One area of London where you can cram the whole of the 'London Experience' into one day without even having to change post code is Covent Garden. In this single, small neighbourhood you can have breakfast, visit a museum, buy presents, eat lunch, enjoy a beauty treatment, buy a designer dress, have a spot of supper, go to the theatre and then have a nightcap! Not bad for an area that used to be known for providing vegetables for a local convent!
There are three permanent markets in Covent Garden. Firstly, there's the Apple Market. This is particularly appealing to those who like something just a little bit different, specialising, as it does, in vintage and hand crafted jewellery and accessories. The East Colonnade Market is ideal for those looking for gifts; here you can buy handmade soap, one-off accessories, confectionery and original artworks. Finally, there's the Jubilee Market. From Tuesdays to Fridays this sells general wares, but on Mondays it becomes an antiques market and at weekends it offers arts and crafts
If you can't find what you're looking for in the markets, you'll surely find it in one of the many delightful shops in the area. From cutting edge fashion to luxury cosmetics, from quirky toy shops to purveyors of gourmet food, there's something here to please everyone.
The best cuisines from around the world are brought together in Covent Garden. If burgers in an American diner are difficult to swallow, then how about a chicken and banana stew in a Persian restaurant?
If it's a quiet (or a lively!) drink that you want, then there's a range of pubs and bars you can visit, from traditional pubs serving real ales to smart bars selling a range of exotic cocktails. You can have live music, cabaret or sports coverage alongside your drink, all tastes are catered for!
Covent Garden has been associated with theatre ever since 1663, when Thomas Killigrew's King's Theatre Company moved into the newly built Theatre Royal in Drury Lane. The building that stands there now is its fourth incarnation; opened in 1812, it is acknowledged to be one of the world's most haunted theatres! Similarly, the Royal Opera House has been built three times since it first opened in 1732, the first two theatres having been destroyed by fire in the 19th century. Home to the Royal Opera and the Royal Ballet, as well as its lavish evening productions it also hosts exhibitions and activities during the day.
There are two museums in Covent Garden: the London Transport Museum and the London Film Museum. The London Transport Museum offers a fascinating overview of the transport system of London, providing, amongst other things, a window on transport past, present and future. The London Film Museum celebrates the history of British cinema; particularly exciting for those of us of a certain age is its presentation of the complete cast list of Thunderbirds - not quite the original puppets, but they are turned out from the original moulds!
Covent Garden is fantastically easy to get to, having its own underground station and being just a short walk away from Leicester Square. Furthermore, buses pass along The Strand regularly. There really is no excuse for not visiting!
There are three permanent markets in Covent Garden. Firstly, there's the Apple Market. This is particularly appealing to those who like something just a little bit different, specialising, as it does, in vintage and hand crafted jewellery and accessories. The East Colonnade Market is ideal for those looking for gifts; here you can buy handmade soap, one-off accessories, confectionery and original artworks. Finally, there's the Jubilee Market. From Tuesdays to Fridays this sells general wares, but on Mondays it becomes an antiques market and at weekends it offers arts and crafts
If you can't find what you're looking for in the markets, you'll surely find it in one of the many delightful shops in the area. From cutting edge fashion to luxury cosmetics, from quirky toy shops to purveyors of gourmet food, there's something here to please everyone.
The best cuisines from around the world are brought together in Covent Garden. If burgers in an American diner are difficult to swallow, then how about a chicken and banana stew in a Persian restaurant?
If it's a quiet (or a lively!) drink that you want, then there's a range of pubs and bars you can visit, from traditional pubs serving real ales to smart bars selling a range of exotic cocktails. You can have live music, cabaret or sports coverage alongside your drink, all tastes are catered for!
Covent Garden has been associated with theatre ever since 1663, when Thomas Killigrew's King's Theatre Company moved into the newly built Theatre Royal in Drury Lane. The building that stands there now is its fourth incarnation; opened in 1812, it is acknowledged to be one of the world's most haunted theatres! Similarly, the Royal Opera House has been built three times since it first opened in 1732, the first two theatres having been destroyed by fire in the 19th century. Home to the Royal Opera and the Royal Ballet, as well as its lavish evening productions it also hosts exhibitions and activities during the day.
There are two museums in Covent Garden: the London Transport Museum and the London Film Museum. The London Transport Museum offers a fascinating overview of the transport system of London, providing, amongst other things, a window on transport past, present and future. The London Film Museum celebrates the history of British cinema; particularly exciting for those of us of a certain age is its presentation of the complete cast list of Thunderbirds - not quite the original puppets, but they are turned out from the original moulds!
Covent Garden is fantastically easy to get to, having its own underground station and being just a short walk away from Leicester Square. Furthermore, buses pass along The Strand regularly. There really is no excuse for not visiting!
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