London
Leicester Square fountain
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- On screen
- Where Gavin and Stacey first meet
- Where
- Leicester Square, London
- Time & access
- Public square, open at all times.
In the show
Stacey waits nervously by the fountain while Nessa approaches with a pizza. After months of phone calls, Gavin and Stacey finally meet face to face.
History in brief
Leicester Square was laid out in the 1670s in front of Leicester House. Its central garden, with a statue of Shakespeare above a fountain, dates from the 1870s.
The place today
A public square, busy day and night, surrounded by cinemas and restaurants.
Always check opening times, access rules and travel advice before you go.