"Covent Garden is in the West End, London’s main theatre and entertainment area.
Street entertainers perform by 17th-century St. Paul’s Church, and the London Transport Museum houses vintage vehicles.
Even if you're just meandering around the central market plaza and nothing more, you've got designer boutiques hugging against the tradition its market stalls, whilst at the same time offering some of the broadest selections in dining options for all budgets, from Shake Shack to The Ivy, all in a really welcoming, pedestrian friendly coup.
It's only a small factor too, but one worth noting, the main Covent Garden tube station is literally one of the most conveniently located in the city, aside from the giants that are Piccadilly Circus and Oxford Street (in my opinion anyway.