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Wander around the vibrant Covent Garden Market with shops, restaurants and street performers. Credit: Brendan Bell.

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Spot the decorative flowers on display around Covent Garden during the summer months. Credit: Shutterstock. Image courtesy of Shutterstock.

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Stroll around bustling Covent Garden which is filled with shops and restaurants to explore. Credit: London & Partners/Peter Cohen. Image courtesy of visitlondon.com.

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Take photos of the colourful buildings at Neal's Yard. Credit: Michael Barrow/London & Partners.

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Find world-class opera and ballet at the Royal Opera House. Credit: Michael Barrow/London & Partners. Image courtesy of visitlondon.com

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Covent Garden Christmas lights. Credit: Covent Garden. Image courtesy of Mission.

Covent Garden

Covent Garden and Strand

Address: The Market Building, Covent Garden

London

WC2E 8RF
Telephone:: +44 (0)20 7240 5781
Email: [email protected]
Public transport:: Tube: Covent Garden Train: Charing Cross

About

From high-end shopping and top West End shows to trendy bars and fantastic restaurants, discover plenty of fun things to see and do in London's iconic Covent Garden neighbourhood.

Buzzing with the excitement of the opera and Theatreland, this historic area boasts some of the best shopping and dining destinations in London's West End, alongside top attractions and experiences.

What is there to see and do at Covent Garden?

Covent Garden is home to fantastic shopping, dining and entertainment, as well as iconic London attractions such as Covent Garden Market, the London Transport Museum and the Royal Ballet and Opera.

From Apple to Tom Ford, Paul Smith to Mulberry, and Benjamin Pollock's Toyshop to Petersham Nurseries, Covent Garden offers a unique blend of global and independent brands, curated to satisfy every shopping need.

Whether it's breakfast or brunch, pre-theatre dining or burgers alfresco, Covent Garden is a foodie's paradise, filled with a diverse array of gastronomic options to suit all tastebuds, from morning to night. With renowned top-notch restaurants including the likes of Cora Pearl, Clos Maggiore, The Oystermen, Balthazar, Henri and Sushisamba, Covent Garden also offers world-class dining absolutely worth checking out.

Explore more things to do with our Covent Garden area guide, featuring the best activities, top West End shows and where to stay nearby.

Where is Covent Garden?

Bordered by St Martin’s Lane to the west, The Strand to the south, Aldwych to the east and Seven Dials and The Yards to the north, Covent Garden is ideally placed within London's West End in central London.

How do I get to Covent Garden?

The closest Tube station is Covent Garden (Piccadilly line). There are 193 steps to street level at Covent Garden Station, which is quite a climb, so we recommend taking the lifts! Leicester Square (Piccadilly and Northern lines) is a good alternative if you're travelling on the Tube, and it's only a short walk away.

Charing Cross (Bakerloo and Northern lines, National Rail) also serves the area, along with plenty of bus routes.

When is Covent Garden open?

Covent Garden, the Piazza and the Market Building are always open, but the shops usually operate from 10am to 8pm Monday to Saturday, and from 11am to 6pm on Sunday. The Apple Market is open daily from 10am until 6pm, while the East Colonnade Market is open from 10.30am until 7pm.

Please check individual shops and restaurants for specific venues' opening times.

Facilities & Accessibility

Access Inside Building Facilities: Ramps within building; Seating for limited mobility users along routes; Some routes suitable for limited mobility users; Some routes suitable for wheelchair users; Steps with handrail within building; Steps within building
Access into the Building: Assisted wheelchair access; Flat routes from parking area to entrance; Full, non-assisted wheelchair access; Ramps from parking area to entrance; Temporary ramps available
Accessible Bathroom Facilities: Bathrooms available with separate shower unit; Designated wheelchair accessible public toilet; Some toilets with handrails
Accessible Communication Facilities: Audible alarm system; Visual alarm system
Accessible Parking Facilities: Designated disabled parking available within fifty metres of main entrance; Drop-off point for guests available outside main entrance; Public car park available within two hundred metres of main entrance
Accessible Venue Facilities: Assistance dogs welcome; Staff available to assist; Staff available twenty four hours
Additional Accessible Facilities: Accessible baby changing rooms
Catering Facilities: Bar; Cafe; Food shop; Outdoor dining / Beer garden; Restaurant; Theatre menu
General Facilities: Secure cycle storage

Events at Covent Garden

The Traitors: Live Experience

Location