Bow Street, Covent Garden

The Area

Charing Cross mainline and underground stations, located at a mere 300m, provide excellent transport links across London. Covent Garden, Leicester Square and Embankment underground stations are respectively 450m, 500m and 900m away. Make the most of staying next door to the Royal Opera House and nip round for a seasonal show or head towards the river Thames to discover the numerous parks that line its embankment.

Situated in the heart of Covent Garden, Bow Street is ideally located in the West End. This area is incredibly popular, and with good reason! Covent Garden is bursting with history. It was home to famous writers and artists such as Jane Austen and Charles Dickens. Around the corner on Long Acre road, it became known for coach-makers, care dealers and the site of the first British television broadcast. You can also visit the imposing Art Deco Freemans’ Hall, which is is the headquarters of the United Grand Lodge of England.

There’s plenty to do and many sights to see, with shopping, theatre, and culture right on its doorstep – not to mention the endless places to eat and drink. Covent Garden Market and the pedestrianised piazza is the hub of the area. It’s the perfect place for people watching or shopping in the fabulous boutiques. Top attractions include the Royal Opera House, London Transport Museum and Somerset House. It’s also ideally located to explore nearby hotspots, including The Opera Quarter.

Transport Links

• Closest Tube Station: Covent Garden Station, less than 1-minute walk
• Nearest Airports:
• London City Airport – take the DLR to Bank Station and change onto the Central Line to Holborn Station.
• London Heathrow Airport – take the Piccadilly Line to Covent Garden Station.
• London Gatwick Airport – take the train to London Victoria, change onto the Circle/District Line to Temple Station.
• London Stanstead Airport – take the Stanstead Express to London Liverpool Street, change onto the Central Line to Holborn Station.