I have just added this to the map of places to fly your drone at Drone Scene:
Land owner permission not required.
Busy location atcommuting times and lunchtime, but early morning or late in the day it is quieter - although with enough folks passing that it does not feel unsafe, despite some 'youths' hanging around…
TOAL from the square, there are some concrete plinths that can be used for sitting on. Despite the skyscrapers there is a good view in all directions, allowing good VLOS for flying for up to 500m in several directions.
I flew in February 2024 at 945pm in the dark - watch out for cranes and lights - and again the following morning at 645-7am for the sunrise.
Car parking is not cheap, and lots of roadworks meant a difficult drive back out from the centre, but there are options to park and ride which may be simpler anc cheaper, although I have not explored this option.
The originator declared that this location was not inside a Flight Restriction Zone at the time of being flown on 26/02/2024. It remains the responsibility of any pilot to check for any changes before flying at the same location.