Best Attractions Near Wonderville (Devon)
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Gift shop4.3★54,183 reviews
M&M'S London
M&M'S World London is the largest M&M'S store in Europe, spanning five floors in the heart of Leicester Square. It offers an immersive candy experience with the world’s biggest chocolate wall, a vast selection of M&M'S chocolates in over 100 colors, and exclusive merchandise including clothing, accessories, and collectibles. Open daily with extended hours, it’s a vibrant destination for families, chocolate lovers, and souvenir hunters.
Mon–Sat 10:00–23:00 · Sun 12:00–18:00Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–1.5 hrs
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Art museum4.7★48,856 reviews
The National Gallery
Located in Trafalgar Square, The National Gallery in London houses one of the world's greatest collections of Western European paintings, spanning from the mid-13th century to 1900. Free to enter, it features iconic works by artists such as Van Gogh, Titian, Rembrandt, and Turner, attracting over two million visitors annually. The gallery offers a rich cultural experience with regular exhibitions, expert-led tours, and late openings on Fridays.
Time to spend 2–4 hrs
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Tourist attraction4.5★21,065 reviews
Leicester Square
Leicester Square is a vibrant pedestrianised square in the West End of London, renowned as the city’s entertainment and cultural hub. Established in 1670, it hosts iconic cinemas like the Odeon Luxe and Empire, famous for film premieres and star-studded events. Surrounded by theatres, restaurants, and lively nightlife, the square features a central garden adorned with statues of cultural icons, making it a must-visit landmark for visitors seeking London’s cinematic and theatrical spirit.
Price level $$Time to spend 1–3 hrs
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Art gallery4.7★15,452 reviews
National Portrait Gallery
The National Portrait Gallery turns British history into a sequence of faces, from Tudor courtiers to contemporary public figures. Set just off Trafalgar Square, it is a calm, multi-floor museum where visitors move chronologically through portraits, reading labels, comparing styles, and pausing for temporary exhibitions, a café break, or the shop. It is free to enter, easy to reach, and well suited to a focused hour or a slower half-day visit.
Time to spend 1–4 hrs
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Performing arts theatre4.7★13,706 reviews
His Majesty's Theatre
His Majesty’s Theatre is one of central London’s most recognisable West End playhouses, a Grade II* listed building on Haymarket with a polished, performance-first atmosphere. Visitors come for scheduled shows rather than casual browsing, most famously long-running musical theatre. Expect ornate historic interiors, a compact auditorium, and a smart-casual crowd arriving in waves before curtain-up.
Price level $$Time to spend 2–5 hrs
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Performing arts theatre4.7★8,316 reviews
Prince of Wales Theatre
On Coventry Street, a few steps from Piccadilly Circus, the Prince of Wales Theatre is a polished West End house built for big-ticket musical nights. The experience is tightly choreographed: arrive early, queue with the crowd, pass through the foyer, and settle in for a scheduled performance rather than casual sightseeing. It is busiest before curtain-up and at interval, when the surrounding streets fill with theatre-goers.
Price level $$Time to spend 2–5 hrs
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Performing arts theatre4.7★6,817 reviews
Piccadilly Theatre
Piccadilly Theatre is a long-running West End house just behind Piccadilly Circus, where the visit is shaped by curtain-up, interval drinks, and the post-show spill into central London. Built in 1928, it feels more like an evening out than a sightseeing stop: compact, formal-casual, and firmly performance-led. The draw is the live show, the historic setting, and the theatre-district atmosphere outside.
Price level $$Time to spend 1.5–4 hrs
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Performing arts theatre4.5★6,533 reviews
Lyric Theatre
On Shaftesbury Avenue, the Lyric Theatre is one of the West End’s oldest surviving playhouses and a working stage, not a sightseeing stop. Visitors come for scheduled performances, moving through foyers, bars and seated tiers before the house darkens and the show takes over. Expect a compact historic venue, a busy pre-curtain atmosphere and a central London night out shaped by the production on stage.
