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Many of the UK\u2019s top tourist attractions are in London. But while the Tower of London and National Gallery attract rave reviews, one destination left tourists less than impressed.<\/p>\n
On Reddit, a tourist said that Leicester Square was the \u201cmost disappointing tourist destination in the UK\u201d.<\/p>\n
The tourist, \u2018imminentmailing463\u2019 wrote: \u201cI don\u2019t even really get why it\u2019s a tourist destination, but nonetheless it is. And it\u2019s an absolutely awful place.\u201d<\/p>\n
On Tripadvisor \u2018Evlengr\u2019 wrote: \u201cAvoid at all cost, the worst London has to offer! Always overcrowded. Constantly loud and dirty. Make sure to watch all the broken glass.\u201d<\/p>\n
The pedestrianised square is in the heart of London\u2019s West End and many tourists visit to go to M&M World, the Lego Store or to watch a street performer.<\/p>\n
READ MORE <\/strong> British seaside town has the country\u2019s best pier[LATEST] <\/strong><\/p>\n Another tourist \u2018Jenny W\u2019 wrote on Tripadvisor: \u201cExtremely touristy and underwhelming.\u201d<\/p>\n On Reddit, a commenter \u2018TruestRepairman27\u2019 said the square had just \u201cone defence\u201d against the slander. They said: \u201cThe cinemas there are actually very good. If expensive.\u201d<\/p>\n Leicester Square is home to a Cineworld, a Vue and an ODEON Luxe which is often described as one of the city\u2019s most iconic cinemas.<\/p>\n The square often hosts film premieres, so movie fans might be able to spot some of their favourite stars there.<\/p>\n Don’t miss… <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n Despite the bad reviews, Leicester Square was actually extensively refurbished ahead of the 2012 Olympics.<\/p>\n The Square also has statues of several famous people and characters including Shakespeare, Charlie Chaplin and Paddington Bear.<\/p>\n Another person wrote on Reddit: \u201cIt\u2019s a handy magnet to keep things like stag dos away from everything else in London.\u201d<\/p>\n Leicester Square is the site of several nightclubs including ZOO Bar & Club and The Penthouse.<\/p>\n Tourists that want to avoid the square might still want to use the tube station to visit Covent Garden.<\/p>\n It\u2019s also a good place to pick up discount last-minute theatre tickets at the famous TKTS booth.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/25\/590x\/secondary\/TRAVEL-Leicester-Square-4824237.jpg?r=1687778910825\")
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