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9 Aesthetic Streets in Covent Garden, London To Visit

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The Covent Garden area might be filled with hidden gems, shops and restaurants, but if you’re more interesting in enjoying a soothing walk with architectural sights, you’ve landed exactly where you need to be.

There are so many aesthetic streets in Covent Garden to wander down; think cobblestone streets and colorful facades (Neal’s Yard, anyone?) which can easily take you back in time if you’re a bit of shopping and would like to discover another side of London…

Completely for free!

9 Aesthetic Streets in Covent Garden, London To Visit

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I have to admit that while living in London on a budget can be a huge pain, there are so many free things to do in town that, if you’re not a serial shopper, you can definitely enjoy your time in the city.

Living in London for about five years taught me everything I needed to know about cheap grocery shopping, and other completely free places to visit – even off the beaten path.

But since you’ll probably look for gorgeous hidden gems in Covent Garden at some point, why not add these beautiful streets to your bucket list?

Aesthetic Streets in Covent Garden: Shelton Street

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Shelton Street is the first street we’ll start our itinerary in; characterized by low Georgian buildings and colorful shops, it’s indeed a perfect place to walk around – and snap some pictures for the ‘Gram!

Grosvenor Prints is one of my favorite shops in Covent Garden; at least, the facade is, bright yellow and a contrasting sight to the other more soberly colored shop windows in the vicinity.

Read: The Best Shops in Central London

Best Things to Do in Covent Garden: Floral Street and Rose Street

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Floral Street and Rose Street are some of the most aesthetic streets in Covent Garden; that’s where you’ll find cobblestone pavements, and streets lined with tiny shops that bring you back in time in a heartbeat.

I’ve mentioned Rose Street in the past, as it’s where you’ll find one of London’s best bakeries: the Scandinavian bakery Bageriet, with its unforgettable chai latte and cinnamon buns.

In addition to picturesque buildings, Floral Street offers a myriad of cool shops, from Chestnut Bakery and its beautiful brunch plates, to Free People, one of my favorite clothing shops for a boho vibe.

Read: The Best Shops in Camden Town

Aesthetic Streets in Covent Garden: Slingsby Place

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Right off Long Acre, one of Covent Garden’s most famous streets, you will find, walking towards Leicester Square, the colorful Slingsby Place.

Leading to Mercer Walk and plenty of restaurants, shops and cafes, Slingsby Place is characterized by the huge floating flowers above our heads.

That’s also where you’ll find The White Company, one of London’s best candle shops, and many opportunities for pictures – a must-visit, especially if you’re on a romantic date or traveling with kids!

Read: The Most Unusual Places to Visit in London for Free

Best Things to Do in Covent Garden: Mercer Walk and St Martin’s Courtyard

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At the end of Slingsby Place, a few restaurants are definitely worthwhile: this includes Mi Scusi, a gorgeous Italian restaurant where you can dine al fresco during the spring and summer.

Mercer Walk is another one of the very aesthetic streets in Covent Garden, and one where you will find Stanfords, one of the prettiest bookshops you’ve ever seen.

This bookshop’s collection revolves around globes, maps, and travel books, offering even a cute coffee shop inside.

At the end of Slingsby Place, if you take an immediate right in front of Mi Scusi, you’ll find St Martin’s Courtyard, an overly colorful place which makes for a great photo spot whatever the time of the year.

Read: The Cutest Multicolor Places in London

Aesthetic Streets in Covent Garden: King Street

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Right off Covent Garden Piazza, King Street is, along with the parallel Henrietta Street, one of the busiest streets in Covent Garden.

That’s namely a perfect place to admire Christmas decorations in London, but it is also a place to visit absolutely if you’re into shopping.

Indeed, you’ll find on King Street some of the coolest makeup stores in town, including Nars, as well as Jo Malone, a properly British perfume brand.

Covent Garden Piazza being one of the oldest squares in London, since it was commissioned in 1630, it is definitely a must-visit, a dreamy stroll amongst the tourists and gorgeous Georgian buildings.

Read: The Best Shops to Get Cheap Makeup in London

Best Things to Do in Covent Garden: Long Acre

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Long Acre and the perpendicular James Street are two others of my favorite streets in London; that’s where I used to work, at MAC Cosmetics, and two shopping streets filled with high-end and budget shops.

A few shops to pop by on Long Acre?

Boots, one of the biggest in London, for luxury and budget makeup brands, along with Calzedonia, Arket, Scribbler for cute stationery, and Levi’s.

When it comes to James Street, that’s where you will find Charlotte Tilbury, Rituals, and Sketchers – but all the streets around these two have some incredible shop to visit!

Read: The Curious Traveler’s Guide to Liverpool Street, London

Aesthetic Streets in Covent Garden: Floral Court

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Right off Long Acre, Floral Court is another really cute street to visit, if only to see the elephant sculpture!

Out of the many possible photography spots London offers, the Millenium Chamber (on the right) is an influencer favorite, and one that gives way to cute restaurant terraces.

Petersham Deli, located at the end of Floral Court, is a beautiful botanical cafe slash restaurant, from breakfast to snacks, with a minimalist exterior that makes the hidden courtyard even more picturesque.

Read: The Best Places to Enjoy Nature in London

Best Things to Do in Covent Garden: Earlham Street

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Some of the prettiest streets in Covent Garden are the ones surrounding Seven Dials, a tiny roundabout located close to the Seven Dials Market – that’s the case of Earlham Street.

From vintage shops to Udderlicious, one of the best spots to get ice cream in London, Earlham Street gives way to smaller streets like Tower Court, also beautiful to use for pictures.

If you’re the kind of person who loves finding tiny villages in London, Seven Dials, Earlham Street and the otherly gorgeous Monmouth Street are all places to check out at least once.

Read: The Poshest Areas in London

Aesthetic Streets in Covent Garden: Cecil Court, Close to Leicester Square

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Lastly, Cecil Court is an unmissable, small alleyway that connects Covent Garden to Charing Cross Road, and one of the only places to find an Alice in Wonderland-themed spot in London!

Lined with all types of vintage and rare bookshops, Cecil Court is said to have inspired Harry Potter’s Diagon Alley, and the colorful shopfronts are a sight you should pop by if you’re into books.

All along Charing Cross Road, you will find a few other bookshops; Foyles, the biggest, also has a coffee shop on the top floor with fresh cakes and pastries, while Any Amount of Books is great for second hand books.

In any case, whether you visit for books or to take a step back in time, Cecil Court definitely is one of the spots to have on a bookish itinerary in London!

Read: The Curious Traveler’s Guide to London’s Instagrammable Places

9 Aesthetic Streets in Covent Garden, London To Visit

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There you have them, all the most aesthetic streets in Covent Garden – you will definitely spend some time in the area at some point, and these are all must-visits in my book!

Now, if you’re looking to go for some proper shopping in Covent Garden, you will also be within walking distance of the main square, along with Charing Cross Rd, Oxford Street and Regent Street, when you get out of the station.

There are also so many cute cafes, restaurants and bakeries there that you can easily spend a full day in Covent Garden… And that, folks, is never time wasted!

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