Price level $$Time to spend 2–4 hrs
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Performing arts theatre4.6★5,510 reviews
Theatre Royal Haymarket
On Haymarket, a short walk from Piccadilly Circus, Theatre Royal Haymarket is one of London’s oldest working playhouses. The Grade I listed building dates to 1720 and still functions as a compact, performance-led theatre rather than a sightseeing stop. Expect a smart-casual crowd, a heritage interior, and a visit shaped around curtain-up, interval drinks, and a quick exit into the West End.
Price level $$Time to spend 1.5–4 hrs
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Performing arts theatre4.6★4,820 reviews
Apollo Theatre
Apollo Theatre is a Grade II listed West End playhouse on Shaftesbury Avenue, first opened in 1901 and still working as a busy commercial stage. Visitors come for seated performances rather than sightseeing, so the experience is focused and time-bound: arrive, pass through the foyer, take a drink or use the facilities, then settle in for a play, musical, comedy, or special event. The setting is compact, historic, and unmistakably central London.
Price level $$Time to spend 2–4 hrs
Picturehouse Central
Picturehouse Central is a seven-screen cinema beside Piccadilly Circus, pairing arthouse and mainstream films with a café, restaurant, bar and event spaces. Inside, the mood is polished and urban: lift access, comfortable seating, and a steady flow of filmgoers rather than sightseeing crowds. It works well for a rainy-day stop, a pre-theatre drink, or a special screening in the middle of the West End.
Price level $$Time to spend 1.5–4 hrs
Gielgud Theatre
The Gielgud Theatre is a compact West End house on Shaftesbury Avenue, built for scheduled performances rather than casual wandering. Expect a brisk, time-structured visit: ticket checks, foyer drinks, a seated auditorium, interval queues, then a quick spill-out into Soho and Piccadilly Circus after curtain call. It is an indoor, performance-led stop with strong appeal for theatre-goers and evening visitors.
Price level $$Time to spend 1.5–4 hrs
The Harold Pinter Theatre
A compact West End theatre with a long commercial history, the Harold Pinter Theatre draws audiences for scheduled plays rather than casual browsing. Expect a polished indoor setting, a busy foyer before curtain-up, and the concentrated rhythm of drinks, seating, interval, and exit. Its appeal lies in the performance and the surrounding theatre district, not in grand architecture or all-day sightseeing.
Price level $$Time to spend 2–5 hrs
The Criterion Theatre
Nestled beneath the bustling heart of Piccadilly Circus, the Criterion Theatre is a historic West End venue renowned for its intimate atmosphere and Victorian elegance. Opened in 1874 and designed by Thomas Verity, this underground theatre seats around 588 people across three levels, offering a unique theatrical experience with a rich history of comedy and drama. Its preserved architecture and proximity to the iconic Eros statue make it a must-visit for theatre lovers in London.
Price level $$Time to spend 2–4 hrs
Ham Yard Hotel
Ham Yard Hotel is a polished 5-star boutique property in Soho that feels more like a compact urban club than a conventional hotel. Behind the busy streets, a tree-filled courtyard, roof terrace, spa, theatre, bowling alley, and Kit Kemp interiors create a layered, design-forward stop for drinks, dining, or an overnight stay.
Price level $$$Time to spend 0.8–4 hrs
Cineworld London Leicester Square
In the middle of Leicester Square, this flagship cinema pairs West End energy with premium-format screens, including IMAX and Superscreen. It is less a place to linger than a place to arrive, queue, watch, and head back into the city. The setting suits a film night before dinner, theatre, or a late walk through central London.
Price level $$Time to spend 1.8–4 hrs
Grosvenor Casino, Piccadilly
On Coventry Street, a few steps from Piccadilly Circus, Grosvenor Casino The Rialto blends 24-hour gaming with a bar, casual dining and live sport inside a Grade II listed West End building. It is less a sightseeing stop than an adult-focused night out, with a polished interior, mezzanine level and a steady flow of theatre-goers, locals and late-night visitors.
Open 24 hoursPrice level $$Time to spend 0.5–6 hrs
Tootbus London
Tootbus London is less a single sight than a working sightseeing base in the West End, where open-top buses leave Coventry Street for loops past London’s major landmarks. It suits travellers who want a practical overview of the city, with live bus tracking, onboard commentary, and the option to hop off and rejoin later. Expect a busy, tourist-heavy street setting rather than a lingering stop.
