Covent Gardens London
After life as an actual garden, then a less than desirable neighborhood, Covent Garden has been reborn as one of London's premier tourist centers. Famous for its street entertainers and lively atmosphere, Covent Garden is home to many interesting shops and restaurants, making it a great place to spend a couple of hours over lunch. Whether you are looking for hip new styles or antiques, you are sure to find something to your liking.

Covent Garden has more theaters per square meter than any other spot on the planet. Opera and drama, avant garde to the classics, this is a culture vulture's dream. And if you don't want to sit through a performance in a theater, just sit back and watch the performers that are always on hand here. With festivals held throughout the year there is always something going on. And if you prefer to be a bit more reflective, you can do that here as well. Plenty of exhibition space allows you to consider artwork from London and the rest of the world.

The Jubilee Art and Crafts Market Hall attracts an especially large crowd on the weekends. But don't let that keep you away. There are bargains to be found on one of a kind items and entertainment to keep the whole family happy.

Official site www.coventgarden.uk.com