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Trafalgar Square

Trafalgar Square
Photo: Diliff, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Trafalgar Square is a large open space in central London. Nelson's Column rises in the center with four lion statues at the base. The site serves as a meeting point and hosts temporary installations and gatherings.

Updated September 27, 2026On day 1 of London in Four Days

Visiting Trafalgar Square: what to know

Tickets
No tickets required
Time needed
30 minutes
Best time
Daytime or during events
Getting there
Charing Cross underground station

London itineraries with Trafalgar Square

Day 1 of London in Four Days

Westminster and Trafalgar Square

How Trafalgar Square fits into a day.
  1. 9:00Westminster AbbeyWestminster Abbey
  2. 10:45Houses of Parliament & Big BenHouses of Parliament
  3. 12:00Churchill War RoomsChurchill War Rooms
  4. 15:00Trafalgar Square StrollTrafalgar Square
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Trafalgar Square FAQs

Is Trafalgar Square free to visit?

Yes, the square is a public space with free access at all times.

What is Nelson's Column?

A monument to Admiral Nelson that stands 52 meters tall in the center of the square.

When are events held at Trafalgar Square?

Public events, protests and celebrations take place throughout the year.

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