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 Edwardian Mercer Street
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 77% off from £129
Seven Dials, WC2H | 4 minutes from Stanfords
In the middle of Covent Garden, the Radisson Edwardian Mercer Street (formally the Mountbatten) is perfect for those wanting to be in the heart of the ...More
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 77% off from £129
Seven Dials, WC2H | 4 minutes from Stanfords
In the middle of Covent Garden, the Radisson Edwardian Mercer Street (formally the Mountbatten) is perfect for those wanting to be in the heart of the ...More
Radisson 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
Nigel Williams Rare Books
London > Shopping > Books
25 Cecil Court, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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
Love Letters Straight From Your Heart
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: 2nd February - 14th February 2012
Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 13 minutes from Stanfords
With Valentine's Day round the corner, love is at the fore front of many Londoners' minds. Love Letters Straight from Your Heart gives visitors the chance ...More
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: 2nd February - 14th February 2012
Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 13 minutes from Stanfords
With Valentine's Day round the corner, love is at the fore front of many Londoners' minds. Love Letters Straight from Your Heart gives visitors the chance ...More
Valentine's Champagne Cruise
London > Events > Seasonal Dates: 11th February - 14th February 2012
London Eye, Jubilee Gardens, South Bank, South Bank, London SE1 | 14 minutes from Stanfords
Snuggle up to your loved one and set sail down the Thames on a hugely romantic 40 minute Champagne Cruise along the river, taking in some ...More
London > Events > Seasonal Dates: 11th February - 14th February 2012
London Eye, Jubilee Gardens, South Bank, South Bank, London SE1 | 14 minutes from Stanfords
Snuggle up to your loved one and set sail down the Thames on a hugely romantic 40 minute Champagne Cruise along the river, taking in some ...More
Valentine's Cupid Capsule
London > Events > Seasonal Dates: 11th February - 14th February 2012
London Eye, Jubilee Gardens, South Bank, South Bank, London SE1 | 14 minutes from Stanfords
Treat your loved one to a romantic private capsule on the London Eye and enjoy some stunning views of London as you sip champagne and sample ...More
London > Events > Seasonal Dates: 11th February - 14th February 2012
London Eye, Jubilee Gardens, South Bank, South Bank, London SE1 | 14 minutes from Stanfords
Treat your loved one to a romantic private capsule on the London Eye and enjoy some stunning views of London as you sip champagne and sample ...More
Arts Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
6-7 Great Newport Street, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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
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
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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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
Phoenix Garden
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
21 Stacey Street, 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, 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, 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, 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, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 2 minutes from Stanfords
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London > Restaurants > Gastropub
90 St Martins Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 2 minutes from Stanfords
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Detroit Bar
London > Nightlife > Bars
35 Earlham Street, Covent Garden, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 6 minutes from Stanfords
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London > Business > Venue Hire
8 John Adam Street, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 6 minutes from Stanfords
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68 Dean Street
London > Business > Venue Hire
68 Dean Street, 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, 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 Jackie Mason-Fearless Comedy | Until 17th March 2012 Wyndhams Theatre 3 minutes walk from Stanfords Grammy, Tony and US Emmy award-winner Jackie Mason bids his final farewell to London's Wyndham Theatre with his last ever ...More Missing Theatre | Until 25th February 2012 Tristan Bates Theatre 3 minutes walk from Stanfords Brothers Luke and Andy, fast reaching young adulthood, find themselves lost in a place which doesn't look after its own. ...More Snatch Concerts | On 14th February 2012 The Roadhouse 3 minutes walk from Stanfords Rock outfit....More  The Tales of Hoffmann Theatre | Until 10th March 2012 London Coliseum - English National Opera (ENO) 3 minutes walk from Stanfords Based on the short stories of E.T.A. Hoffman and adapted from a French stage play, Jacques Offenbach's opera centres around ...More  Backbeat Theatre | Until 18th February 2012 Duke of York's 3 minutes walk from Stanfords Backbeat is the story of how The Beatles 'became' The Beatles - when John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Pete ...More The Royal Opera: Le Nozze Di Figaro Concerts | Until 2nd March 2012 Royal Opera House 3 minutes walk from Stanfords David McVicar directs Mozart's perennially popular comic farce set in the palace of the Count Almaviva. Sung in Italian with ...More Don Giovanni Concerts | Until 29th February 2012 Royal Opera House 3 minutes walk from Stanfords Sung in Italian with English surtitles, Don Giovanni tells the story of a serial seducer, who is intent on further sexual conquests. ...More The Dream/Song of Earth Dance | Until 5th March 2012 Royal Opera House 3 minutes walk from Stanfords This dancing double bill at The Royal Opera House combines the contrasting creations from Fredrick Ashton and Kenneth MacMillan. Showcasing ...More Le Nozze Di Figaro Theatre | Until 2nd March 2012 Royal Opera House 3 minutes walk from Stanfords Mozart's celebrated opera makes a welcome return to the London stage this spring. The Marriage of Figaro opens as our ...More  The Recruiting Officer Theatre | Until 14th April 2012 The Donmar Warehouse 3 minutes walk from Stanfords The Restoration comedy written in 1706 by the Irish writer George Farquhar, is the first play to be staged at ...More 
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