raised in 1843 and now one of London`s best-loved monuments, commemorates the one-armed, one-eyed admiral who defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.

Last time we checked you could still buy bird food and feed the pidgeons in the square, right on the square is the National Galery which is well worth a visit.

Nearest station Charing Cross - or a short walk up from Leicester Square

If you've had fun on your family day out to Nelson's Column, tell us about it your visit, so other people will know it's a great place to go as well.