Best Landmarks in Covent Garden

7 landmarks

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   Shopping Centre4.6★110,695 reviews

   Covent Garden

   Covent Garden is London's vibrant West End hub, centered around a historic piazza alive with street performers, bustling markets, luxury shops, and cultural gems like the Royal Opera House. Once a fruit and vegetable market, it now blends heritage with modern entertainment, dining, and festive magic, drawing visitors to its cobbled streets and lively atmosphere year-round.

   Time to spend 1–3 hrs

   1 min walk · 0.1 km·41 The Piazza, London WC2E 8RF

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   Memorial4.6★164 reviews

   Agatha Christie memorial

   Situated in the heart of London's vibrant Covent Garden theatre district, the Agatha Christie Memorial honors the legendary British author known as the Queen of Crime. Unveiled in 2012, this striking bronze sculpture by Ben Twiston-Davies is shaped like a giant leather-bound book featuring a bust of Christie and motifs from her famous works, reflecting her immense contribution to literature and theatre.

   Open 24 hoursTime to spend 0.2–1 hr

   3 min walk · 0.2 km·Cranbourn St, London WC2H 7AB

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   Historical landmark4.6★65 reviews

   Eleanor Cross

   The Eleanor Cross at Charing is a Victorian-era replica of the grand medieval monument originally erected in the late 13th century by King Edward I to honor his wife, Queen Eleanor of Castile. Located in front of Charing Cross railway station, this ornate Gothic Revival cross commemorates the final resting place of Eleanor’s funeral procession and stands as a symbol of enduring love and medieval craftsmanship in central London.

   Open 24 hoursTime to spend 0.5–1.5 hrs

   5 min walk · 0.4 km·40 Strand, London WC2N 5PH

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   Historical landmark4.6★54 reviews

   Historic Seven Dials

   Seven Dials is a unique historic area in London's Covent Garden, where seven streets converge around a central sundial pillar with six dials. Designed in the 1690s by Thomas Neale, the star-shaped layout maximized housing frontage and rental income. Once a notorious slum, it has transformed into a vibrant cultural and shopping district, retaining much of its original architecture and charm.

   Daily 7:00–23:00Price level $$Time to spend 1–3 hrs

   4 min walk · 0.3 km·Seven Dials, London WC2H 9HA

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   Historical landmark3.4★31 reviews

   Bomber Harris Memorial

   The Bomber Harris Memorial in London honors Air Chief Marshal Sir Arthur Harris and the brave crews of RAF Bomber Command during World War II. Located at St Clement Danes Church on the Strand, this bronze statue commemorates the sacrifices of over 55,000 airmen who lost their lives in the cause of freedom. Unveiled in 1992 by the Queen Mother, the memorial stands as a poignant reminder of the wartime history and complex legacy of strategic bombing campaigns. It is set within a historic church that serves as a shrine to the Allied air forces.

   Open 24 hoursTime to spend 0.5–1.5 hrs

   9 min walk · 0.7 km·1dh, 265 Strand, Temple, London WC2R 1DH

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   Historical landmark4.3★4 reviews

   Richard D’Oyly Carte Monument

   The Richard D’Oyly Carte Monument on Victoria Embankment in London commemorates the influential theatre impresario and hotelier who founded the Savoy Theatre and the Savoy Hotel. This distinctive memorial, shaped as an armillary sphere, celebrates Carte’s legacy in British musical theatre and hospitality, standing amidst the scenic gardens along the Thames riverfront.

   Open 24 hoursTime to spend 0.5–1.5 hrs

   5 min walk · 0.4 km·Victoria Embankment, London WC2R 0BP

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   Historical landmark5.0★1 review

   Plaque: David Garrick

   This historical plaque at 27 Southampton Street in London honors David Garrick, the influential 18th-century English actor, playwright, and theatre manager. Garrick revolutionized acting with his naturalistic style and managed the prestigious Drury Lane Theatre, shaping British theatre for decades. The plaque marks a site connected to his legacy in the heart of London’s theatre district.

   Open 24 hoursTime to spend 15–30 min

   2 min walk · 0.1 km·27 Southampton St, London WC2E 7HA

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