Nice park in Soho that is great for people watching and talking with a friend. You have to be mindful of the pigeons flying low. Treat yourself! read more

"If you are not too long, I will wait here for you all my life." - The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde Soho Square is in the heart of SOHO, Westminster, UK. There's really not much here, well err, unless you're an Anglophile and knee deep with the royals. I mean you can hang around King Charles II all day here, or I should say his likeliness in a very old statue that dates to circa 1680. Frankly, I don't know much about Charles except for the fact that he would be a fashion geek in today's world, but again we're talking 1600's fashionista, so I guess his threads and locks has lady's man written all over it. Lady Gilbert restored old Charles and placed it in the square. In fact, I found Lady Gilbert a tad bit more interesting than King Charles II. I mean she did save the old statue and placed it on a small island, on her private lake, for safe keeping. And in her dying will, she made sure Charles was placed back to Soho Square, where he stands proudly today. Smirking at all the Brits and tourists that come flocking to the square to find not much but a very old statue of King Charles II. If you're a history romantic, like I am, I guess you'll enjoy the ambiance. Finally, Between 1778 and 1801 the Square was home to the infamous White House brothel at the Manor House, 21 Soho Square. And that's what it's all about! Ta! read more

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This is a small, slightly scruffy park just south of Oxford Street in Soho. Perhaps most famous for the Football Association HQ being based on the square, the surrounding buildings are mainly offices with the odd coffee shop. The central area has an odd building in the middle which is built like the crooked houses you see in quaint Suffolk villages but always seems to be derelict. The grassy areas are festooned by people enjoying the good weather when the sun comes out. I have occasionally come across the odd impromptu concert here, for example during jazz festival week. The streets leading to the square do offer some of the best eating in London - Arbutus, L'Escargot, the Pizza Express with live jazz. As the noise will tell you, the Hare Krishna temple is also located just off here. read more

Soho Square is a small scruffy square in the centre of Soho. It is largely lawn, with a number of benches and an odd miniature Swiss Cottage at its centre. Whilst not a particularly attractive place it is worth visiting when it's hot as it seems to attract an accurate cross section of the Soho community; gay people, media types, students, tramps, and oddballs. I don't know if you have heard of the man who has had surgery to make himself look like a cat but I saw him there. I also once saw a man with a boom box good naturedly serenade a business woman with rapping (it seemed to work). Soho square is quite ugly but has a lot of character and is a good place to people watch with a pint from a nearby pub if the weather is nice. read more

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What separates this square from other London parks, is the fact that it has an amazing little house in the middle of it. Well its actually a gardeners shed, but it is definitely the prettiest gardeners shed I have ever seen. It is a really popular little square, and is usually filled during the day with local workers, tourist and locals. The square has quite a rich history, and it has always been a fashionable area. The best thing about it is the fact that it is so close to loads of food and coffee places. The best thing you could do (depending on the weather), is grab a coffee from Milk Bar, which is just around the corner, and sit down in the square. read more

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Sometimes, even us girls like to have a good perv. When this mood takes me, I head down to Soho Square for some sunshine and skin. It's fabulous. It's like all the beautiful Soho boys have some out in their little shorts just for me. I know there is no hope, that I have body parts that just don't 'float their boat' but that doesn't take away from the pleasure of looking. Actually I think it might add to it. The whole, look but you can't touch kind of thing... anyway, EYE CANDY. Oh yeah and it's a nice small green space to sit in and have lunch too... read more

On a hot summers day Soho Square will provide you with: HOT.MEN.WITH.THEIR.SHIRTS.OFF covering every inch of grassy space. Where better to take a break from shopping and enjoy a spot of take-away lunch from the Wasabi/Eat/Pret shops across the road on Oxford Street?? I ask you! Or, you could just go get some drinkie-poos and get tipsy in the sunshine.... read more

A hidden park amidst the chaos of London. Walking past, we entered in, the house looks like that from Snow White and the Seven dwarfs, or possibly keebler elves should have popped out. It is a very small park, but it serves a great purpose well. While small, and surrounded by many buildings, a mental break can be achieved by taking a quick sit down at the park. It is not busy, and calming. If you need a break, find yourself in the area, stop on in, and resync with yourself for a bit. read more