Daily 9:00–17:00Price level $$Time to spend 1–6 hrs
Empire Casino
Empire Casino is a large 24-hour casino and bar in Leicester Square, set inside one of London’s busiest entertainment districts. Expect a bright, self-directed indoor venue with gaming tables, slots, poker, drinks, and late-night footfall from the West End. It suits adults looking for a casino stop rather than a polished sightseeing visit.
Daily 0:00–24:00Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–4 hrs
ODEON Luxe Haymarket
A central London multiplex with a premium edge, ODEON Luxe Haymarket is built for a timed visit rather than a lingering one. Set on Panton Street near Piccadilly Circus and the West End theatres, it pairs film screenings with food and drink in a controlled, indoor setting. Expect a polished lobby, dark auditoriums, and a steady flow of evening and weekend audiences.
Price level $$Time to spend 1–4 hrs
ODEON Luxe Leicester Square
ODEON Luxe Leicester Square is a polished, multi-screen cinema in the middle of London’s West End film quarter. It draws visitors for new releases, premium-format screenings, and occasion nights rather than casual drop-ins. The setting is urban and busy, with Leicester Square’s theatres, restaurants, and street activity just outside. Inside, the focus is on comfortable seating, drinks, and a tightly scheduled film-going experience.
Price level $$Time to spend 1.5–4 hrs
The Red Lion, Mayfair
The Red Lion is a long-running Mayfair pub that trades on atmosphere as much as drinks. Behind its street frontage, the interior feels compact and old-fashioned, with ornate glasswork and the kind of worn, close-set room that suits a quick pint or a simple meal. It is less a sightseeing stop than a working pub with real historic weight.
Mon–Sat 11:00–23:00 · Sun 12:00–20:00Price level $$Time to spend 0.3–3 hrs
Mall Galleries
On The Mall, between Buckingham Palace and Trafalgar Square, Mall Galleries is a compact contemporary art venue built around temporary shows, open exhibitions, and artist-led events. Expect three interlinking galleries, a café, and a shop rather than a vast museum. The mood is calm and specialist, with figurative and portrait work taking centre stage.
Price level $Time to spend 0.8–3 hrs
Comedy Carnival Leicester Square
Comedy Carnival Leicester Square is a seated, late-night stand-up club on Haymarket, set in the West End’s theatre-and-bar corridor. Expect a ticketed evening of rotating comics, crowd interaction, and drinks rather than a sightseeing stop. It is compact, indoor, and built for a social night out, with the busiest atmosphere on Thursday to Saturday evenings.
Thu 19:00–22:15 · Fri–Sat 19:30–22:30Price level $$Time to spend 2–4 hrs
Lillywhites
Lillywhites is a large, multi-floor sports shop on Regent Street near Piccadilly Circus, known for football kits, running shoes, cricket gear and branded activewear. It is less a sightseeing stop than a practical West End shopping address, but its long association with London sports retail gives it a distinct place in the area’s commercial history. Expect a busy, functional browse rather than a leisurely attraction.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.2–2 hrs
The Blue Posts
The Blue Posts on 28 Rupert Street is a sleek, modern pub in London’s West End, blending contemporary style with a rich history dating back to 1739. Known for its transformation in 2018, it offers a welcoming atmosphere in the heart of Soho, with a nod to the traditional British pub culture and a name steeped in local legend.
Mon–Thu 16:00–23:30 · Fri–Sat 12:00–24:00Price level $$Time to spend 1–3 hrs
The Book Of Mormon
One of the West End’s most talked-about musicals, The Book of Mormon plays in the Prince of Wales Theatre near Piccadilly Circus. Expect a tightly timed evening or matinee, not a drop-in visit: arrive before curtain, pass through compact foyer spaces, then settle into a lively auditorium for sharp satire, fast pacing, and audience laughter. The setting is pure central London theatre district, with heavy footfall before and after performances.
Price level $$Time to spend 2.5–5 hrs
Paxton & Whitfield Ltd
A long-established cheese merchant on Jermyn Street, Paxton & Whitfield is a compact, polished stop for artisan cheese, gift boxes and expert advice. Expect a brief, focused visit rather than a lingering browse: counters of carefully chosen British and continental cheeses, staff who know their stock, and a refined St James’s setting that feels more heritage retail than tourist attraction.
