Stanfords
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12-14 Long Acre, Covent Garden, London WC2E 9LP
TELEPHONE
020 7836 1321
OPENING TIMES
Mon Wed Fri 9am-7.30pm, Tue 9.30am-7.30pm, Thu 9am-8pm, Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 12pm-6pm
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Intrepid explorers already know where to travel for the best selection of maps and travel books. Stanford's should be the first pit stop on any journey. While the company was set up in 1853 by Edward Stanford, this cool temple to travel first opened its doors in 1901 and stocks a massive range of maps, books and travel related goods. Even the basement floor of this flagship Long Acre store is covered in a large scale map of London. Famous trailblazers who have navigated their way through these doors include David Livingstone, Scott of the Antarctic, Ernest Shackleton, Florence Nightingale, Ranulph Fiennes, Bill Bryson and Michael Palin. In the book 'Hound of the Baskervilles' Stanford's is the place where Sherlock sends Holmes to buy a map, elementary my dear. Summering in Uzbekistan? Touring Korea on a bicycle? Head here first.Stanfords images
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Radisson Blu Edwardian Hampshire Hotel
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel Deluxe Double Rooms: 73% off from £143
Leicester Square, WC2H | 5 minutes from Stanfords
Overlooking Leicester Square - the setting for London’s regular film premieres - the Radisson Edwardian Hampshire has glamorous, exclusive décor to match its high-profile setting: mahogany-panelled ...More
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel Deluxe Double Rooms: 73% off from £143
Leicester Square, WC2H | 5 minutes from Stanfords
Overlooking Leicester Square - the setting for London’s regular film premieres - the Radisson Edwardian Hampshire has glamorous, exclusive décor to match its high-profile setting: mahogany-panelled ...More
Strand Palace Hotel London
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Deluxe Double Rooms: 77% off from £95
372 Strand, WC2R | 6 minutes from Stanfords
This West End Art Deco hotel right on the Strand and next to Covent Garden is in a fantastic location for accessing central London and theatreland. ...More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Deluxe Double Rooms: 77% off from £95
372 Strand, WC2R | 6 minutes from Stanfords
This West End Art Deco hotel right on the Strand and next to Covent Garden is in a fantastic location for accessing central London and theatreland. ...More
The Savoy A Fairmont Managed Hotel
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 15% off from £565
Strand, WC2R | 6 minutes from Stanfords
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London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 15% off from £565
Strand, WC2R | 6 minutes from Stanfords
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Any Amount of Books
London > Shopping > Books
62 Charing Cross Road, London, Soho, London WC2H | 2 minutes from Stanfords
A delightful second-hand bookshop with a wide choice that ranges from antiquarian first editions to the bargain basement. Rare books, first editions, modern literature, art and ...More
London > Shopping > Books
62 Charing Cross Road, London, Soho, London WC2H | 2 minutes from Stanfords
A delightful second-hand bookshop with a wide choice that ranges from antiquarian first editions to the bargain basement. Rare books, first editions, modern literature, art and ...More
Nigel Williams Rare Books
London > Shopping > Books
25 Cecil Court, London, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 3 minutes from Stanfords
As specialists in Modern First Editions, Nigel Williams Rare Books stocks 19th and 20th century literature, children's books by authors such as Enid Blyton, A.A. Milne ...More
London > Shopping > Books
25 Cecil Court, London, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 3 minutes from Stanfords
As specialists in Modern First Editions, Nigel Williams Rare Books stocks 19th and 20th century literature, children's books by authors such as Enid Blyton, A.A. Milne ...More
Forbidden Planet
London > Shopping > Books
179 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 6 minutes from Stanfords
Crammed with the cream of cult entertainment this shop is a seventh heaven for sci-fi fans. In the old days, Forbidden Planet just stocked every ...More
London > Shopping > Books
179 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 6 minutes from Stanfords
Crammed with the cream of cult entertainment this shop is a seventh heaven for sci-fi fans. In the old days, Forbidden Planet just stocked every ...More
Trevor Sorbie
London > Shopping > Hair and Grooming
27 Floral Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 1 minute from Stanfords
Sorbie does the celebrities, but prides himself on doing real hair for real people. He has a well earned reputation for great creativity and style and ...More
London > Shopping > Hair and Grooming
27 Floral Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 1 minute from Stanfords
Sorbie does the celebrities, but prides himself on doing real hair for real people. He has a well earned reputation for great creativity and style and ...More
Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe
London > Shopping > Children's Gifts and Toys
25 New Row, Covent Garden, London, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 1 minute from Stanfords
Retro sweet shops are all the rage at the moment. In the Covent Garden area alone you'll find half a dozen of them, the latest of ...More
London > Shopping > Children's Gifts and Toys
25 New Row, Covent Garden, London, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 1 minute from Stanfords
Retro sweet shops are all the rage at the moment. In the Covent Garden area alone you'll find half a dozen of them, the latest of ...More
