Trafalgar Square is London's great civic plaza, anchored by Nelson's Column, four bronze lions and fountains, with the National Gallery rising behind it. It hosts festivals, protests and the annual Christmas tree, and the ever-changing Fourth Plinth sculpture is worth a look. It is always crowded and there is little shade or seating.
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| Price | free |
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| Last verified | July 15, 2026 |
Locals Score
8.7/10- Value10.0
- Iconic9.0
- Excellence8.0
- Crowd level9.0
- Authenticity7.5
- Accessibility9.0
Nearby in Ask London
- The National GalleryAttraction0.1 km · 1 min walk
- National GalleryMuseum0.1 km · 1 min walk
- Café in the CryptCafé0.15 km · 2 min walk
- National Portrait GalleryMuseum0.15 km · 2 min walk
- The Harp, Covent GardenBar0.24 km · 3 min walk
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