Market · Covent Garden, London

Covent Garden

Covent Garden
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Covent Garden is a market district in London. The main piazza holds a covered market hall with retail and food stalls. Visitors often watch buskers in the square.

Updated September 27, 2026On day 2 of London in Four Days

Visiting Covent Garden: what to know

Tickets
Entry is free.
Time needed
Two to three hours.
Best time
Weekday mornings.
Getting there
Covent Garden tube station serves the area.

London itineraries with Covent Garden

Day 2 of London in Four Days

British Museum and Covent Garden

How Covent Garden fits into a day.
  1. 9:30British MuseumBritish Museum
  2. 11:45Neal's YardNeal's Yard
  3. 14:00Covent Garden MarketCovent Garden
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Covent Garden FAQs

What is Covent Garden?

It is a market and piazza in central London.

Is Covent Garden free to visit?

Yes, the market area has no entry fee.

How long to spend at Covent Garden?

Most people stay two to three hours.

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