Bill's
London > Shopping > Delicatessens
28 St Martin's Courtyard, London, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 1 minute from Stanfords
Combining an old-fashioned grocer with an appealing delicatessen and an informal café serving a British and Mediterranean-influenced menu, the first London outlet of Bill's boasts a ...More
London > Shopping > Delicatessens
28 St Martin's Courtyard, London, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 1 minute from Stanfords
Combining an old-fashioned grocer with an appealing delicatessen and an informal café serving a British and Mediterranean-influenced menu, the first London outlet of Bill's boasts a ...More
Construction Workers Night
London > Events > Clubbing and Nightlife Dates: Friday 25th May 2012
Rumba, 36 Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D | 7 minutes from Stanfords
Resident DJs spin chart, pop, R&B and dance hits....More
London > Events > Clubbing and Nightlife Dates: Friday 25th May 2012
Rumba, 36 Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D | 7 minutes from Stanfords
Resident DJs spin chart, pop, R&B and dance hits....More
The Way Of Tea
London > Events > Kids Events Dates: Friday 25th May 2012 at 2pm and 3pm
British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1B | 11 minutes from Stanfords
A demonstration of the Japanese tea ceremony....More
London > Events > Kids Events Dates: Friday 25th May 2012 at 2pm and 3pm
British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1B | 11 minutes from Stanfords
A demonstration of the Japanese tea ceremony....More
4D Cinema at The London Eye
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Every day 10am-9.30pm
London Eye, Jubilee Gardens, South Bank, South Bank, London SE1 | 14 minutes from Stanfords
The London Eye is one of the most cherished tourist attractions in the capital and has been since its opening in 2000. Now, thanks to a ...More
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Every day 10am-9.30pm
London Eye, Jubilee Gardens, South Bank, South Bank, London SE1 | 14 minutes from Stanfords
The London Eye is one of the most cherished tourist attractions in the capital and has been since its opening in 2000. Now, thanks to a ...More
Arts Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
6-7 Great Newport Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 2 minutes from Stanfords
The Arts Theatre was built in 1927 as a members club, which allowed it to circumvent the censorship laws and perform unusual and avant garde fare. ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
6-7 Great Newport Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 2 minutes from Stanfords
The Arts Theatre was built in 1927 as a members club, which allowed it to circumvent the censorship laws and perform unusual and avant garde fare. ...More
Wyndham's Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Charing Cross Road, London, Soho, London WC2H | 3 minutes from Stanfords
This is a gorgeous Edwardian Theatre, and the first theatre to show many famous productions, including 'Godspell' and Yazmin Reza's incredibly popular three-hander 'Art'. Known for ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Charing Cross Road, London, Soho, London WC2H | 3 minutes from Stanfords
This is a gorgeous Edwardian Theatre, and the first theatre to show many famous productions, including 'Godspell' and Yazmin Reza's incredibly popular three-hander 'Art'. Known for ...More
St. Martin's Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
West Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 3 minutes from Stanfords
Designed as a companion theatre to the New Ambassador’s, which stands next to it, separated only by the narrow Tower Court, St Martin’s was completed in ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
West Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 3 minutes from Stanfords
Designed as a companion theatre to the New Ambassador’s, which stands next to it, separated only by the narrow Tower Court, St Martin’s was completed in ...More
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St Paul's Covent Garden
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Bedford Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 2 minutes from Stanfords
Affectionately known as "The Actors' Church", St Paul's in Covent Garden is in the heart of theatreland and has long been associated with the theatre community. ...More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Bedford Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 2 minutes from Stanfords
Affectionately known as "The Actors' Church", St Paul's in Covent Garden is in the heart of theatreland and has long been associated with the theatre community. ...More
Leicester Square
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Leicester Square, London, Soho, London WC2H | 4 minutes from Stanfords
With Trafalgar Square to the south, Piccadilly Circus to the west, China Town to the north and Covent Garden to the east, Leicester Square is right ...More
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Leicester Square, London, Soho, London WC2H | 4 minutes from Stanfords
With Trafalgar Square to the south, Piccadilly Circus to the west, China Town to the north and Covent Garden to the east, Leicester Square is right ...More
The West End
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
, London, Soho, London WC2H | 4 minutes from Stanfords
Taking in Oxford Street, Regent Street and Bond Street, Soho, Theatreland, Chinatown, Covent Garden and Leicester Square, The West End really does have it ...More
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
, London, Soho, London WC2H | 4 minutes from Stanfords
Taking in Oxford Street, Regent Street and Bond Street, Soho, Theatreland, Chinatown, Covent Garden and Leicester Square, The West End really does have it ...More
