Duel Purpose
In 1849, whilst in London, Karl Marx lived in the German Hotel, which is now Leicester House.
Guides
Want to know more about what’s on in Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus?
HARRY POTTER
Get your wands ready for Harry Potter, and see the iconic wizard mid-flight as part of the Scenes in the Square interactive film trail in the heart of Leicester Square.
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GENE KELLY IN SINGIN' IN THE RAIN
Looking to see a masterpiece?
Discover the statue of Gene Kelly in his unforgettable performance portraying the character of Don Lockwood in the film “Singin’ in the Rain” (1952).
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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