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Covent Garden

Covent Garden, London WC2E, England (Covent Garden)
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Ranked #64 of 889 attractions in London
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Type: Neighborhoods, Flea/ Street Markets, Parks, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: Shopping, Dining, Drinking
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Owner description: Filled with restaurants, bars, markets and boutiques, London's premier tourist center offers fabulous shopping by day, and the destination of... more » Owner description: 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. « less
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2013 NEW

I go here on lunch time walk sometime. love the buzz. Love the guys who display gravity defying acts - amazing... there's always some or the other street crowd pleasing act on. Well worth a visit

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Birkirkara, Malta
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

Fantastic lively place to stroll around. There are street entertainers, jugglers and all sorts of things to watch which are all free ! If you want to eat or get a drink then it can be costly but if you go I to the market then you can get fast food if you are on a budget. There are some... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

If you don't mind crowds, give this market a try. Amazing range of pictures, designer bags (real ones), fossils, family coat of arms, marbles, hand painted crafts.

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

I love Covent Garden! It is the sort of place where you just wonder about aimlessly, watching the street performers and sampling the food from the market stalls. And then there are lots of bars and restaurants in the area to chill out at. It can get quite crowded depending on the time of day, but sometimes that atmosphere of... More

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Bedford, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013

It stands out because of its name,but i felt a little disappointed this time i visited.Again the place was buzzing and full of life with the various street buskers and musicians,some should be on tv,especially the musicians,some of the "entertainment"is a bit ham though.The punch and judy pub is good for a nose from the first level,a nice pub with... More

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Toronto, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

so much fun - pub on every corner and perpetual buskers. They are centre stage and easy walking distance from the tube.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013 via mobile

Used to be full of independent stores now mainly multiples,but the Apple Market has individual traders and craft stalls. Street entertainers are free , attract large crowds and can be excellent. The eateries are virtually all of the well known British chains and are crowded and quite expensive , much better to dine at restaurants slightly away from main tourist... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

The drinks at Punch and Judy are now ridiculously overpriced - a glass of wine and a beer for nearly £12! Felt like I'd been robbed!!! The show in the square was a bit rubbish too - they used to be good but both we saw failed in whatever they were meant to be doing and weren't funny in the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

Nice place to spend a Sunday afternoon especially if the weather is nice. Some great restaurants, shops and markets. There are always some interesting street performers, singers, musicans, circus type acts. I always make sure to spare a few hours to visit Covent Garden when in London.

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

Covent Garden is always a lively place to go. Always something going on and I enjoy the entertainment in the square. The Punch and Judy pub is also worth a visit for a quick drink

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