Price level $$$Time to spend 0.2–1 hr
Swiss Glockenspiel
Swiss Glockenspiel is a small but distinctive public clock in Swiss Court, just off Leicester Square. It is less a place to linger than a timed stop: you watch the figures move, hear the bells, and move on through one of London’s busiest entertainment districts. The setting is compact, urban, and often crowded, with the appeal lying in the clockwork novelty and its Swiss-themed West End backstory.
Open 24 hoursTime to spend 0.1–2 hrs
Chinatown Gate
The Chinatown Gate on Wardour Street is a striking Qing dynasty-style arch marking the entrance to London’s lively Chinatown in Soho. Crafted by Chinese artisans and assembled in London, it stands as a cultural landmark welcoming visitors to a vibrant enclave of Chinese restaurants, shops, and traditional decorations. The gate symbolizes the rich history of London’s Chinese community, which relocated from Limehouse post-WWII to Soho, now a bustling hub of Asian culture and cuisine.
Price level $Time to spend 0.5–3 hrs
Harry Potter Statue
The Harry Potter statue in Leicester Square is a quick, free photo stop in the middle of London’s theatre-and-cinema district. Part of the Scenes in the Square trail, it sits in a busy pedestrian square where film fans, families, and casual sightseers pause briefly before moving on to nearby cinemas, Chinatown, and other West End landmarks. Expect crowds, noise, and a fast pace rather than a long visit.
Open 24 hoursTime to spend 0.2–2 hrs
Leicester Square
Leicester Square is central London at full volume: a compact pedestrian square ringed by cinemas, theatres, restaurants and hotels, with crowds flowing through from morning to late night. It is less a place to linger than a place to meet, people-watch, and move on to nearby Chinatown, Covent Garden or Piccadilly Circus. Expect noise, bright signage and a steady urban churn.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.2–3 hrs
The Croc Bowling Alley
Tucked inside Ham Yard Hotel, The Croc Bowling Alley is a compact, design-led indoor lane rather than a standard public bowling centre. The preserved 1950s alley, lounge seating and bar give it a private-room feel, with bookings, drinks and socialising shaping the visit. It suits small groups, couples and event guests in the West End.
Price level $$Time to spend 1–4 hrs
Mr Bean Statue
The Mr Bean Statue is a small but instantly recognisable photo stop in Leicester Square, set among cinemas, theatres, and constant foot traffic. Part of the Scenes in the Square trail, it draws film fans and casual passers-by for a brief, low-effort visit rather than a long stay. Expect a busy urban setting, easy access, and a fast-moving crowd.
Open 24 hoursTime to spend 0.2–2 hrs
The Fourth Plinth
The Fourth Plinth is Trafalgar Square’s empty north-west pedestal, now used for rotating contemporary artworks. It is a compact stop, but one that changes with each commission, so repeat visits can feel different. Expect a busy civic square, long sightlines, constant foot traffic, and easy pairing with the National Gallery and central London landmarks.
Open 24 hoursTime to spend 0.2–2 hrs
Rialto Casino & Bar
On Coventry Street between Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square, Rialto Casino & Bar mixes 24-hour gaming with a listed 1913 theatre shell. Expect slots, table games, a bar, and a busy West End crowd rather than a sightseeing stop. The appeal is the contrast between heritage interiors and late-night casino energy.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–6 hrs
Wonderville
Wonderville is a dynamic cabaret club and bar located at 57-60 Haymarket in central London, near Piccadilly Circus. It offers a captivating blend of magic, comedy, and variety performances in an intimate, vintage-inspired setting. Known for its lively atmosphere and diverse acts, Wonderville hosts award-nominated magicians, comedians, and entertainers, making it a top choice for an unforgettable night out in the West End.
Price level $$Time to spend 2–4 hrs
Scenes in the Square Sculpture Trail
Scenes in the Square is a free, interactive film-themed sculpture trail located in Leicester Square, London. It features iconic bronze statues of beloved cinema characters from the past century, including Batman, Mary Poppins, Laurel and Hardy, Paddington Bear, Mr Bean, Wonder Woman, Harry Potter, and the Iron Throne from Game of Thrones. The trail celebrates Leicester Square’s rich cinematic history and offers an immersive audio tour narrated by Alex Zane, bringing the magic of film to life in London’s entertainment heart.
