Piccadilly Circus is one of the most exciting and visited parts of London. Located at the junction of some of the busiest streets in London, Piccadilly Circus has become a tourist attraction in its own right. The gigantic neon signs are known around the world and are one the most instantly recognizable sights of the capital. The surrounding area has many pubs, clubs, cinemas and restaurants plus the famous ‘West End’ theatres where you can see Musicals like Mary Poppins, Mama Mia and Les Miserables.
Getting There
Nearest Underground: Piccadilly Circus (1 min walk)
Bus Routes: 14, 19, 38
Address:
London - West End
1-17 Shaftesbury Avenue
W1D 7EA
Local Attractions
Piccadilly Circus (1 min walk)
Trafalgar Square (7 mins walking)
The Ritz Hotel (5 mins walking)
Leicester Square (3 mins walking)
Did you know?
Piccadilly Circus derives its name from a Pickadil a frilly collar that was popular in the seventeenth century. One London tailor called Robert Baker became wealthy from making Pickadils and bought property in the area. This was mockingly called ‘Piccadilly Hall’ and although the building was later demolished the name stuck! Lunch Time: There is a small café in the Piccadilly Centre of London – West End. Students tend to take lunch there or get something from the literally hundreds of cafes, bars, supermarkets and restaurants located around the school.
After-Class Entertainment: There are so many places to choose from! From the Piccadilly Centre you can head to Soho, Covent Garden and Leicester Square and go to pubs, trendy bars or late-opening nightclubs.
