Covent Garden, London

Name: Covent Garden
Address: London, United Kingdom

#2105 among attractions in London

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Covent Garden is a district in London, on the eastern fringes of the West End, between St Martin's Lane and Drury Lane. It is associated with the former fruit-and-vegetable market in the central square, now a popular shopping and tourist site, and with the Royal Opera House, itself known as "Covent Garden". The district is divided by the main thoroughfare of Long Acre, north of which is given over to independent shops centred on Neal's Yard and Seven Dials, while the south contains the central square with its street performers and most of the historical buildings, theatres and entertainment facilities, including the London Transport Museum and the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°30'42"N, 0°7'22"W

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City of Westminster (St. James's)London United Kingdom

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Covent Garden – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: London Transport Museum, Royal Opera House, Tavistock Street, St Paul's.

~340 ftE
Vintage London buses, trains and trams
London Transport Museum, London
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Covent Garden, the London Transport Museum offers a captivating journey through the evolution of London's iconic transport system. This museum, a treasure trove for transport enthusiasts and history buffs alike, is housed in a charming Victorian...
~360 ftNW
Grand, colonnaded opera and ballet theatre
Royal Opera House, London
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London's bustling Covent Garden, the Royal Opera House stands as a beacon of cultural sophistication and artistic excellence. This prestigious venue, with its grand Victorian façade and luxurious interiors, has been captivating audiences with...
~590 ftE
Shopping, Shopping district
Tavistock Street, London
3 min walk • Tavistock Street is a street in the Covent Garden area of London which runs parallel to the Strand between Drury Lane and Southampton Street just south of the market piazza.
~240 ftW
Church, Greek Revival architecture, Inigo Jones
St Paul's, London
2 min walk • St Paul's Cathedral, a masterpiece of English Baroque architecture, stands as an iconic feature of the London skyline. Designed by the renowned architect Sir Christopher Wren, the church was completed in 1710 after the Great Fire of London destroyed the original...
~610 ftE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Lyceum Theatre, London
3 min walk • The Lyceum Theatre is a West End theatre located in the City of Westminster, on Wellington Street, just off the Strand in central London. It has a seating capacity of 2,100. The origins of the theatre date to 1765.
~1030 ftSW
Nightlife
The Harp, London
5 min walk • The Harp is a public house at 47 Chandos Place, Covent Garden, London, WC2N 4HS. It was The Welsh Harp until 1995, when it was taken over by an Irish woman Binnie Walsh, who subsequently bought the pub. The pub was subsequently sold to Fuller's in 2014.
~670 ftW
Nightlife
Lamb and Flag, London
4 min walk • The Lamb and Flag is a Grade II listed public house at Rose Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2. The building is erroneously said to date back to Tudor times, and to have been a licensed premises since 1623, but in fact dates from the early 18th century. The building became a pub in 1772.
~560 ftS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Comedy club
Adelphi Theatre, London
3 min walk • The Adelphi Theatre is a London West End theatre, located on the Strand in the City of Westminster. The present building is the fourth on the site.
~970 ftS
Vernacular architecture, Palace
Durham House, London
5 min walk • Durham House, or Durham Inn, was the historic London town house of the Bishop of Durham in the Strand. Its gardens descended to the River Thames.
~120 ftSE
Shopping, Market, Flea market
Jubilee Market, London
1 min walk • Jubilee Market is located in Jubilee Hall in Covent Garden, London. The first market in Covent Garden piazza took place in 1654, and Jubilee Market was built in 1904, covering Tavistock Street, named after the then Duke of Bedford, Marquess of Tavistock.
~590 ftSE
Nightlife
The Coal Hole, London
3 min walk • The Coal Hole is a Grade II listed public house at 91 Strand, London. It is part of the Savoy Court, itself an extension of the Savoy Hotel complex, and was built in 1903–04 by the architect T. E. Collcutt.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Covent Garden?

Nearby attractions include Jubilee Market, London (1 min walk), St Paul's, London (2 min walk), London Transport Museum, London (2 min walk), Royal Opera House, London (2 min walk).

How to get to Covent Garden by public transport?

The nearest stations to Covent Garden:

Bus

Southampton Street / Covent Garden • Lines: N26 (3 min walk)
Savoy Street • Lines: N26 (3 min walk)

Metro

Covent Garden • Lines: Piccadilly (4 min walk)
Leicester Square • Lines: Northern, Piccadilly (6 min walk)

Train

Charing Cross (8 min walk)
London Waterloo (19 min walk)

Ferry

Embankment • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Rb6 (9 min walk)
Festival Pier • Lines: Green Tour (10 min walk)