The Forge
London > Restaurants > French restaurants
14 Garrick Street, Entrance on Floral Street, Covent Garden, London, Covent Garden, London WC2E | At Stanfords
The Forge is a modern European restaurant and bar in the heart of Covent Garden. It is the third restaurant from Robert Siegler who also owns ...More
London > Restaurants > French restaurants
14 Garrick Street, Entrance on Floral Street, Covent Garden, London, Covent Garden, London WC2E | At Stanfords
The Forge is a modern European restaurant and bar in the heart of Covent Garden. It is the third restaurant from Robert Siegler who also owns ...More
Carluccio's
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
Garrick Street, Covent Garden, London, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 1 minute from Stanfords
This is the flagship store of Carluccio's, the decent Italian chain from the loveable TV chef, Antonio. Housed in a 19th century building, it comprises two ...More
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
Garrick Street, Covent Garden, London, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 1 minute from Stanfords
This is the flagship store of Carluccio's, the decent Italian chain from the loveable TV chef, Antonio. Housed in a 19th century building, it comprises two ...More
Stringfellows - Gentleman's Club and Restaurant
London > Restaurants > International restaurants
16/19 Upper St. Martins Lane, Covent Garden, , London, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 1 minute from Stanfords
Legendary table-dancing and strip club owned by the exuberant unashamed ladies man Peter Stringfellow, renowned for his love of animal print thongs as well as the ...More
London > Restaurants > International restaurants
16/19 Upper St. Martins Lane, Covent Garden, , London, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 1 minute from Stanfords
Legendary table-dancing and strip club owned by the exuberant unashamed ladies man Peter Stringfellow, renowned for his love of animal print thongs as well as the ...More
English [Out There!]
London > Education > English Language Courses
10 Coptic Street, London, Bloomsbury, London WC1A | 9 minutes from Stanfords
English [Out There!] takes a very hands-on approach to learning English. The course places an emphasis on using what you have learned. Students are taken out ...More
London > Education > English Language Courses
10 Coptic Street, London, Bloomsbury, London WC1A | 9 minutes from Stanfords
English [Out There!] takes a very hands-on approach to learning English. The course places an emphasis on using what you have learned. Students are taken out ...More
Courtauld Institute of Art
London > Education > Arts and Drama
Somerset House, London, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 9 minutes from Stanfords
The Courtauld is one of the most prestigious art schools in the country, affiliated with the Oxbridge system and boasting a huge private location and prime ...More
London > Education > Arts and Drama
Somerset House, London, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 9 minutes from Stanfords
The Courtauld is one of the most prestigious art schools in the country, affiliated with the Oxbridge system and boasting a huge private location and prime ...More
King's College Medical School
London > Education > Medical Schools
Strand, London, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 9 minutes from Stanfords
Imperial College London is the foremost medical training faculty in the country but for non-medical graduates wishing for a change of career, King’s is the obvious ...More
London > Education > Medical Schools
Strand, London, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 9 minutes from Stanfords
Imperial College London is the foremost medical training faculty in the country but for non-medical graduates wishing for a change of career, King’s is the obvious ...More
The Sanctuary
London > Leisure > Fitness
12 Floral Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 2 minutes from Stanfords
This day spa exclusively for women is a total pampering experience from the minute you step through the door. Located in bustling Covent Garden you'll soon ...More
London > Leisure > Fitness
12 Floral Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 2 minutes from Stanfords
This day spa exclusively for women is a total pampering experience from the minute you step through the door. Located in bustling Covent Garden you'll soon ...More
Thai Square Spa
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
25 Shelton Street, 40 Earlham Street, London, WC2H | 3 minutes from Stanfords
Let the Thai Square Spa transport you to the shores of Asia with their traditional Thai spa treatment rooms, smack bang in the centre of Covent ...More
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
25 Shelton Street, 40 Earlham Street, London, WC2H | 3 minutes from Stanfords
Let the Thai Square Spa transport you to the shores of Asia with their traditional Thai spa treatment rooms, smack bang in the centre of Covent ...More
Phoenix Garden
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
21 Stacey Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 5 minutes from Stanfords
In the shadow of both Centrepoint and St Giles-in-the-Fields Church, hidden from most tourists and residents alike, lies this beautiful West End garden. Originally a car ...More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
21 Stacey Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 5 minutes from Stanfords
In the shadow of both Centrepoint and St Giles-in-the-Fields Church, hidden from most tourists and residents alike, lies this beautiful West End garden. Originally a car ...More
Lamb & Flag
London > Nightlife > Pubs
33 Rose Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2E | At Stanfords
