Location: Covent Garden
Top Things to do in Covent Garden
10 Sights & Landmarks in Covent Garden That You Shouldn't Miss
The crown jewels, Buckingham Palace, Camden Market…in London, history collides with art, fashion, food, and good British ale. A perfect day is different for everyone: culture aficionados shouldn't miss the Tate Modern and the Royal Opera House. If you love fashion, Oxford Street has shopping galore. For foodies, cream tea at Harrod’s or crispy fish from a proper chippy offers classic London flavor. Music and book buffs will love seeing Abbey Road and the Sherlock Holmes Museum (at 221B Baker Street, of course).
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1. Seven Dials Comedy
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5.0 based on 27 reviews
The Seven Dials Club is an exciting venue which hosts a variety of events from comedy nights to weddings. It is located on Earlham Street, one of the cobbled roads leading off of the Seven Dials Monument in Covent Garden.
2. United Grand Lodge of England
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5.0 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By Andy-S60 - London, United Kingdom
Magnificent art-deco style structure on the corner of Great Queen Street and Wild Street, dating back to 1933. It's also on trip Advisor as Freemasons Hall which has many more reviews! We had a tour here which was fascinating, and there's a museum open to the general public which has many artifacts and literature detailing the history of Freemasonary. Go in with an open mind and it's amazing what you will learn.
3. Corpus Christi Catholic Church
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
'Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Maiden Lane is the Westminster Diocesan Shrine of the Blessed Sacrament, situated in the heart of Covent Garden in central London. Opened in 1874 by Cardinal Manning, the church has recently undergone extensive restoration and was reopened in 2018 by Cardinal Nichols. The Church is open every day from 7:30am - approx. 7pm, with daily Mass, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Confessions. Also known as the Actors' Church, this 'hidden gem' of Covent Garden is a sanctuary of prayerful peace and calm amidst the chaos of a busy city. Mgr Ronald Knox preached here for many years and the church also features in Graeme Greene's novel 'The End of the Affair'. Corpus Christi is open to all.'
Reviewed By lpMaggi713 - Baltimore, United States
While walking along Maiden Lane, we found this lovely Catholic Church. It is the Westminster Diocesan Shrine of the Blessed Sacrament, and was elevated to this dignity by Cardinal Nichols in 2018. The church was just stunningly beautiful. It was built in 1874 as an act of reparation for sins. One of the early parish priests was Fr. Francis Stanfield, who wrote two famous hymns: “Sweet Sacrament Divine” and “O Sacred Heart.” As home to the Catholic Association for Performing Arts, Corpus Christi has also become known as the Actors’ Church, providing a home for Catholic Actors performing in Covent Garden and around the West End. About two years ago they began the Sodality of the Blessed Sacrament, which encourages devotion to the Mass and the Eucharist. We visited in early January and were so pleased to see the church still decorated for Christmas, including the Nativity Set. The church is usually open every day from around 8:00 am until around 7:00 pm. Don’t miss this church. The closest Tube station is Covent Garden.
4. The Gramophone Company Plaque
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By 968nicholash - London, United Kingdom
This Westminster Green Plaque marks the premises where Europe's first record recording studio was opened in 1898 by Fred Gaisberg under the trading name 'The Gramophone Company'. The studio was run by a handful of early recording pioneers with big dreams and limited resources. Just over three decades later, The Gramophone Company changed its name to EMI and opened a new studio at Abbey Road, now rightly famous as the place where the Beatles and many other stars recorded their best work. The plaque was unveiled on the 4th December 2019 by Roger Taylor, best known as the drummer in the rock band Queen. It marks probably the single most important site in the UK music industry's history and is an absolute must see for music fans.
5. Trafalgar Square
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4.5 based on 8,105 reviews
A 145-foot-high monument, bearing a statue of Lord Horatio Nelson guarded by lions, marks the spot considered the center of London.
Reviewed By S4136XSdavidb - Texas, United States
Surrounded by foreign embassies, this plaza is in the heart of the great city. With it's tall monument to Admiral Nelson, guarded by the famous four lion statues, the National Gallery is there with one of the world's greatest collections of art. St-Martins-of-the Field church is across the street, Whitehall and No 10 Downing street nearby, A great spot for people watching and taking pictures.
