Covent Garden Overview
Covent Garden is located in the eastern part of London's West End district just north of the Strand and Aldwych and south of Holborn. The City of London is to the east. The name is derived from Convent Garden and as the name suggests this was a cultivated plot providing fresh food for the locals. This is an essential visit for tourists and locals alike being a shopping and entertainment mecca for London. Most buildings in this area are protected by listed building status so as to preserve the history and classical look of the area.
There are 3 underground stations within walking distance, the closest being Covent Garden itself which is on the Piccadilly Line running from Heathrow through Kensington and Earls Court to the West End and Covent Garden. Leicester Square and Embankment are also close by. Car Parking is difficult in this area.
Visitors to Covent Garden can experience the multitude of unique "non chain" restaurants, shops, markets, theatres and galleries in this area. Notable shops are Adolfo Dominguez clothing and Godiva Chocolatiers. Nearby Neal Street is a utopia for shoe shoppers whilst Long Acre hosts many upmarket clothing outlets. The Covent Garden Piazza itself is the location of arts and craft markets, mainly at the weekends and here you can be entertained by street performers whilst shopping. The Jubilee craft market is where you will find craftsmen selling their original handmade arts and crafts, ceramics, hand made knitwear, pottery, silk screen printing, new age clothing, etchings, chinese art, hand made house plaques & house signs, heraldry,board games, enameling, jewellery, wooden toys, goldsmiths, doll houses, silversmiths, crystal, laceware, mohair sweaters, cardigans and coats, soft toys and dolls, luxury bathrobes, wood turning, karum carrom game boards and lots more.
Covent Garden has many restaurants catering for all tastes and budgets. Many are geared up for the pre and npost theates diners and at peak times tend to be full when the theatres close so either book or go early. Notable ones include Bertorelli's, Champagne Charlies Wine Bar, Chez Gerard at The Opera Terrace and Smollensky's Bar and Restaurant.
Of course, Covent Garden is best known for its theatres which include the Aldwych, Lyceum Theatre and Coliseum. Covent Garden is also home to the Royal Opera House which has great views from the Amphitheatre Terrace, where you can see the London Eye and Nelson's Column. This is also the home of the Royal Ballet, Britain's most prestigious ballet company.Covent Garden is home to the Avenue of Stars, London's answer to Hollywood's Walk of Fame, which runs in front of St. Paul's Church, also known as the "Actors' Church".
Covent Garden hotels tend to be generally upmarket although deals can be found at the weekends. If they above your budget then check out the hotels in South Kensington as they are only a simple and direct 10 minute trip on the Piccadilly Line Underground from Gloucester Road and Earls Court.
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COVENT GARDEN HOTEL LONDON, West End, London
 The Covent Garden hotel, as you might expect, is conveniently located in the middle of Convent Garden, only minutes from the tube station of the same name. Covent Garden has traditionally been a centre of small businesses, and today is no exception, yet it still manages to retain a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere. Theatreland and London's West End, are within easy reach and are popluar choices for the discerning traveller.
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STRAND PALACE HOTEL LONDON, West End, London
 The Strand Palace is of the best located hotels in London for leisure breaks being in the heart of theatreland and within walking distance of many of London major attractions such as Covent Garden, Trafalgar Square, BA London Eye, and St Paul's Cathedral. Ideal for those wishing to experience some of the best shopping in the world with Covent Garden, Oxford Street and Regent Street all within walking distance.
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