Things to do in Covent Garden this spring

Spring is coming. As the sun begins to peep out and people start to put away the wool coats, we've cobbled together a few of the things Covent Garden has to offer in the season.

Drink a good coffee at the Monmouth Coffee Company

27 Monmouth Street, London WC2H 9EU This tiny shop was opened in Covent Garden in the 1970s and they still make some of the finest coffee in the area. There isn’t a big space inside so most customers ask for take away. It is often very busy and you need to queue but it’s worth it!

Eat something good: Mon Plaisir

19-21 Monmouth St, London WC2H 9DD If you are looking for a place to buy a healthy lunch, this is your place! Pre-booked a table, all ready on time! Result and such a varied quaint place. All catered for. The food is excellent and the service is very friendly and efficient. Really great wine list, at sensible prices.

Relax yourself or have your lunch outdoors: Neal’s Yard

This is a small alley in Covent Garden between Shorts Gardens and Monmouth Street which opens into a courtyard. You will enjoy the colourful decoration of the buildings and there are free benches available to sit on during the day (it’s closed overnight). There are also some health food restaurants, cafes and retailers.

Discover treasures from different cultures: The British Museum

Great Russell Street, WC1B 3DG Not far from the School is The British Museum! A great place to learn and enjoy during your spare time… for free! The permanent collection covers almost 2 million years of human history, all housed in a magnificent neo-classical building. You can see amazing items of historical importance, from the Rosetta stone to the Egyptian mummies!

Let’s dance! Pineapple Studios

7 Langley St, Westminster, London WC2H 9JA When Debbie Moore founded the renowned Pineapple Dance Studios in in 1979 her philosophy was to break down the elitist barriers surrounding dance, and make it available to everyone. In this great Studio you can chose between 40 different varieties of dance styles (classical ballet, street jazz, Hip hop or Salsa) for all levels and all ages. Try it, it could be good fun!

Enjoy a street artist performance: Covent Garden Piazza

Apart from the market in which it’s possible to find a large variety of shops, the Covent Garden Piazza is well known for street entertainers who perform in the open air by St Paul’s Church. Musicians, comedians, jugglers or tightrope walkers running daily shows.

Learn about the history of the city: London Transport Museum

Covent Garden Piazza, London WC2E 7BB The evolution of the iconic double decker London Bus or the story behind the famous Underground Logo, are some of the highlights of the collection. They also organized temporary exhibitions about different topics. The galleries are full of interactive exhibits for young people and adults alike to play on – including real buses and trains. You will see, for instance, how a train carriage looked in the 1890s. The Royal Opera HouseBow St, London WC2E 9DD If you are lucky and you book it in advance, you can sometimes find cheap tickets for the most prestigious ballets or opera productions. Daily auditorium tours are also available, along with more detailed backstage tours. Inside the building you can gaze at the fabulous architecture and there is a fantastic terrace from which you can see Covent Garden Piazza… and The London Eye!