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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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Covent Garden May Fayre and Puppet FestivalCovent Garden May Fayre and Puppet FestivalThe annual Covent Garden May Fayre and Puppet Festival celebrates the red nosed stick-wielding puppet, bringing together dozens of puppeteers in a colourful, highly entertaining afternoon. The celebrations in Covent Garden draw puppeteers from all over the country as well as folk music, dancers, clowns, jugglers and stalls. The location is appropri2018-05-13T00:00:00+01002018-05-13T00:00:00+0100
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DATES Sunday 13th May 2018
The annual Covent Garden May Fayre and Puppet Festival celebrates the red nosed stick-wielding puppet, bringing together dozens of puppeteers in a colourful, highly entertaining afternoon. The celebrations in Covent Garden draw puppeteers from all over the country as well as folk music, dancers, clowns, jugglers and stalls. The location is appropri... More about this event
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45 St Martin's Lane, WC2N | 2 minutes from St Paul's Covent Garden
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372 Strand, WC2R | 3 minutes from St Paul's Covent Garden
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
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The Strand, WC2N | 4 minutes from St Paul's Covent Garden
Located within walking distance from Trafalgar Square and Covent Garden, the Amba Hotel Charing Cross is ideal for guests looking to be near to all the ... More
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London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Covent Garden Piazza, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 2 minutes from St Paul's Covent Garden
A visit to Covent Garden is a must, whether you intend to shop, sightsee or soak in the carnival atmosphere. The focal ... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 4 minutes from St Paul's Covent Garden
This historic church of St Martin-in-the-Fields overlooking Trafalgar Square was built in 1726 and is the best known work of Scottish architect James Gibbs whose ... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
The Mall, Westminster, London SW1A | 7 minutes from St Paul's Covent Garden
Admiralty Arch, a grade I listed building just off Trafalgar Square, was commissioned by Edward VII in memory of his mother, Queen Victoria. The inscription reads ... More
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London > Attractions > Museums
Covent Garden Piazza, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 3 minutes from St Paul's Covent Garden
After a two-year, £22 million refurbishment the London Transport Museum reopened on 22 November 2007 revealing more exhibition space than before. The museum travels back through ... More
London > Attractions > Museums
45 Wellington Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 3 minutes from St Paul's Covent Garden
The London Film Museum, located on the site of the Theatre Museum in the original Flower Cellars in the heart of Covent Garden, is the second ... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
32 John Adam Street, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 3 minutes from St Paul's Covent Garden
Part of the Proud Galleries family, Proud Central became The Strand Gallery in 2010 expanding from a photography gallery to an exhibition space for all disciplines ... More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 23rd June to 8th September 2018
St Paul's Covent Garden, St Martin's Lane, WC2N | 2 minutes from St Paul's Covent Garden
Poldark star Aidan Turner makes his West End stage debut this June, starring as terrorist Mad Padraic in Martin McDonagh's The Lieutenant of Inishmore. Michael Grandage ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 28th September 2017 to 29th September 2018
St Paul's Covent Garden, 2 Charing Cross Road, WC2H | 3 minutes from St Paul's Covent Garden
Ross Noble, Lesley Joseph and Hadley Fraser lead the cast of Young Frankenstein, Mel Brooks' uproarious musical based on his Oscar-nominated 1974 film about a New ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 24th October 2016 to 13th January 2019
St Paul's Covent Garden, Drury Lane, WC2B | 6 minutes from St Paul's Covent Garden
Students at a prestigious prep school "stick it to the man" with encouragement from their substitute teacher - wannabe rock star Dewey Finn - in the ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
St Martin's Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 2 minutes from St Paul's Covent Garden
London Coliseum is a magnificent historic building and an excellent venue in which to enjoy the soaring sounds and high drama of some truly thrilling operas. ... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
6-7 Great Newport Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 3 minutes from St Paul's Covent Garden
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
Charing Cross Road, Soho, London WC2H | 3 minutes from St Paul's Covent Garden
Wyndham's Theatre opened in Charing Cross Road on 16th November 1899 and was owned by Charles Wyndham. One of its biggest hits was Sandy Wilson's The ... More
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London > Shopping > Menswear
13 Floral Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 1 minute from St Paul's Covent Garden
Dedicated to designer menswear including formal tailoring from Westwood, Gaultier, Dries van Noten, Helmut Lang and Alexander McQueen, and more relaxed diffusion lines from Fake and ... More
London > Shopping > Health and Beauty
12 Floral Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 1 minute from St Paul's Covent Garden
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 > Shopping > Children's Gifts and Toys
25 New Row, Covent Garden, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 1 minute from St Paul's Covent Garden
Retro sweet shops are all the rage at the moment. In the Covent Garden area alone you'll find half a dozen of them, one of which ... More
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London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
29 Bedford Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | Same location as St Paul's Covent Garden
Branches of this cool French cafe abound across the Channel, but this was the first one to open in London. Paul serves epic eclairs, excellent coffee ... More
London > Restaurants > French restaurants
29 Bedford Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | Same location as St Paul's Covent Garden
Popular French bakery chain Paul has branched out with its very first all-day dining brasserie and they've made the leap on the site of their flagship ... More
London > Restaurants > French restaurants
33 King Street, Covent Garden, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 1 minute from St Paul's Covent Garden
This independent culinary gem in the vicinity of Covent Garden’s chain-filled streets provides an endearing glimpse of rural southern France. A cosy, indoor courtyard is festooned ... More
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
24 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, WC2H | 3 minutes from St Paul's Covent Garden
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London > Education > Arts and Drama
Somerset House, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 6 minutes from St Paul's Covent Garden
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 > Universities and Colleges
1 Sheffield Street, Holborn, London WC2A | 8 minutes from St Paul's Covent Garden
The award-winning Saw Swee Hock Student Centre, designed by Irish architects O'Donnell + Tuomey and awarded the RIBA London Building of the Year Award in 2014, ... More
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London > Leisure > Fitness
12 Floral Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 1 minute from St Paul's Covent Garden
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
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25 Shelton Street, 40 Earlham Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 3 minutes from St Paul's Covent Garden
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Victoria Embankment, Villiers Street, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 4 minutes from St Paul's Covent Garden
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33 Rose Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 1 minute from St Paul's Covent Garden
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20 Bedford Street, WC2E | 1 minute from St Paul's Covent Garden
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45 St Martins Lane, WC2N | 2 minutes from St Paul's Covent Garden
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45 St. Martin's Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 2 minutes from St Paul's Covent Garden
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8 John Adam Street, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 3 minutes from St Paul's Covent Garden
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24-26 Leicester Square, Soho, London WC2H | 4 minutes from St Paul's Covent Garden
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