The Enchanting Swiss Glockenspiel in London

Getting There

• Tube

  To reach the Swiss Glockenspiel, start by finding your nearest London Underground station. If you are near Piccadilly Circus station, take the Piccadilly Line (light blue) towards Cockfosters. Alight at Leicester Square station after one stop. From Leicester Square station, take the Northern Line (black) towards High Barnet or Mill Hill East. Alight at the next stop, which is Covent Garden. Exit the station and walk towards the West on Long Acre. Continue straight until you reach the junction with James Street, then turn right. Follow James Street until it turns into Swiss Court, where you will find the Swiss Glockenspiel at the end.

• Bus

  If you prefer to travel by bus, head to the nearest bus stop and catch any bus heading towards Piccadilly Circus. Once at Piccadilly Circus, find the bus stop for the 14, 19, or 38 buses. Board one of these buses and ask the driver to let you know when to get off at the nearest stop to Swiss Court. Alight at the stop on Shaftesbury Avenue. From there, walk into Swiss Court, which is just a short distance away. The Swiss Glockenspiel should be in front of you.

• Walking

  If you are already in the vicinity of Leicester Square or Covent Garden, you can easily walk to the Swiss Glockenspiel. From Leicester Square, head south on the corner of Charing Cross Road and turn left onto Long Acre. Walk straight until you reach the junction with James Street, and then turn right. Continue along James Street until it becomes Swiss Court. The Swiss Glockenspiel will be at the end of the street. If you are at Covent Garden, simply walk towards the Royal Opera House exit, then head down Bow Street until you reach Long Acre and turn left. Follow the same directions from Long Acre.