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164 Buckingham Palace Road, Victoria Coach Station, London, SW1 W9TB View map

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Come and experience Afternoon Tea with a difference on the Brigit's Afternoon Tea Bus Tour. This vintage London double decker bus will drive round Central London, taking in some of the City's best sights, whilst you can indulge in the fabulous B Afternoon Tea.

Capture the heart of the city's culture and history whilst sipping on a lovely cup of tea and enjoying the exquisite tastes of France, whilst looking out on some of London's most famous landmarks. High tea accompanied with an array of tasty sandwiches and delicious cakes and pastries.

Your uniformed driver will take you round Big Ben, The Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, St James's Park, Hyde Park, The Royal Albert Hall, Marble Arch, Nelson's Column, Downing Street and more (subject to road closures, traffic and London events).

The London sightseeing tour lasts approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes (depending on traffic). The 12:30 and 15:00 tours will be picked up and dropped off at 8 Northumberland Avenue, WC2N 5BY. The 12:00pm, 2:30pm and 5pm tour depart from Victoria Coach Station, SW1W 9TP A different pickup point can be requested if you are booking the entire bus for a private party.

For exclusiveness, you can hire out the entire bus for your own private party such as, weddings, corporate events, hen parties, graduations etc. There is also the option to hire either just the upstairs or downstairs sections of the bus, so get a group together and get in touch for this unique experience.

Vegetarian and Halal Afternoon Teas available. Vegan and ​gluten-free afternoon tea available at an additional cost of £3. Venue cannot guarantee 100% gluten free products as traces may be found. Please note the venue do not cater for nut allergies and a combination of gluten and dairy free.

Please note that there is no toilet on the Brigit's Afternoon Tea Bus Tour. There is also no tour guide present on the bus. A booking fee of £4.20 per table is requested when creating your online booking. 

Please note there are two pickup and departure point for B Bus. The location displayed on the map tab is from Victoria Coach Station, 164 Buckingham Palace Rd, London SW1W 9TP. There is an alternative pickup point at 8 Northumberland Avenue, London WC2N 5BY.

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Peppa Pig Afternoon Tea Bus Tour

Treat your little ones to a special Peppa Pig Afternoon Tea Bus Tour. All aboard the B Bus and indulge in a range of delightful themed treats whilst on an exciting sightseeing tour of London with this experience available Thursday - Sundays.

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Treat your little ones to a special Paddington Afternoon Tea Bus Tour. All aboard the B Bus and indulge in a range of delightful themed treats whilst on an exciting sightseeing tour of London with this experience available Wednesday - Sundays.

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Enjoy a Vegan Afternoon Tea on the Brigit's Afternoon Tea Bus Tour. This vintage London double decker bus will drive round Central London, taking in some of the City's best sights, whilst you can indulge in the special Vegan Afternoon Tea menu.

Brigit's Bus Standard Tour prices:

Adults: £60 per person on weekdays £70 per person on weekends

Children (5-11 years): £50 per person on weekdays £60 per person on weekends

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B Afternoon Tea Bus Tour 164 Buckingham Palace Road, Victoria Coach Station, London, SW1 W9TB

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Covent Garden in London: A complete guide

The neighborhood of Covent Garden in London is located in the heart of London, and is one of the key places you can not miss during your visit to the city of the Thames. This area is home to one of the most historic markets in London, the historically known as “Apple Market”.

Covent Garden Piazza ( London, WC2E 8RF ) is the official name of the square.

Covent Garden connects some of London’s most famous roads and avenues, such as Holborn, Charing Cross Road and The Strand. Today thousands of tourists and Londoners stroll around or cross its galleries as it is located in a strategic point of the city.

We could almost say that it is one of the corners of the city of London where there is more action at any time of day, either by the market, stores in the area, restaurants, pubs, theaters in the area … the list of things to do in Covent Garden is almost endless.

How to get to Covent Garden in London

If your hotel is in central London, you will most likely be able to walk there in a few minutes, taking advantage of the many things to see around. But, if you need to use public transport, here is some information that will be useful for you.

Address : 41 The Market Building, Covent Garden, London WC2E 8RF

Getting to Covent Garden by Underground

The easiest way is through the “Covent Garden Station” (Piccadilly Line). This station is located on the northern approach to the square. It is also very close to the stations of Leicester Square (Northern Line) or Charing Cross (Northern Line, Bakerloo Line), both less than 10 minutes walk. All these stations are in London’s transport zone 1.

Getting to Covent Garden by Bus

The RV1 bus line stops directly at Covent Garden. Bus numbers 9, 13, 15, 23, 139 and 153 stop at Trafalgar Square and Aldwych, both of which are just a few minutes walk from Covent Garden square in London. The number 24 stops at Leicester Square, which is 5 minutes away.

Getting to Covent Garden by Bike

If you are thinking of using a rental bike when you are in London, to visit Covent Garden it is good to know that there are places to leave bikes on Southampton Street, Bow Street and on the corner located between Russell Street and Wellington Street.

