St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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Bedford Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E 9ED
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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. This beautiful church, built by Inigo Jones, has been here since 1633 and has regular worship, concerts, literary and theatrical events. Many famous names have been connected with St Paul's - John Wesley preached here, J.M.W Turner and W.S Gilbert were baptised here, and those buried here include Sir Peter Lely, Samuel Butler, William Wycherly, Grinling Gibbons, Thomas Arne, and Thomas Rowlandson. One of many plaques in the church commemorating legends of the stage and screen is one in loving memory of Vivien Leigh. The church's history and philosophy is endearingly written by the church doors and includes the principles: we are unafraid to reason, laugh and explore and we welcome people of faith, all who seek faith and friendship, and all who doubt. Benches in the attractive churchyard make this a popular and peaceful spot for Soho's workers to enjoy a sandwich during a summer lunch break. It's a welcome refuge of peace and quiet away from the busy streets around Covent Garden.
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Corinthia Hotel London
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel
Whitehall Place, SW1A | 6 minutes from St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
With 294 bedrooms, multi-level penthouse suites and terraces offering spectacular views of the River Thames, Trafalgar Square and Whitehall - the £300 million restoration of the ... More
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Whitehall Place, SW1A | 6 minutes from St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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252 High Holborn, WC1V | 10 minutes from St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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252 High Holborn, WC1V | 10 minutes from St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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The Montague on the Gardens
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15 Montague Street, WC1B | 12 minutes from St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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15 Montague Street, WC1B | 12 minutes from St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 4 minutes from St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 4 minutes from St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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Freemasons Hall, 60 Great Queen Street, Covent Garden, London WC2B | 6 minutes from St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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Freemasons Hall, 60 Great Queen Street, Covent Garden, London WC2B | 6 minutes from St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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Covent Garden Piazza, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 3 minutes from St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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London Film Museum Covent Garden
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45 Wellington Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 3 minutes from St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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45 Wellington Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 3 minutes from St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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The Strand Gallery
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32 John Adam Street, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 3 minutes from St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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32 John Adam Street, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 3 minutes from St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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London Coliseum - English National Opera (ENO)
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St Martin's Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 2 minutes from St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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St Martin's Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 2 minutes from St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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6-7 Great Newport Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 3 minutes from St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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6-7 Great Newport Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 3 minutes from St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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Royal Opera House
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Bow Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 3 minutes from St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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Bow Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 3 minutes from St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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29 Floral Street, Carriage Hall, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 1 minute from St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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29 Floral Street, Carriage Hall, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 1 minute from St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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13 Floral Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 1 minute from St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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29 Bedford Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | Same location as St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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29 Bedford Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | Same location as St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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29 Bedford Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | Same location as St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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29 Bedford Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | Same location as St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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1 Floral Court, WC2E | 1 minute from St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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The London Film School
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24 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, WC2H | 3 minutes from St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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24 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, WC2H | 3 minutes from St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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Courtauld Institute of Art
London > Education > Arts and Drama
Somerset House, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 6 minutes from St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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Somerset House, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 6 minutes from St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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Saw Swee Hock Student Centre
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1 Sheffield Street, Holborn, London WC2A | 8 minutes from St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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1 Sheffield Street, Holborn, London WC2A | 8 minutes from St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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12 Floral Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 1 minute from St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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Thai Square Spa
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25 Shelton Street, 40 Earlham Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 3 minutes from St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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25 Shelton Street, 40 Earlham Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 3 minutes from St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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Victoria Embankment Gardens
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Victoria Embankment, Villiers Street, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 4 minutes from St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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Victoria Embankment, Villiers Street, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 4 minutes from St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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Lamb & Flag
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33 Rose Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 1 minute from St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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33 Rose Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 1 minute from St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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Mr Fogg's Tavern
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58 St Martin's Lane, WC2N | 2 minutes from St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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58 St Martin's Lane, WC2N | 2 minutes from St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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The Salisbury
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
90 St Martins Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 2 minutes from St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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90 St Martins Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 2 minutes from St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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Blame Gloria
London > Nightlife > Bars
20 Bedford Street, WC2E | 1 minute from St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
A subterranean den of delight, with cocktails, tunes and parties, Blame Gloria is a basement bar in Covent Garden where the wallpaper is based on ... More
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20 Bedford Street, WC2E | 1 minute from St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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Blind Spot
London > Nightlife > Bars
45 St Martins Lane, WC2N | 2 minutes from St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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45 St Martins Lane, WC2N | 2 minutes from St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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St Martins Lane Hotel
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45 St. Martin's Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 2 minutes from St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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45 St. Martin's Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 2 minutes from St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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Royal Society Of Arts
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8 John Adam Street, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 3 minutes from St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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8 John Adam Street, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 3 minutes from St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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Odeon, Leicester Square
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24-26 Leicester Square, Soho, London WC2H | 4 minutes from St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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24-26 Leicester Square, Soho, London WC2H | 4 minutes from St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
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