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Area Focus: Covent Garden, WC2By David G. TaylorWHY? To experience the area’s unique colour and character,from its neoclassical architecture to the impressive range ofshops, restaurants and cafés. Not forgetting the quirky streetperformers that add to the charm.WHEN? Head here day or night for shopping, shows andscrumptious food. For more info coventgardenlondonuk.Covent Garden shopsSHOPPINGThe CoventGarden area ismost famousfor its clothesshops andcrafts stalls.You’ll findfashion for allages, tastes,styles andbudgets. Look out for high-street brands along 1 Long Acre,vintage gear in 2 Shelton Street and younger styles around3 Neal Street. Even label queens are catered for with highenddesigner brands in 4 Floral Street. Nearby, the stalls of5 Apple Market, 6 Jubilee Market and 7 East Colonnadeare full of tempting gift ideas with works of art, handmadesoaps, jewellery, confectionary, T-shirts and much more.14FOOD AND DRINKThis is a great place to enjoy aquick snack or a leisurely meal. Choosefrom a wealth of charming cafés like!0 10 Machiavelli (69-76 Long Acre, WC2. 0207240 2125. machiavellifood.com), or stop byone of many greatrestaurants such as!1 11 Masala Zone(p. 85), which servesdelicious Indian cuisineMachiavelli– including curries.G A R R I C K S T R E E TSIGHTS ANDSOUNDSThe streetperformers ofCovent Gardenare legendary.You mightencounter ‘livingstatues’ in8 JamesStreet, orclassicalmusicians,acrobats,comedy acts,mimes, singersand evenStreet entertainersjugglers aroundthe open-air9 Piazza. If you especially enjoy one of theshows, you can show your appreciation bydonating a few coins when they pass the hat.21B E D F O R D S T R E E TL O N G A C R E11F L O R A L S T R E E TN E A L S TK I N G S T R E E T9H E N R I E T T A S T3U4COVENTGARDENSTATIONJ A M E S S TC O V E N T G A R D E N58M A R K E T67J U B I L E E H A L L101312W E L L I N G T O N S T R E E T15VINTAGE VEHICLES AND MOREAt the !2 12 <strong>London</strong> Transport Museum (p. 52) you canfind out about the history of public transport in the capitalincluding the creation of the Tube network, the iconic redRoutemaster bus and how the city coped during World War II.SHOWS AND TOURSYou wont be short of things to do. At the!3 13 Royal Opera House you could join abackstage tour (p. 35), or take in a performanceby the resident Royal Ballet (p. 72) and RoyalOpera (p. 73) companies. The area also bordersthe West End’s famous Theatreland, whereyou could catch wonderful plays and musicalsincluding !4 14 Matilda The Musical and theaward-winning !5 15 The Lion King (both p. 68).Royal Opera House<strong>London</strong> Transport MuseumFebruary 2012|LONDON PLANNER|visitlondon.com |15
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