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Trafalgar square - London
There are Heritage Wardens on duty in the square, to provide help to visitors including answering queries about local attractions and the square’s heritage.

  Trafalgar Square

Trafalgar squareEveryone visits Trafalgar Square on their trip to London, so take a few minutes to sit by the fountains.

Trafalgar Square is the main hub of Central London. It was built in honour of Admiral Nelson. This followed his victory in 1805 at the Battle of Trafalgar, off the coast of Spain. You can find two symethric fountains at the Trafalgar Square and wonderful sculptures in them. Trafalgar Square is always full of pigeons, people and tourists taking photographs of sculptures-lions and the square itself. The Square is always full of people and events, even in the late evening. On Christmas period here you can find a Christmas tree.
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Trafalgar squareTrafalgar Square, at the heart of London, is one of the city’s most vibrant open spaces. Home to Nelson’s Column, the square is rich in history and provides a platform for new artistic performances and events - visit our events pages to find out what's on. We hope you enjoy your visit to London’s most famous square.

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The Tube
TfL Underground logoCharing Cross (Bakerloo and Northern lines) is the closest Tube station, with an entrance/exit on Trafalgar Square.

The following stations are within a few minutes' walk:
Leicester Square (Northern and Piccadilly lines)
Piccadilly Circus (Bakerloo and Piccadilly lines)
Embankment (Bakerloo, Northern, District and Circle lines)
Mainline train

Rail logoCharing Cross mainline rail station is about a three minute walk from the Square.
  • Directions: Charing Cross or Leicester Square tubes
• Website: www.london.gov.uk/trafalgarsquare/
 
Trafalgar square year 1908
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