Looking for places in London to watch the World Cup? We’ve got you sorted.
A pride of life-sized lion and lioness sculptures is currently at large across Westminster.
Launched at the beginning of June (and credit where it’s due; we spotted this one on Secret London… where’s a press release when you need it?), Pride in the Quarter consists of 17 leonine sculptures taking up positions near spots including Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, Westminster Cathedral and the Houses of Parliament.
The trail was launched by former footballer manager Harry Redknapp and the Lionesses’ most-capped player Fara Williams MBE, with each of the sculptures — their left paw perched atop a ball — designed by a different artist.
Among the designs is one inspired by the Lionesses football team’s crest (this one takes, ahem, pride of place in Trafalgar Square), as well as a rainbow-inspired sculpture “celebrating individuality, diversity and the supporters shaping modern football culture” (you’ll find that near the Pride in London parade route by Victoria Embankment Gardens).
The full list of locations/artists goes like so:
⚽ Trafalgar Square – Lion designed by Roshi Rouzbehani
⚽ St James Park – Lioness designed by Linda Horto
⚽ Victoria Tower Gardens – Lion designed by Amie Wolo
⚽ Victoria Embankment Gardens – Lion designed by Tasia Graham
⚽ Victoria Embankment Gardens – Lioness designed by Sian Bowman
⚽ Strand Aldwych – Lion designed by Ngadi Smart
⚽ Cardinal Place – Lioness designed by Sophia Hunter
⚽ Nova Place – Lioness designed by Toby Melville-Brown.
⚽ Christchurch Gardens – Lioness designed by Coco Hewitt
⚽ Buckingham Green – Lion designed by Pietro Molinaris
⚽ 10 Broadway – Lioness designed by Dominika Karc
⚽ Whitehall Gardens – Lioness designed Hannah Sykes
⚽ Grosvenor Crescent – Lioness designed by Amber Badger
⚽ Eccleston Yards – Lion designed by Melissa Hartley
⚽ St Ermin’s Hotel – Lion designed by Chita Erayenie
⚽ Royal Horseguards Hotel – Lion designed by Olivia Brotheridge
⚽ Great Scotland Yard Hotel – Lion designed by Lyndsey Russell
Says Fara Williams: “When you see something like this, it shows just what the game means. Football isn’t solely about what happens on the pitch, it’s a part of culture, and people want to be involved in different ways. For me, this is about giving fans, families and anyone exploring the city a chance to connect with the game in a more meaningful way especially with such a big summer ahead for England.
“It’s a great way to bring that excitement out in the city and make it accessible for everyone.”
Once the trail winds up in mid-August, the sculptures will be auctioned to raise funds in support of The Passage, a homelessness charity based in Westminster.
Pride in the Quarter runs until 10 August 2026, and is free to enjoy.