One of the oldest pubs in London, the Lamb & Flag was once known as the Bucket of Blood, thanks to the bare-knuckle fights held here. ...More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
33 Rose Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2E | At Stanfords
One of the oldest pubs in London, the Lamb & Flag was once known as the Bucket of Blood, thanks to the bare-knuckle fights held here. ...More
The Salisbury
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
90 St Martins Lane, London, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 2 minutes from Stanfords
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London > Restaurants > Gastropub
90 St Martins Lane, London, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 2 minutes from Stanfords
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Detroit Bar
London > Nightlife > Bars
35 Earlham Street, Covent Garden, London, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 3 minutes from Stanfords
Covent Garden "style" bar serving cocktails and a chilled out, trendy vibe. Considered to be one of London’s original “style” or “concept” bars, despite being on the ...More
London > Nightlife > Bars
35 Earlham Street, Covent Garden, London, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 3 minutes from Stanfords
Covent Garden "style" bar serving cocktails and a chilled out, trendy vibe. Considered to be one of London’s original “style” or “concept” bars, despite being on the ...More
Kettner's Champagne Bar
London > Nightlife > Bars
29 Romilly Street, London, Soho, London W1D | 5 minutes from Stanfords
Celebrate in style at this elegant yet wholly unpretentious Baroque champagne bar in the heart of Soho. Dimly-lit, effortlessly elegant and with gleaming Mahogany surfaces, Kettner's ...More
London > Nightlife > Bars
29 Romilly Street, London, Soho, London W1D | 5 minutes from Stanfords
Celebrate in style at this elegant yet wholly unpretentious Baroque champagne bar in the heart of Soho. Dimly-lit, effortlessly elegant and with gleaming Mahogany surfaces, Kettner's ...More
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St Martins Lane Hotel
London > Business > Venue Hire
45 St. Martin's Lane, London, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 2 minutes from Stanfords
To enter the stunning St Martins Lane Hotel in the heart of London's Theatreland you pass through the tallest revolving door in London, a luminescent yellow-glass ...More
London > Business > Venue Hire
45 St. Martin's Lane, London, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 2 minutes from Stanfords
To enter the stunning St Martins Lane Hotel in the heart of London's Theatreland you pass through the tallest revolving door in London, a luminescent yellow-glass ...More
Royal Society Of Arts
London > Business > Venue Hire
8 John Adam Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 6 minutes from Stanfords
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London > Business > Venue Hire
8 John Adam Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 6 minutes from Stanfords
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68 Dean Street
London > Business > Venue Hire
68 Dean Street, London, Soho, London W1D | 7 minutes from Stanfords
This stylish private house in Soho is suitable for photo shoots, meetings, press events, filming and for a limited range of social events such as dinners ...More
London > Business > Venue Hire
68 Dean Street, London, Soho, London W1D | 7 minutes from Stanfords
This stylish private house in Soho is suitable for photo shoots, meetings, press events, filming and for a limited range of social events such as dinners ...More
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What's On Today Near Stanfords Calentito Clubbing and Nightlife | Until 25th May 2012 Salvador And Amanda 2 minutes walk from Stanfords Pop, R&B, and soul....More  Hay Fever Theatre | Until 2nd June 2012 Noel Coward Theatre 2 minutes walk from Stanfords Written by one of the UK's most famous playwrights, Noël Coward, Hay Fever has been described as one of the ...More The King's Speech Theatre | Until 21st July 2012 Wyndhams Theatre 3 minutes walk from Stanfords The King's Speech finally arrives in the West End after a successful stint at the Richmond Theatre and a nationwide ...More  Stomp Theatre | Until 12th December 2012 Ambassadors Theatre 3 minutes walk from Stanfords Stomp stages an aural assault on your senses at the Ambassadors Theatre. There is no plot, no dialogue and nobody ...More The Tide Music | On 25th May 2012 The Roadhouse 3 minutes walk from Stanfords The band plays rock covers....More English National Opera: Caligula Concerts | Until 14th June 2012 London Coliseum - English National Opera (ENO) 3 minutes walk from Stanfords Detlev Glanert's contemporary interpretation of Camus's play about the crazed Roman Emperor who embarks on a spree of sexual depravity ...More Caligula Concerts | Until 14th June 2012 London Coliseum - English National Opera (ENO) 3 minutes walk from Stanfords Young Australian director Benedict Andrews brings his production of Albert Camus' Caligula to the London theatre scene. Composed by Detlev Glanert, this ...More  Madam Butterfly Concerts | Until 2nd June 2012 London Coliseum - English National Opera (ENO) 3 minutes walk from Stanfords The ENO is reviving this masterpiece at the London Coliseum as a tribute to Oscar-winning film director Anthony Minghella. He ...More  Posh Theatre | Until 4th August 2012 Duke of York's 3 minutes walk from Stanfords It was Groucho Marx who wisely said "I would not join any club that would have someone like me for ...More The Royal Opera: Falstaff Concerts | Until 30th May 2012 Royal Opera House 3 minutes walk from Stanfords Robert Carsen directs Verdi's comic opera about the boisterous knight's exploits, inspired by Shakespeare's The Merry Wives Of Windsor and ...More 
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