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How to visit the Covent Garden neighborhood and the Piazza

Covent Garden is without a doubt the neighborhood in central London where you will find the most entertainment options. It is located in the western part of the West End and it is a place where you will not lack fun

This area is home to the Royal Opera House, the London Transport Museum and the Actors’ Church.

But also in the streets surrounding the neighborhood’s piazza we will find many pubs, clubs, cafes, theaters, craft and antique shops, or clothing stores.

Covent Garden Piazza

London - Covent GardenIn the exact center of the neighborhood there is an open space known as the Covent Garden Piazza.

In the past it housed a fruit and flower market that was moved to another space within the same district.

Today this structure is occupied by small craft, clothing or souvenir shops, as well as numerous cafes where you can rest for a while.

In the open-air area, completely cobbled, a large number of performances and concerts are held for free, although remember that if you liked it, it would not be a bad thing to give a symbolic amount to the artists.

All this and more give Covent Garden a special air and make it a perfect place to spend a day of our stay in London.

How to get to Covent Garden

To get there you can use the metro thanks to the Covent Garden station or bus lines 9, 13, 15, 23, 139, 153 and RV1. You can also get there by taking a pleasant walk from Leicester Square and Holborn tube stations.

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