Coventry Street, London

Name: Coventry Street
Address: London, United Kingdom

#1350 among attractions in London

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Coventry Street is a short street in the West End of London, connecting Piccadilly Circus to Leicester Square. Part of the street is a section of the A4, a major road through London. It is named after the politician Henry Coventry, secretary of state to Charles II. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°30'37"N, 0°7'58"W

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

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Coventry Street – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Brewer Street, Her Majesty's Theatre, Criterion Theatre, London Pavilion.

~780 ftNW
Shopping, Street, Shopping district
Brewer Street, London
4 min walk • Tucked away in the bustling heart of London's West End, Brewer Street is a vibrant thoroughfare known for its eclectic mix of shops, eateries, and cultural hotspots. Situated within the dynamic district of Soho, Brewer Street offers a slice of London's diverse urban...
~790 ftS
Theater, Opera, Concerts and shows
Her Majesty's Theatre, London
4 min walk • Her Majesty's Theatre, a venerable institution nestled in the heart of London's West End, stands as a beacon of the performing arts in England's capital. With its opulent façade and historic significance, the theatre has been entertaining audiences with top-tier...
~320 ftSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Criterion Theatre, London
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London's vibrant West End, the Criterion Theatre is a beacon of cultural entertainment renowned for its intimate setting and rich history. This Victorian-era playhouse, established in 1874, is a Grade II* listed building and stands as a...
~250 ftW
Theater
London Pavilion, London
2 min walk • The London Pavilion is a building on the corner of Shaftesbury Avenue and Coventry Street on the north-east side of Piccadilly Circus in London. It is currently a shopping arcade and part of the Trocadero Centre.
~600 ftNE
Nightlife, Cinema
Empire, London
3 min walk • The Empire, Leicester Square is a cinema currently operated by Cineworld on the north side of Leicester Square, London. The Empire was originally built in 1884 as a variety theatre and was rebuilt for films in the 1920s.
~680 ftE
Square, Theater, Concerts and shows
Leicester Square, London
4 min walk • Leicester Square is a pedestrianised square in the West End of London, England. It was laid out in 1670 as Leicester Fields, which was named after the recently built Leicester House, itself named after Robert Sidney, 2nd Earl of Leicester.
~380 ftW
Bustling Theatreland traffic junction
Piccadilly Circus, London
2 min walk • Piccadilly Circus is a road junction and public space of London's West End in the City of Westminster. It was built in 1819 to connect Regent Street with Piccadilly.
~580 ftE
Monuments and statues
Statue of Charlie Chaplin, London
3 min walk • The statue of Charlie Chaplin in Leicester Square, London, is a work of 1979 by the sculptor John Doubleday. It portrays the actor, comedian and filmmaker in his best-known role, as The Tramp.
~620 ftSE
Theater, Georgian architecture, Greek Revival architecture
Theatre Royal Haymarket, London
4 min walk • The Theatre Royal Haymarket is a West End theatre on Haymarket in the City of Westminster which dates back to 1720, making it the third-oldest London playhouse still in use.
~770 ftNE
Nightlife
De Hems, London
4 min walk • De Hems is a café, pub and oyster-house in the Chinatown area of London just off Shaftesbury Avenue. It made its name purveying oysters and now sells beers from the Low countries such as Grolsch and Heineken with Dutch food such as bitterballen and frikandellen.
~750 ftNE
Nightlife, Cinema
Prince Charles Cinema, London
4 min walk • The Prince Charles Cinema is a repertory cinema located in Leicester Place, 50 yards north of Leicester Square in the West End of London.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Coventry Street?

Nearby attractions include London Trocadero, London (1 min walk), Prince of Wales Theatre, London (2 min walk), London Pavilion, London (2 min walk), Criterion Theatre, London (2 min walk).

How to get to Coventry Street by public transport?

The nearest stations to Coventry Street:

Bus

Trocadero / Haymarket • Lines: 38, N38 (2 min walk)
Dean Street / Chinatown • Lines: 38, N38 (5 min walk)

Metro

Piccadilly Circus • Lines: Bakerloo, Piccadilly (3 min walk)
Leicester Square • Lines: Northern, Piccadilly (6 min walk)

Train

Charing Cross (12 min walk)
London Waterloo (26 min walk)

Ferry

Embankment • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Rb6 (14 min walk)
Festival Pier • Lines: Green Tour (18 min walk)