6. Covent Garden
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4.5 based on 24,740 reviews
Filled with restaurants, bars, markets and boutiques, London's premier tourist center offers fabulous shopping by day, and the destination of theatergoers and patrons of the Royal Opera House by night.
Reviewed By adrianhenryyu - London, United Kingdom
Great hidden craft gems in a busy market. Loved the craft offered in both jubilee and apple markets and great handcrafted wellbeing products from Eunoia in jubilee market - a bit of zen amongst all the hustle and bustle
7. Freemasons' Hall
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4.5 based on 521 reviews
Freemasons’ Hall has been the centre of English Freemasonry for over 240 years. It is the meeting place for over 1,000 Masonic Lodges and the headquarters of the United Grand Lodge of England, the first Grand Lodge in the world. The building, which is Grade II* listed, dates from 1927-1933, and has a richly decorated interior. The architects were H V Ashley and F Winton Newman. When the Grand Temple is not in use there are up to five tours per day. These tours are free, and each starts in the Library and Museum. Visitors should bring photographic ID which may be required to be shown before the tour commences. Please note: Freemasons’ Hall is not open on Sundays, public holidays, the Saturday preceding a Monday public holiday, or over the Christmas / New Year period. It is also not possible to hold tours when there are major events happening, some of which are arranged at short notice. If you are making a special trip to visit Freemasons' Hall then please contact us first.
Reviewed By Code8 - Leighton Buzzard, United Kingdom
As a Freemason it is worth while visiting, it is a totally free tour and for those sceptical of masons please come and have a look around. It is a fantastic building in the centre of London, with plenty of restaurants and bars nearby.
8. St Martin-in-the-Fields
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4.5 based on 1,294 reviews
St Martin-in-the-Fields is a landmark. Its fine Georgian architecture and prominent location place it at the heart of the nation. Its work has valued historic tradition, but St Martin’s has always been innovative in response to changing needs. From London’s first free lending library to the first religious broadcast, St Martin’s has broken new ground in defining what it means to be a church. Solidifying its position for years to come, St Martin's has an award-winning cafe, puts on concerts with London's best musicians, and hosts fantastic events in its unique subterranean spaces. Free lunchtime concerts take place every Monday, Tuesday and Friday, a fantastic way to hear both established and emerging stars of the classical scene. As well as the fantastic food on offer in the Cafe in the Crypt, during the summer months St Martin's opens the Cafe in the Courtyard, offering a host of al fresco delights.
Reviewed By F5704LHangelap - Cumbria, United Kingdom
its a lovely old church that I visited for the upteenth time just cos I wanted to compare it to St Pauls Chapel in New York which was modelled after this and it really is "a back to front version" - The food in the crypt isn't always great but they do such supportive work for the homeless that its my favourite place to eat! They do amazing free lunchtime concerts with a wide range of muscial styles as well as some paid concerts too A good place to listen to music and rest your feet after going round the national gallery for hours!
9. St. Paul's Church (The Actors' Church)
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4.5 based on 167 reviews
Reviewed By durham05 - Durham, United Kingdom
Enjoyed my visit here. You have to really look for the church as it's easy to miss. Inside there are lots of monuments to famous actors, some very recent indeed. Very beautiful and peaceful. Well worth checking out.
10. Seven Dials
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4.5 based on 225 reviews
Welcome to Seven Dials, the intriguing network of seven atmospheric streets that link Covent Garden to Soho. Always buzzy, packed with independent boutiques, international fashion labels, heritage brands, beauty salons, men’s grooming specialists, traditional pubs, cool cocktail bars, cafes, restaurants, theatres and smart hotels; historic Seven Dials is modern London’s most original shopping and lifestyle destination.
Reviewed By jasont863 - Adelaide, Australia
The one thing I love about London is you just don't know what gems you may find as you wander about without an agenda, Seven Dials is one of those gems. Located close to Covent Garden Tube / Market area access is easy, the variety of shops should satisfy most and there are also places to stop for drinks / eats also. There is so much to do at the Seven Dials and also the surrounding attractions that it is worth allowing for at least a full day to just wander at your own pace and take it all in. Tip, if you use the Tube to Covent station do not use the stairs to get to the street level unless you are fit and have no bags, the seemingly large amount of people waiting for the lifts will clear pretty quickly so just be patient.
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