Visit areas of London that are renowned for their nightlife and theatres, including Soho, Covent Garden and Leicester Square.

See popular London tourist attractions such as the Theatre Royal, the Royal Opera House and Chinatown.

Attractions on this walk

The Coliseum Theatre

coliseumThe Coliseum theatre is home to the English National Opera. The theatre was built in 1904 and was the first in London to have a revolving stage. read more

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Leicester Square

empireFirst laid out as a square in the 1670's, Leicester Square is synonymous with London's nightlife.
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Covent Garden

covent gardenCovent Garden was originally called Convent Garden, as it was where the fruit and vegetables for monks were grown. read more

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Royal Opera House

royal opera houseThe Royal Opera House is home to the Royal Opera and the Royal Ballet.
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Theatre Royal

theatre royalThe Theatre Royal, in Drury Lane, is London's oldest theatre. It has been on this site since 1663.
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St Martins Theatre

st martins theatreSt Martins Theatre is home to the world's longest running play, The Mousetrap. read more

Soho

sohoBy 1851, Soho was one of the most crowded areas in London and during the late 1800's, it gained its reputation as a place for entertainment. read more
Chinatown

chinatownGerrard Street marks the centre of London's Chinatown.
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