William Shakespeare, Mary Poppins and Mr Bean go to a park...
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Date of visit: March 2025
I am a disabled person. I have experience of challenges around: a hidden impairment, accessing toilets and moving around.
I use or have experience of: changing places toilet, disabled toilet, hidden impairment, powerchair, toilet with hoist, toilets, walking aid, wheelchair
Overall Rating
Average
That title feels like the setup for a terrible joke, but Leicester Square is the only place I know where the three intersect. I’d long heard about film premieres taking place in the area, so I decided to visit. I was surprised to find a lovely garden with a fountain and statues of everyone from Laurel and Hardy to Daniel Kaluuya. I also spotted Batman, Bugs Bunny, Don Lockwood (Gene Kelly in Singin' in the Rain), Paddington Bear, Mr. Bean, and Chris Washington (Daniel Kaluuya in Get Out). From what I understand, there are more, and new ones occasionally pop up as temporary installations.
Disabled Access In and Around
Average
There is level access at all four entrances, making it easy to get around. At the heart of the square is a fountain framed by benches, all facing Shakespeare atop the waterworks. While there isn't much in the way of access features, it's definitely a spot worth stopping by for a photo opportunity or to eat lunch, and there are plenty of places to sit. Around the Square, you'll find bars, fast food places and restaurants.
Parking & Transport
Average
The closest bus stop is on Charing Cross Road, where the 29, 176, N5, N20, N29, N41, and N279 services currently operate. Leicester Square Underground is close by and accessible, which is a bonus. The nearest car park is the Q-Park, located off Whitcomb Street, southwest of Leicester Square. It has 3 Blue Badge bays. Additionally, there's another underground car park with lift access (Q-Park Chinatown) located off Newport Place. The area is largely pedestrianised, with well-maintained pavements along the approach.
Accessible Toilets
0There are no toilets at this location, but the nearby M&M store has an accessible toilet on level -2.
