Only in London for a few days, and would like to take in some culture, but also get the chance for some shopping and relaxing? Then Covent Garden is definitely the walk for you! Very few people can resist the allure of the area which is a heady mix of markets, theatres, churches, café’s, bars and restaurants. All of these elements are brought together in the historic setting of Inigo Jones’ landmark Piazza designed in the 17th Century. This vibrant and exciting area of central London is unique in having not only a long and varied history, but also some of the best retail therapy in the capital!

Our walk allows you maximum opportunity for browsing the shops and stalls, watching the talented street artists perform in the square and enjoying some refreshment en route. The audio guide is available for streaming or to download on Amazon – iTunes – Google Play Music – Spotify.

We pass the following sites and attractions: The Bridge of Aspiration, The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden Piazza and Market, St Paul’s Church, Rules Restaurant, Lamb and Flag Public House, Seven Dials, Neals Yard.The walking distance is about 2KM, the full audio walk lasts for 30 minutes and usually takes us around hour when we do it.

Best Time to go: anytime, although if you would like to take a look inside the Royal Opera House, it is open to visitors between 10am and 3.30pm, Monday – Saturday. On Saturdays, Covent Garden Tube Station can be very busy and it can be turned into an ‘exit’ only. To leave the area, Leicester Square Station is only a two minute walk away on the same line.

The walk starts outside Covent Garden Tube Station. Track one of the walk will give you full instructions.

01 Introduction,WC2E 8BT,James Street, London, WC2E 8BT
02 Orientation,WC2E 8BT,James Street, London, WC2E 8BT
03 Bridge of Aspiration,WC2E 9DA46 Floral Street, London WC2E9DA
05 History of the Royal Opera House,WC2E 9DA46 Floral Street, London WC2E9DA
06 Directions to Theatre Museum,WC2E 9DA47 Floral Street, London WC2E9DA
07 The Theatre Museum,WC2E 7PR,Russell Street, London WC2E 7PR
08 Directions to Covent Garden Piazza,WC2E 7PR,Russell Street, London WC2E 7PR
09 History of the Covent Garden Area,Covent Garden Piazza, London WC2E
10 Covent Garden Market,Covent Garden Piazza, London WC2E
11 Directions to St Paul’s Church,WC2E 9ED,St. Paul’s Church, Bedford Street, London WC2E 9ED
12 St Pauls Covent Garden,WC2E 9ED,St. Paul’s Church, Bedford Street, London WC2E 9ED
13 Directions to Maiden Lane,WC2E 9ED,St. Paul’s Church, Bedford Street, London WC2E 9ED
14 Maiden Lane,Wc2E 7LB,Maiden Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2E 7LB
15 Directions to Inigo Place,Wc2E 7LB,Maiden Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2E 7LB
16 Inigo Place, WC2E 9SW,Inigo Place 31/33 Bedford Street Covent Garden London WC2E 9SW
17 Directions to Lamb and Flag, WC2E 9SW,Inigo Place 31/33 Bedford Street Covent Garden London WC2E 9SW
18 History of the Lamb and Flag,WC2E 9EB33, Rose St, London, WC2E 9EB
19 Directions to Seven Dials,WC2E 9EB33, Rose St, London, WC2E 9EB
20 Continuing to Seven Dials,WC2E 9EB33, Rose St, London, WC2E 9EB
21 Orientation at Seven Dials,WC2H 9EW,Seven Dials, London WC2H 9EW
22 Directions to Neals Yard,WC2H 9EW,Seven Dials, London WC2H 9EW
23 History of Neals Yard,WC2H 9DH,Neal’s Yard, London WC2H 9DH
24 Directions to Covent Garden Tube Station,WC2H 9DH,Neal’s Yard, London WC2H 9DH
25 Covent Garden Tube Station,WC2E 8BT,James Street, London, WC2E 8BT