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The neighbourhood of Covent Garden, also referred to as London’ s West End with neighbouring Soho is an exciting place to visit in the heart of the city.  It offers plenty of entertainment with various theatres,  free street performers, cafes and world known operas . It is also a great shopping location with many pedestrian streets, hidden allies and indoor centres, perfect to find your ideal crafted gift or designer piece of clothing.  At its heart lies the Covent Garden Piazza, a lovely market  place built in the 17 century as London’s first planned square by Indigo Jones.  It is also home to the Royal Opera House to the East, The Somerset House and Art Gallery to the South and the bustling Seven Dials area to the West.

Covent Garden Topics

1. Introduction
2. About Covent Garden
3. Covent Garden Top Sights
4. Covent Garden Top Hotels
5. Covent Garden Photographs

About Covent Garden

Covent Garden is a London’s district located in the easternmost part of the City of Westminster as well as the south-western corner of the London Borough of Camden.  It is delimitated by New Oxford Road to the north, Kingsway to the East,  Embankment to the South and Charing Cross road to the East .  It is situated in the heart of Central London  with neighbouring Bloomsbury and the British Museum to the North, the financial district of the City to the East, the Thames River to the South and vibrant  district Soho to the West.

Covent Garden Top 10 Streets

The top 10 famous street s of Covent Garden include (in alphabetical order):

1. Bow Street, home to the Royal Opera House
2. Charing Cross Road, famous for its book stores  and separating Soho to the West
3. Drury Lane, known as a Theatre street and includes the famous Theatre Royal
4. Kingsway, separating Holborn to the East
5. Long Acre, an east-west street with plenty of restaurants and shops
6. Neal Street, famous for designer boutiques
7. New Oxford Street, separating Bloomsbury to the North
8. Shaftesbury Avenue,  in the north west
9. St Martin’s Lane, famous for its theatres including the London Coliseum
10. Strand, the biggest street in the Southern part and home to Charring Cross

Covent Garden Top Attractions

Covent Garden is blessed with some of Central London key attractions, from the Victoria Embankment Gardens in the South to the Piazza at its heart and small streets to the East.  The following are the best sights to visit in Covent Garden including buildings, monuments, statues, museum, squares and churches (in alphabetical order):

1. Adelphi Theatre
2. Bush House
3. Charring Cross
4. Courtauld Institute of Art Gallery
5. Donmar Warehouse
6. English National Opera
7. Jubilee Hall Market
8. Lamb & Flag
9. London Coliseum
10. London’s Transport Museum
11. Neal’s Yards
12. Piazza and central Market
13. Royal Opera House
14. Savoy Chapel
15. Seven Dials
16. Somerset House
17. St Paul’s Covent Garden
18. St-Mary-le-Strand
19. Theatre Royal Drury Lane
20. Victoria Embankment Gardens

Adelphi Theatre

The Adelphi Theatre is a well know West End Theatre situated on the Strand in the Southern part of Coven Garden.

Bush House

Bush House is a building situated between Aldwych and The Strand in the South-eastern corner of Coven Garden.  It is currently occupied by the BBC, Deloitte and  HM Revenue & Customs.

Charring Cross

Charing Cross is a famous Coven Garden area as well as train and underground station.  It is located next o the famous Trafalgar Square at the junction of the Strand, Whitehall and Cockspur Street.

Courtauld Institute of Art Gallery

The Courtauld Institute of Art situated between the Strand and Embankment, right next to the Somerset House is  considered one of the world’s most renown centre for Art history.  It is a self-governing college part of the University of London.

Donmar Warehouse

The Donmar Warehouse is a small not-for-profit theatre situated on one of the corner of the Seven Dials intersection in the heart of Covent Garden.

English National Opera

The English National Opera is well known opera company based in the heart of Covent Garden at the London Coliseum in St. Martin’s Lane.

Jubilee Hall Market

The Jubilee Hall Market is the central building on the  Covent Garden Piazza with plenty of cafes, pubs, shops and boutiques.  It is one of the most popular destination in Covent Garden, especially for the Apple Market offering craft products.

Lamb & Flag

The Lamb & Flag is one of London’s oldest pub and is an ideal place to enjoy a nice pint in the heart of Covent Garden.

London Coliseum

The London Coliseum situated on Upper Saint Martin’s Lane is a famous establishment in Covent Garden., home to the English National Opera company.

