Backpacker's Guide to London
Covent Garden
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Introduction
The fun never stops in Covent Garden, one of London’s centre of recreation and entertainment. You’ll find many theatres, museums, galleries here, and if you schedule your tour appropriately, you can even attend the festivals that are frequently held in this area.
Because of this, Covent Garden is a must-see in any visit to London. Whether you feel like watching a movie or a musical, shop for souvenirs at its many boutiques and shops or spend hours admiring beautiful works of art, Covent Garden is sure to have something for you.
Alternative Things to Do
What’s a vacation without an all out shopping trip? Covent Garden has many shops with a variety of merchandise. Whatever your preference (or your budget!) you’ll find something to bring home. A book on London’s history? A stuffed toy for your child? Designer shoes or vintage blouses? Perfumes or handmade pottery for your kitchen? Music CD’s or biographies of your favourite rock stars? Go ahead and look around, and you’ll find all that, and more. And for additional convenience, most shops at Covent Garden accept major credit cards.
You can find directories for such shops are usually available from the customer service desks of your hotel accommodations, or directly at Covent Garden.
Major Theatrical Attractions
Covent Garden houses two theaters: The National Theatre and The Royal Opera House. The two theatres are the venues for a wide variety of performances, from classical opera to foot-tapping musicals to contemporary theatre. The National Theatre and The Royal Opera House are often used for concerts of visiting international artists.
To avoid any hassle, it’s best to make ticket reservations ahead of time. Schedules of the shows and performances are available through travel agencies and the customer service desks of hotel accommodation. You can also find announcements in newspapers and magazines.
