2. WHAT IS PICCADILLY CIRCUS?
The ‘Piccadilly’ part of the name dates back to 1612
when a tailor named Roger Baker lived in the area, who
made a fortune selling piccadils. Piccadils are stiff
elaborate neck collars worn by fashionable people in the
17th century. Locals referred to the tailor’s house as
‘Piccadil Hall’, which then over time became simply
Piccadilly. As for ‘Circus’, this word comes from the
Latin word for ring or circle and was commonly used by
Romans to refer to public areas like this. Though the
ring over time morphed into a square, it’s original name
remained. Piccadilly Circus is located in London’s West
End, in the city of Westminster. It has several notable
sites and attractions and is one of the busiest junctions
in London.
3. TOP 10 THINGS TO DO IN AND AROUND PICCADILLY CIRCUS
See the Piccadilly Lights
Check Out the Theatre District
Discover Harry Potter Locations
Tour Piccadilly Circus
Visit Trafalgar Square
Shop on Regent Street
Go to Leicester Square
See Memorials & Statues
Visit St. James’s Square
Save Money with a Tourist Attraction Discount Passes
