Trafalgar Square, London: Hours, Address, Trafalgar Square Reviews: 4.5/5
Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square
4.5
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
About
A 145-foot-high monument, bearing a statue of Lord Horatio Nelson guarded by lions, marks the spot considered the center of London.
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The area
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Neighbourhood: Covent Garden
Whether you're headed here to check out the multitude of shops, theaters, cafes, pubs, and restaurants, or simply to be among the multitude of people who pass through this pretty part of town, you'll love soaking up the festive and historic atmosphere in and around Covent Garden. Even if you don't have tickets to the opera or a show at one of the many famous theaters here, don't be surprised if find yourself captivated by some impromptu act of a street performer wowing the crowds in Covent Garden's Piazza. If you do have tickets, you'll be pleased to note that many of the local eateries accommodate theatergoers with prix fixe menus, early dinners, and later than usual opening hours.
How to get there
- Leicester Square • 4 min walk
- Covent Garden • 4 min walk
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SteveS1970
Coventry, UK7,100 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
Whilst in London a visit to Trafalgar Square is difficult to avoid. Interesting to see the fourth plinth with its cream with a cherry on the top, plus fly and drone, lots of people where posing in front of it and we were lucky enough to see the fly past for the Japanese Emperor which was unexpected.
Written 10 May 2022
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irfanm786
Birmingham, UK67 contributions
Mar 2022 • Couples
Trafalgar Square. Wasn't too busy. Did get asked for some money by a lady trying to sell small plastic flowers. Tube was operational. Weather was ok. Black cab driver also didn't give way to pedestrians and insisted it was his right of way as per the highway code.
Written 17 April 2022
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Wandering Wonderings
Hastings, UK3,206 contributions
Apr 2022 • Family
I hadn't seen Trafalgar Square so empty in a while. A few people milling about, climbing on the lions. I still don't"get" the ice cream plinth, but what do I know?
Written 10 April 2022
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david n
Manchester, UK3,741 contributions
Apr 2022
Actually, with fewer tourists this time around, it was nice to stroll around Nelson's Column and its accompanying lions.
Written 9 April 2022
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1TraveltheWorld
Alice Springs, Australia11,760 contributions
Feb 2022
Trafalgar Square has some nice monuments including the iconic, Nelson's column.
It's located out the front of the National Gallery.
We jumped off out sightseeing tour bus for a quick look.
Have a cool drink and sit back and watch the hustle and bustle of the crowd as well as some street performers.
It's located out the front of the National Gallery.
We jumped off out sightseeing tour bus for a quick look.
Have a cool drink and sit back and watch the hustle and bustle of the crowd as well as some street performers.
Written 23 March 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
jaimeelsabio
Maryland4,023 contributions
Mar 2022 • Couples
The square is just that, a plaza with a pillar in it. Unless there’s an event taking place, it’s worth a few minutes visit at most.
Written 2 March 2022
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Jon-of-HW
London, UK62 contributions
Dec 2021
Passed through this iconic site on the evening of 16th December 2021 on the way to Adelphi.
In addition to the usual attractions there was a Christmas market and carol singers which only added to the atmosphere.
It was good to see a large display of the Nativity to remind us of the true meaning of Christmas, rather than a simply a commercial marketing spend-fest.
In addition to the usual attractions there was a Christmas market and carol singers which only added to the atmosphere.
It was good to see a large display of the Nativity to remind us of the true meaning of Christmas, rather than a simply a commercial marketing spend-fest.
Written 17 December 2021
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Tom
Gloucester, UK269 contributions
Nov 2021 • Couples
We visited in the evening when it’s all lit up and the Christmas market was in full swing. Great food stalls and Christmas present stalls.
Written 15 November 2021
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Ankit2385
Bengaluru, India470 contributions
Oct 2021
A huge space with magnificent view all around - National Gallery, Statues, Nelson columns and Fountains. There is lot of space to wander around and seating available. Gets crowded during the weekend, as some or other activity keeps happening.
Written 1 November 2021
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK153,681 contributions
Oct 2021
Love visiting Trafalgar Square. The iconic Nelson’s Column, brightly-lit fountains and statues glorifying the British Empire. Quieter than normal because you know what and much of it was fenced off thanks to some event. Would've been nice to see the square when it isn't thronged with tourists.
Written 30 October 2021
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TasterT
Slough, UK37 contributions
Trafalgar Square was famous for all the pigeons and you used to be able to feed them too. Is this still the case?
