Covent Garden to Leicester Square
Throughout the 17th century, Leicester Square was a notorious duelling location. Famous duels are said to have occurred here, including one between a Captain French and Captain Coote.
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MARY POPPINS
Prepare to be dazzled by the world’s most delightful nanny in the heart of Leicester Square as part of the Scenes in the Square trail.
MR BEAN
Everyone can share a bench in the heart of Leicester Square with their favourite hapless hero as part of the Scenes in the Square trail.
LAUREL AND HARDY IN LIBERTY
Get ready to be swept off your feet by the legendary comic duo teetering of the edge of one of the most iconic buildings in the heart of Leicester Square.
PADDINGTON
Get ready to settle down in Leicester Square with everyone’s favourite bear as part of the Scenes in the Square trail.
Looking to have lunch with everyone's favourite bear?
This playful statue depicts Michael Bond’s beloved creation, Paddington, enjoying his favourite food: marmalade sandwiches.
The statue is based on his hugely successful and BAFTA nominated big screen appearances in Paddington (2014) and Paddington 2 (2017), Paddington in Peru (2024) in which the Peruvian bear is voiced by Ben Whishaw.
Paddington first appeared in Bond’s 1958 children’s book A Bear Called Paddington and many more stories followed, which continue to delight both children and adults alike around the world.
BATMAN
Discover Leicester Square’s new guardian… DC’s iconic Super Hero Batman as part of the Scenes in the Square trail.
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