Covent Garden station | London Covent Garden guide

Covent Garden tube station is situated in Covent Garden, which is located in both the eastern extreme of Westminster and the south-west corner of Camden. Covent Garden is bounded by High Holborn to the north, the Strand to the south, Kingsway to the east and Charing Cross road on the western side. The station is situated on the Piccadilly Line between the Leicester Square and Holborn stations, and is within Travelcard Zone 1. Of note here is the rumoured haunting of the station by murdered Shakespearean actor William Terriss, though you shouldn't let that put you off!

Attractions Near Covent Garden

There are many attractions around the area of the Covent Garden hotels. There is one of the most famous markets in England, and the piazza is worth seeing. The Royal Opera House is located in Covent Garden. For more culture, the Courtauld Art Gallery is here and houses the largest collection of Impressionist and post-Impressionist works in Britain. Also, and talking of Covent Garden hotels, the famous Savoy hotel is located close by on the Strand. Finally, there is always the option of catching the latest shows in one of the many theatres in the area.

Restaurants And Bars Near Covent Garden

As you would expect from such a popular location, there is a wealth of eating and drinking options around Covent Garden. There are the normal chain bars, such as All Bar One and pubs such as the Prince of Wales close by, as well as a scattering of unique places such as cocktail bar Jewel and the art deco themed piano-bar Knight's Bar.

There are numerous eateries around the area too. The Covent Garden hotels often have excellent restaurants, and Le Café du Jardin is an elegant place for those who desire a high-quality meal. There are Thai, Moroccan, Mexican, Italian, French and Indian cuisine outlets of varying price-ranges in the area. For the more budget visitor, there are first-rate quality chain outlets available, including Zizzi's and Wagamamas.