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Trafalgar Square

Nelson's Column, the four lions and the fountains, next to the National Gallery. A short stop on the way between Westminster and Covent Garden.

  • 30 min
  • Free
  • Booking: not needed
  • West End

Data checked on October 4, 2026

The square was laid out in the 1840s around Nelson's Column. Four bronze lions guard the base, and the fountains and the steps below the National Gallery are the usual places to sit. The Fourth Plinth, in the north-west corner, carries a contemporary sculpture that changes every year or two. St Martin-in-the-Fields stands on the east side.

What to look for

  • Nelson's Column
  • The four bronze lions
  • The Fourth Plinth sculpture
  • St Martin-in-the-Fields beside the square

Opening hours

Always open.

Source: Visit London, checked October 4, 2026

Tickets and booking

Free.

Official site

Getting there

Charing Cross station (Northern and Bakerloo lines, and national rail) opens onto the square.

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