Open 24 hoursTime to spend 0.5–2 hrs
Canada House
Canada House is Canada’s diplomatic base in central London, facing Trafalgar Square on Pall Mall East. It is not a casual tourist stop, but a formal civic building with heritage weight, occasional public exhibitions, and a strong link to Canada–UK relations. Most visitors come briefly for official business or to view the exterior during a Westminster walk.
Mon–Sat 11:00–17:45Time to spend 0.2–1.5 hrs
Carlton House Terrace
Carlton House Terrace is a prestigious Georgian terrace in central London, built between 1827 and 1833 on the former site of the Prince Regent's Carlton House. Designed primarily by John Nash, this Grade I listed terrace features grand white stucco façades overlooking St James's Park and The Mall. It has a rich history of aristocratic and political residents, including Prime Minister William Gladstone, and currently houses the British Academy at numbers 10 and 11.
Time to spend 0.5–2 hrs
Sir Keith Park statue
This bronze memorial in Waterloo Place honours Air Chief Marshal Sir Keith Park, the RAF commander linked to the Battle of Britain. It is not a long-stop attraction but a sharp, central London pause: a formal sculpture set among other monuments, best folded into a walk through St James’s, Pall Mall, and Trafalgar Square. Expect a brief, reflective visit, strong photo angles, and a distinctly civic atmosphere.
Open 24 hoursTime to spend 0.1–1 hr
Solve A Mystery - London (Pick-Up Point)
Solve A Mystery in London offers a unique self-guided murder mystery tour starting at 11 Charing Cross Road. This interactive experience transforms iconic central London landmarks, including Trafalgar Square, into a live crime scene where participants solve puzzles and uncover clues at their own pace. Blending history, storytelling, and exploration, it invites visitors to see familiar sights through the lens of a detective, making for an engaging and memorable urban adventure.
Daily 9:00–20:00Price level $$Time to spend 1.5–2.5 hrs
Piccadilly & Piccadilly Circus
Piccadilly Circus is less a single sight than a compressed slice of central London: a traffic junction, meeting point, and West End landmark wrapped in screens, noise, and constant movement. Stand beneath the Eros statue, watch the advertising glow shift from day to night, and you get a sharp read on the city’s pace. Most visits are brief, but the setting links easily to Regent Street, Soho, and the theatre district.
Time to spend 0.2–3 hrs
Waterloo Pl
Waterloo Place is less a destination than a finely judged piece of central London urban design: a broad, formal street linking Piccadilly, St James’s and Trafalgar Square. Visitors come for quick walks, landmark views and the sense of moving through a polished civic corridor rather than a tourist precinct. It is busiest on weekdays and during West End foot traffic.
Time to spend 0.2–2 hrs
5 Trafalgar Sq
At 5 Trafalgar Square, you are effectively on the edge of one of London’s most recognisable public spaces. This is less a single-purpose attraction than a central landmark setting: open paving, fountains, monuments, and constant movement from tourists, commuters, and event crowds. It works best as a short stop, a photo pause, or a launch point for walks to the National Gallery, Whitehall, the Strand, and Covent Garden.
Time to spend 0.5–2 hrs
Pall Mall
Pall Mall is one of central London’s most formal streets, lined with club façades, Georgian townhouses and institutional buildings in St James’s. It is less a destination than a walkable slice of old Westminster, best experienced on foot as part of a wider route linking Green Park, Piccadilly and Trafalgar Square. Expect polished stone fronts, restrained traffic and a distinctly established London atmosphere.
Time to spend 0.2–2 hrs
Carlton Gardens
Carlton Gardens is a distinguished cul-de-sac located at the west end of Carlton House Terrace in London's St James's district. Known for its elegant Regency architecture by Decimus Burton, it features grand historic residences and serene garden spaces. The site holds significant wartime history as the Free French Forces Headquarters under General Charles de Gaulle during World War II, commemorated by a statue opposite No. 4 Carlton Gardens. Today, it blends heritage grandeur with tranquil green spaces in central London.
Time to spend 0.5–2 hrs
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