Overview
Originally a 17th-century fruit and vegetable market, Covent Garden was redeveloped as a commercial district in 1980 and is now centered on the glass-roofed Apple Market building, filled with shops, cafés, and street performances. Licensed street performers — mimes, jugglers, opera buskers — entertain crowds throughout the day. The Royal Opera House sits right next door, making it easy to combine with a show. Free entry. 1-minute walk from Covent Garden tube station.
Travel Tips
Street performances peak during the day, so visit in the afternoon to catch a variety of acts.
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Attractions near Covent Garden
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Things to Do in London
Thames River Cruise
Boat tour along the Thames from Westminster to Greenwich passing Big Ben, Tower Bridge, and Canary Wharf. About GBP 15-25
West End Musical
Catch a West End show like The Lion King, Wicked, or Les Misérables. About GBP 30-150
Harry Potter Studio Tour
Visit the Harry Potter film sets and props at Warner Bros. Studio Leavesden. Admission plus return shuttle about GBP 100-120