M&M'S London
Rating
Price
Free
Duration
30–60 minutes
Best Ages
All ages
About
M&M'S London on Leicester Square is the flagship store for the candy brand in Europe, and it has evolved well beyond a simple shop into something that functions as a free family attraction in its own right. Four floors of themed retail space include a wall of every M&M colour imaginable, giant character statues ideal for photos, personalised chocolate printing stations, themed merchandise across multiple floors, and interactive displays that keep children engaged far longer than you'd expect a sweet shop to manage. Entry is completely free — your only costs are whatever candy or merchandise you choose to buy.
The store functions as a sensory spectacle for children who respond to colour, novelty, and abundance. The personalised M&M printing station — where kids can add their face or a custom message to chocolate — is a popular add-on that turns a shop visit into a memorable activity. The Leicester Square location puts the store in one of London's busiest tourist corridors, making it a natural stop during a central London day.
It can get very crowded on weekend afternoons — mornings are significantly calmer. The store is adjacent to the LEGO Store and Odeon cinema, so it sits naturally within a Leicester Square entertainment cluster.
Parent Logistics
Stroller-Friendly
Setting
Indoor
Rainy Day
Great option!
Plan Your Visit
Best Time to Visit
Weekday mornings or early afternoon to avoid tourist rush
Wait Times
10–15 minutes to navigate between floors on busy days
Nearby Food
Leicester Square has dozens of restaurants, cafes, and fast food options. The Covent Garden area is a 10-minute walk with better quality food choices.
Why Kids Love It
Four floors of candy, giant M&M characters, personalised chocolates, and merchandise — it's pure sensory overload in the best possible way and kids want to stay forever
Pro Tips from Parents
- Set a spending limit with kids before entering — the wall of pick-and-mix is enormous and costs add up fast
- The personalised M&M printing station is a fun keepsake that takes about 10 minutes and is priced fairly
- Visit on a weekday morning to avoid the tourist crowd that peaks on weekend afternoons
What to Bring
- A modest candy budget — the store is free but the merchandise is priced for tourists
- A camera for photos with the giant M&M character statues
- Patience — kids will want to look at everything on all four floors
Cost Info
Free Admission
Estimated Cost (Family of 4)
USD 0 entry; candy and merchandise extra
Tips to Save
- Entry is free — set a candy budget before you go in to avoid the checkout sticker shock
Hours & Contact
Hours
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Monday
- 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM