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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.

BUGS BUNNY

Digging for carrots in the corner of Leicester Square, and celebrating an 85th anniversary this year, is Bugs Bunny.

Eh…What’s up, doc?

Gracing a flower bed in the northeast of the square, Bugs Bunny is an unmistakable presence for visitors to Leicester Square.

Bugs first appeared in the cartoon A Wild Hare in 1940 and became the official mascot of Warner Bros. He has remained a global cultural icon ever since and is celebrating his 85th anniversary this year.

Bugs is best known for his roles in Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies. In this classic depiction of Bugs he can be seen eating a carrot alongside his mailbox, as he utters his famous catch phrase “Eh…What’s up, doc?” in his distinctive Brooklyn accent.

WONDER WOMAN

Get ready to gaze-up in awe at DC’s iconic Super Hero, Wonder Woman, seen bursting through a wall in Leicester Square as part of Scenes in the Square.