Charing Cross.

Paintings, portraits and a proper London square.

Trafalgar Square is a starting point, not the whole visit.

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Give the National Gallery a focused visit, then explore the National Portrait Gallery nearby if you still have energy.

Look into St Martin-in-the-Fields and check whether a concert or exhibition fits your day.

The café in the crypt at St Martin-in-the-Fields is a distinctive alternative to a chain stop.

The Harp on Chandos Place is a small pub option off the main square.

Station → Trafalgar Square → National Gallery → St Martin-in-the-Fields → Cecil Court. Allow half a day with galleries.

The National Gallery’s collection is free; some exhibitions charge separately.

Pick three paintings to find together rather than touring every room.

Trafalgar Square commemorates the naval battle of 1805, with Nelson’s Column at its centre.

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