Neal’s Yards

Neal’s Yard is a hidden treasure in the heart of Coven Garden, named after the 17th century developer, Thomas Neale.  This little alley opening  into a courtyard  is situated between Shorts Gardens and Monmouth Street and offers a variety of health food cafes and new age retailers including Neal’s Yard Remedies, Neal’s Yard Dairy and the World Food Cafe.

The London Transport Museum

The London Transport Museum is situated on the central Covent Garden Piazza and as it name suggest shows the heritage of the capital’s transport system.

Piazza and central Market

The Piazza and central Market constitute the heart of the Covent Garden district.  This central square was originally laid out in 1630, designed by Inigo Jones as  the first purpose built in London.  It is now packed with plenty of craft shops and cafes on the inside and various street entertainer on the outside.

Royal Opera House

The Royal Opera House is situated right next to the Covent Garden Piazza and is often referred as "Covent Garden".  It was built in 1732 as the "Theatre Royal", but following  a series of fires, the current building is the third theatre on the site.  It was extensively revamp in the 90s at a cost of £178m and may now seat up to 2,268 people.

Savoy Chapel

The Savoy Chapel also referred to as the Queen’s Chapel of the Savoy is situate South of the Strand and dedicated to St John the Baptist. It was originally built in the medieval era off the main church of the Savoy Palace (later the Savoy Hospital). The Hospital was in ruins by the 19th century, and the Chapel was the only part to survive demolition.

Seven Dials

The Seven Dials is a famous junction in the West of Covent Garden.  There are seven streets converging  with at its centre a sundial column.  The Seven Dials is today a commercial neighbourhood packed with various West End theatres and fashion-focused shops.

Somerset House

The Somerset House is a famous building home to art galleries, situated in the South of Covent Garden between the Strand and Embankment and overlooking the River Thames

St Paul’s Covent Garden

The Covent Garden St Paul’s church not be confused with the famous St Paul’s cathedral in the City is situated on the Western side of the Piazza.  It is a beautiful little church designed by Inigo Jones, the master behind the market.  It is considered the parish church of Covent Garden and is often referred to as the Actors’ Church because of its long association with the theatre community.

St-Mary-le-Strand

St. Mary le Strand is a small Church also referred to as Island Church because of its location on a traffic island on Strand street next to Aldwych.  It is considered the official church of the Women’s Royal Naval Service.

Victoria Embankment Gardens

The Victoria Embankment Gardens are a series of beautiful gardens located in the South of Covent Garden between the Strand and Embankment overlooking the River Thames and the London Eye.

Covent Garden Top Hotels

Covent Garden hasn’t much accommodations establishments compared to other parts of London, but offers some of the mostly know of London’s hotels including the Aldwych , the Savoy and the Covent Garden Hotel.  It is an ideal place to stay in the heart of London, especially if you are looking to catch a West End Show.

1. Aldwych Hotel
2. Covent Garden Hotel
3. Savoy Hotel
4. Swiss Hotel
5. Waldorf Hotel

One Aldwych Hotel

The One Aldwych Hotel is an 5-star accommodation offering 105 spacious guestrooms fully equipped with contemporary décor and modern amenities.  It is located in a Edwardian buildings on the famous theatre street Aldwych.  It is close to the Covent Garden central Piazza and market.
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Covent Garden Hotel

The Covent Garden Hotel is a jewel in the heart of Covent Garden.  It is situated in the heart of Theatreland and  surrounded with some of London’s best restaurants, bars, cafes and nightlife.

Savoy Hotel

The Savoy is an ultra-luxurious hotel located between the banks of the Thames and The Strand, close to various theatres in Covent Garden and Trafalgar Square. It offers an exclusive selection of 263 rooms that are uniquely decorated with modern-retro fusion and an on-site bar perfect for an intimate drink or romantic meeting.
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Swiss Hotel Covent Garden

The Swiss Hotel Covent Garden is a luxury class hotel, situated next to the River Thames on the Southern Eastern part of Covent Garden. It offers stylish rooms with a distinctive English countryside theme that provides a sanctuary from the surrounding city.
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Waldorf Hotel

The Waldorf Hilton Hotel is situated on Aldwych street in the heart of Covent Garden Theatreland.  It offers various facilities including an indoor pool, a  business centre and 7 meeting rooms seating up to 400.
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Covent Garden Photographs

Central London, Charring Cross, Covent Garden, Jubilee Hall Market, Lamb & Flag, London Coliseum, London’s Transport Museum, Neal’s Yards, Piazza and central Market, Royal Opera House, Savoy Chapel, Seven Dials, Somerset House, St Paul’s Covent Garden, St-Mary-le-Strand