The Square nearest to my home & closest to my heart; there is a bench I had put here in memory of a friend. He's in good company with fellow folk singer,Kirsty MacColl (1959 - 2000) Kirsty was tragically killed in a boating accident "One day I'll be waiting there,No empty bench in Soho Square And we'll dance around like we don't care (she sang) And I'll be much too old to cry, And you'll kiss me quick in case I die ...before my birthday." The Square's original perfumed gardens were designed by Sir Joseph Banks who also lived at No 32 in the Square. Unlike the huge,ugly plane trees there now - "the lungs for London"- he planted low : almond,peach,cherry,rose,lilac, honeysuckle & jasmine. Imagine the heady intoxication of the perfume on the breeze in early summer! What most people also do not know, is that the huge red brick catholic church of Saint Patrick - next to the gardens - is on the site of Carlisle House, the most fashionable entertainment venue in London in 1760's, which was the mansion of Teresa Imer, aka Mrs Cornelys (mistress of Casanova) & where Casanova lived when he was in London, & where their daughter,Sophia, was conceived. read more

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All-time classic, all-season hangout. Every walkabout in Soho usually includes a stroll along Soho square. Those who look good, those who aspire to become so and everyone in between passes from here. During the summer it gets congested with pretty much everyone, from gay couples to ladies who lunch. read more

Very popular in season, Soho Square dates from the late 17th Century, and is a quaint little spot to sit with a coffee and the paper in the morning - or fight for a patch of the grass at lunchtime in summer. Just seconds from the relentless hustle of Oxford Street it's a nice opportunity to take 5 minutes away from the rush of London life. There are always interesting people around too, be it singing the Hare Krishna mantra, begging for money in a suit but no shoes, or generally shouting incomprehensible abuse at the whole square, there's never a dull atmosphere when it's sunny. There are quite a few benches but they're soon snapped up, and the grass covering can get a bit patchy in the summer, so think twice before you plonk yourself in the floor in your new suit. It's by no means spectacular, and very small, but I think it deserves 4 stars just for being a bit of green right in the centre of built-up London. read more

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Mere pigeon steps from tourism-mecca that is Oxford Street, this is haven for like-minded Londoners who need some green space in the bustling, hot and sexy surrounds of Soho. On a hot, balmy London day you're normally going to find fence-to-fence delicious members of the opposite sex chilling in here too. Just a heads up. read more

A small, secret quiet place in SoHo. Perfect for meetups and rendezvous. A lot of benches and large, old trees that provide shade on sunny and warm days. Go there to get a break from smelly, messy & noisy London (-: read more

A little gem of London. Just off the busy hectic Oxford Street is this quirky square. I love the little 'cottage' in the middle of the square. The park is so picturesque. Every so often they have temporary exhibitions. I've walked by one time to see a huge tea pot in the square. It is on the small size so it does get packed with bodies sunbathing. I read more

Soho Square is like a little mini haven in the middle of Soho. It's so odd that there is such a serene little park in the middle of London's busiest area. Soho is a hive of restaurants, cafes, media companies and boutiques. In the summer Soho's busy workers descend upon this little square and sit in the sun with a sandwich, a friend or to generally take 5 minutes from London's busy lifestyle. I've often done this myself either on a break from work or just fro shopping. The park can get super busy in the summer time and it's sometimes hard to find anywhere to sit at all! There's not much to this little square but it also offer so much to Soho's resident workers too. It's cute little shed, benches and limited grass space add to it's cute charm and it's a brilliant rest stop if you are busy around central London... read more

Nice space. Well not as much as most parks in London, but it's a hub for many creative and young folk to come and sit in the sun especially during lunch or summer. Can attract some grubby types in all honesty but like some little squares has a ping pong table and benches too. Not too many squares this way so is often very Busy. read more

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Never been a huge fan of this West End 'oasis', which to me feels more like a swamp in the centre of town. It's always absolutely crawling with pigeons, never feels clean and is generally a bit of a magnet for the city's n'er do wells. I'm always slightly wary of using the toilets in the middle of the 'park' for fear of what could be lurking. I just really feel this little spot could be cared for a bit better. Then it would be a delightful lunch spot! read more

An oasis of near tranquility in Soho this is one of the favourite lunch spots for people working in the area. There isn't really anything to see in the square although it is picturesque - it's just one of those places that's handy to know about if you;re out shopping and need a break. Packed during the summer - especially during the summer. read more

A small green square (with trees!) in Soho very near Oxford Street and Charing Cross Road. Busy with the lunch crowd, it has lots of benches and pigeons. You could sprint across it in 10 seconds, though. Not the best oasis of calm, but it's better than eating at your desk: a bit of green is better than none. Dogs aren't allowed. There's an interesting little hut in the middle. Park mgr 02076415264 Open 10 to 4:30-9 dep on time of year read more

I love Soho Square during the summer months. It is a nice outdoor park, with quite a few benches, many of which are in the shade. This makes it a great place to enjoy a book, lunch, or coffee, though it can be a bit packed during the warmest days of the year. read more

