is featured balancing their act as they did in their classic movie "Liberty".
A hard statue to take photo with but definitely worth seeing!
12. Wall of Chocolate (M&M's World store)
The M&M's World store in Leicester Square spans four floors and offers a vibrant attraction filled with a wide variety of M&M's merchandise, including clothing, kitchenware, and London-themed souvenirs.
A standout feature is the iconic Wall of Chocolate, where visitors can create their own custom blend of M&M's in various colors.
13. Swiss Glockenspiel
At round hours, the mechanical artifacts of the Swiss Glockenspiel signal the hour, and its bells start to ring from the clock with a beautiful melody.
Artistic composition and enjoyable spectacle to watch.
14. Chinatown
Just around the corner from Leicester Square, you’ll find various streets filled with authentic Chinese restaurants, bakeries, and specialty shops offering traditional dishes like roast duck, dim sum, and noodles, as well as East Asian groceries. You can also explore eateries featuring Vietnamese, Malaysian, Korean, and Japanese cuisine, making it a haven for food lovers.
It’s an ideal spot for a leisurely stroll to experience the sights, sounds, and tastes of East Asia in the heart of London.
This is all I wanted to share with you in this post. I hope you enjoyed it!
