Published: 11:23 pm August 6, 2023
Updated: 8:17 am October 8, 2025
Discover Piccadilly Circus: London’s Landmark – UKNIP
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Piccadilly Circus, a renowned landmark destination in London, has left some tourists heartbroken as they realize it is not actually a circus. Every year, millions of visitors flock to the bustling road junction to explore its unique curved screen wrapped around buildings and attractions. However, the name has misled some travellers who were expecting to see clowns, a big top, and circus performances.

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While Piccadilly Circus receives an overall good score of 4/5 on the review site Tripadvisor, a handful of “terrible” reviews express disappointment over the lack of circus-related activities. One reviewer expressed feeling “very disappointed,” expecting to witness jugglers and clowns, but instead finding only a typical road junction. Another visitor jokingly mentioned that Billy Smart, a famous circus owner, would be “turning in his grave” due to the absence of circus performances.

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