Soho Square although small is a great little place to lazz away the day during the summer months. On many occasion I've wasted hours sitting on the grass in this busy little square 'people watching' and sipping on a cold drink. Soho Square is perfect to spend a lunch time in or if like me you are happy to spend the day laying under the sun, topping up that feeble tan. As mentioned the square is small so unless your there early you might find yourself sitting on the scabby bit of grass, but don't let that put you off, its still a nice little place to waste time in. read more

Great in the summer for a picnic, right in the heart of Soho. Not too wonderful in the winter months though, but much better now they've done the old building up in the center of the square. Like Claire says, it's like a mini haven right in the middle of Soho. read more

all summer this was my park. not as in it actually belongs to me, but its my go to park whenever i want a little greenery in my life. super centrally located it was a great excape from when i would be on Oxford street, or on break from work when i worked in soho, or grabbed lunch and wanted to feel the grass between my toes. fantastic for people watching. time stands still there and i would seriously just loose hours. they had ping pong tables set up and lead to no end of hilarity. you can tell im totally missing a little sunshine and summer. read more

Until very recently, this was my local spot for chilling out at lunchtime away from the office. Its best in summertime, predictably very busy but also with that bustling city feeling that makes you feel at the very centre of things. Just grab an ice cream cone, an iPod and come stretch out. There are some downers - the grass is quite worn and not the softest for snoozing in the sun. Plus it really does get so busy sometimes that you can't actually find a seat. My tip? Take a short stroll across Charing Cross Road to the much more secluded and less well-known Phoenix Gardens. Plenty of foliage, benches and even some edu-ma-cation to be had while you chomp on your three bean wrap. read more

Wonderful park filled with bright young things, the addition of a piano for parkgoers to use by the London festival made it my favourite green space in the city. But this last trip to the park they seem to have take the piano away! Even without the crowdsourced tunes, Soho square is pretty great. It's filled with laid back, happy, beautiful people who are usually pretty happy to chat. If you can arrange a bottle of wine and a sunny day, you'll be swamped with new best friends. The green spaces are well maintained, the park is clean and in a great spot to catch what sun filters through the grey. While the piano may have moved on there are a number of comfortable benches and a great bronze statue. Earlier this afternoon they had a ping pong table out for everyone to use. It might be a good plan to head out to the square before it goes the way of the piano! read more

I can assure you that during summers this park is better than any of the terraces around. It just seems to be a place where everyone in Soho heads for, and if its sunny, oh boy it gets packed. I am not sure can you call it a park, I would say it is more like a square. Also the grass used to be green but there is not much left.. But colour full and nice, the best part are the people. My favourite tradition is to get some take away sushi from Wasaby close by in Oxford Street then come to this park for a perfect lunch. Like a little gem middle of the dusty central. read more

In most places this wouldn't be that special. It's just a little square of grass, hedged round with lots of benches. The only thing of note is a strange little wooden building in the middle. Not sure what that's for. So why have I brought this to people's attention? Well placed where it is, close to Oxford Street, it's a lifesaver. When you've had too much of the crowds and bustle, you can grab a sandwich and head down here to chill out. It's a quiet little oasis. Of course you won't be the only one, though it tends to be local workers eating their lunch rather than tourists. Most of the time you can find a free bench or a scrap of grass to relax for a minute or two. I've taken my mother too. She was a little nervous at the mention of Soho, but soon agreed I had it right. You don't need to worry if you are walking from Oxford Street, nothing naughty round here. read more

A people watching paradise away from the bustle of Soho...without actually leaving the neighbourhood. So many friendly and entertaining people around constantly from all walks of life. Its both shabby and charming and thats a-okay by me read more

Hi I went to Soho square around 4 pm last week and it was closed. I am going tomorrow is it opened?? Any help appreciated!

An average London square in many respects, and not much to look at, but on a summer's day the location and energy you get from this place makes it really worth a visit. Fabulous for a picnic with friends on a sunny Saturday. read more

Always nice to get away when you're in the middle of the crowds. Even though it can be packed around lunchtime when the office people come out, it's still possible to find a patch of grass to have your picnic. No drinking signs though - come on! read more

Such a nice and loveable place. In the midst of alsmost EVERYTHING, but stil an oasis, a sweet little charming park. One of my most favourite spots in London. read more

Soho Square is located NE of the Soho area. This square is not very large in area but there are a lot of history behind it. The white status in the middle of the square is Charlie II. Near the square there are a lot of historic home of the famous people. Good to go there in a sunny day and take a book with you. read more