Thanks
Mohammed Arjomandkhah
London, UK141 contributions
You still can do that .
miri h
kiriat bialik Israel4 contributions
כמה זמן הליכה (מתונה) מטראפלגר לכיכר לסטר ולפיקדלי?
Guillermo Danie... B
Zaragoza, Spain2,535 contributions
Estimado viajero:
Todo depende de la velocidad a la que camines y de lo que desees contemplar por el camino. No obstante, desde Trafalgar Square hasta Piccadilly Circus puedes llegar en unos diez minutos de marcha pausada, yendo por Haymarket Street. Puedes llegar hasta Leicester Square en la mitad de tiempo yendo por St. Martin Street.
Champney
111 contributions
Flying into Gatwick airport what's the best train to get to Trafalgar Square?
Flying back on a Sunday at 9.35 am and have to be there 2 hours beforehand will trains be operating that early on a Sunday? Thanks
Olurotimi
Greater London, UK16 contributions
There are two easier ways to access Trafalgar sq by train from Gatwick airport both of which involve two train rides:
1) You can pick a Thameslink train from the Gatwick airport rail station to London Bridge station, transfer to platform 9 then take the Southeastern train to Charing cross station.
2) Take a southern train to Victoria station then take a Circle train to Embankment station.
Trafalgar is within walking distance of both options.
As per your other question, yes you can get trains around London at anytime of the day and most of the night.
I hope that helps.
Hector F
6 contributions
Buenas noches, tenemos una reservación del 28 al 2 de Enero 2019, 3 personas familia Velazquez, llegamos 11:05 pm me gustaría su opinión para el transitado del Aeropuerto al Hotel, que me recomiendan; hay Uber, Taxi o Shuttle? Vamos de aniversario por lo que nos gustaría tener una agradable estancia por lo que agradecería su opinión, gracias
Jorge T
Montevideo, Uruguay7,100 contributions
Estimado Hector, yo como recomendacion para trasladarte en forma comoda y barata, en caso de llegar al aeropuerto de Londres Heathrow te recomiendo lo que hicimos nosotros, tomar el metro Piccadilly, por unas 7 libras te deja el metro en la estacion Leicester Square. En el aeropuerto puedes preguntar o seguir las flechas donde dice Underground, debes compras la tarjeta Oyster en las terminales de autoconsulta disponibles en el idioma que tu hables y es un tramite sencillo, debes pagar con tarjeta de credito, creo que tambien no estoy seguro si se puede pagar con efectivo. Pero es util el traslado y muy comodo en tren. Las otros opciones son mas caras porque la distancia es bastante grande. Espero te sea util la informacion. A las ordenes.
smac88
ontario238 contributions
Are there still a lot of stuff going on like live entertainment in the evening after dark in Oct please?
aramis
Hertfordshire, UK3,838 contributions
the square is only used for soecial events, not for routine entertainment. However there are usually street artists, etc, and there's always a good atmosphere.
73tan
1 contribution
Is Trafalgar Square far from HArrods?
AvidTraveler12
Winchester, UK1,611 contributions
Approx 2 miles. You can walk if you have a map or it’s 3 stops using the metro.
chh22
Harleston, UK89 contributions
Anyone know if London is having any big screens up for the England games?
Had heard Trafalgar Square but not sure if this is confirmed or not.
Ian S
Kettering, UK742 contributions
If you search on google you will find a number of locations in London but Trafalgar Square is not on the list.
maria4theresa
Las Vegas, NV
Is the Buckingham palace close to Trafalgar Square?
Snowball's adventure
Barnet, UK6,679 contributions
It's not close, it's around 20mins walk from Trafalgar Square through "The Mall" and it will take you straight to Buckingham Palace.
Frequently Asked Questions about Trafalgar Square
- Trafalgar Square is open:
- Sun - Sat 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
- We recommend booking Trafalgar Square tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 283 Trafalgar Square tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Trafalgar Square:
- Secret Walking Tour of Central London (From S$27.98)
- Big Bus London Hop-On Hop-Off Tour and River Cruise with Optional London Eye (From S$64.54)
- Best of London in half a Day - Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square (From S$106.64)
- Private London Tour by Car with pick up from your Hotel or Apartment (From S$201.14)
- London In One Day Tour with Changing of the Guard with London Eye option (From S$183.64)
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- (0.13 km) The Resident Covent Garden
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