London Sightseeing Bus

Stop 9 on the red, blue and green lines of the Big Bus Tours London sightseeing bus will drop you off less than 300 meters from Covent Garden Square in London.

Timetables to visit Covent Garden in London

The Covent Garden shopping area in London is open every day of the week. The opening hours are Monday to Friday from 10 am to 8 pm; Saturday from 9 am to 8 pm and Sunday from 12 pm to 6 pm.

Things to do & visit in Covent Garden

When we talk about Covent Garden in London we are really talking about Covent Garden Square. This square houses a market with stalls, stores and restaurants. In the center of the square we find the covered market which has three floors and I recommend you to walk it from start to finish.

Here we find galleries with live music and an area with craft market. There are also take-away food stalls, clothing and accessory stores and chocolate, tea and coffee shops. You will find a very famous toy store, as well as cafes and restaurants and a tobacconist with history. Around the square we also find the Jubilee Market, the London Transport Museum and the Royal Opera House.

In the streets around the square there are numerous restaurants and bars. This is one of the most lively and recommended areas of London to go both day and night.

Apple Market: The famous Covent Garden Apple Market in London

Apple Market is the name that has the craft market located inside the market building in Covent Garden. Here there are usually about 40 stalls selling handmade items, including jewelry, paintings and scarves for example. What you won’t find here is an apple stall! Its name originates from the history of the market, where only fruit and flowers could be sold.

Benjamin Pollock’s Toy Shop

Benjamin Pollock’s Toy Shop was founded in 1856 in the Hoxton area of London. In 1980 the store was moved to Covent Garden. This store specializes in selling Victorian toys, and is particularly famous for its traditional toy paper theaters. You can find both original pieces and reproductions, with prices ranging from £8.95 to £795.00. In addition to the famous toy theaters, you will find other traditional theater-related toys, including puppets and puppet gloves.

Although Hamleys is the most famous toy stores in London and one that you will visit when passing through the shopping street of Regent Street in central London, Benjamin Pollock’s toy store is one of the small stores that you can not miss.

I really consider it a little secret corner of this square in London, because although the entrance to the store is in the center of the square and is one of the most prominent and attract the attention of people passing by, having to climb stairs to get to the store seems that many people do not dare to enter. Including us, that even living in London for several years and going to Covent Garden about 100 times a year (no exaggeration!) I have to admit that we did not get to enter this toy store until relatively recently.

Official website : Benjamin Pollock’s Toy Shop

Punch and Judy Pub

The Punch and Judy pub in Covent Garden is one of the most famous pubs in London. Its name refers to two very famous puppets of the United Kingdom: Punch and Judy. Punch and Judy are the protagonists of a puppet show that took place for the first time in Covent Garden on May 9, 1662, and whose protagonists, the puppets “Mr. Punch” and his wife “Judy” became the best known characters of puppet shows throughout the United Kingdom. Every year in May the puppet festival is held in Covent Garden in honor of these two famous characters.

The pub offers a wide selection of beers and drinks and also serves traditional British pub food all day Monday to Sunday. It has several floors, but the best is the terrace from which you can get wonderful views of the square and is undoubtedly one of the best places to have a beer on a summer day in London. I have to mention that the price of drinks is quite high, and you can easily pay £10 for two beers.

Official website : Punch and Judy Pub Covent Garden

Jubilee Market

In the south side of Covent Garden Square in London we find the Jubilee Market, a covered market where you will find a wide variety of stalls. The most popular items are handicrafts, but you will find from jewelry and clothing to antiques and typical items of a market. You’ll also find a wide variety of food stalls, with options including traditional English breakfast, pancakes and milkshakes, baked potatoes and even an Italian restaurant.

On Mondays there are antique and collectible items of all periods and styles, including: Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian, Art Deco, Art Nouveau, fine art, fine jewelry, fine china, sterling silver, antiquarian and used books.

From Tuesday to Friday the market is open from 10.30 am to 7 pm. During these days we can find a wide range of products, plants for picnic baskets, greeting cards for souvenirs, beauty products and gardening equipment.

On weekends the market is open from 10 am to 6 pm and features an Arts & Crafts section. You will find everything from candles and hand-painted items to jewelry, paintings, clocks and even fossils. Ideal if you are going to visit London with kids .

Official website : Jubilee Market .

Segar & Snuff Parlour

The Segar & Snuff Parlour is one of the most traditional stores in Covent Garden Square in London. It is a traditional tobacco store, and is hidden in the southeast corner of the square, being one of the few independent specialized tobacconists in London.

In this tobacconist we find a wide variety of Havana cigars as well as many other cigars of lesser known brands. We can find exclusive tobacco, a wide selection of loose tobacco blended by experts and different specialized tobaccos. They have over 200 smoking pipes for sale, including a wide range of Dunhill and Peterson brands as well as their own “Covent” brand.

Royal Opera House

The Royal Opera House is a performance theater that is also home to the Royal Opera Company and the Royal Ballet of England. The theater was built in 1856, and its auditorium has a capacity of 2268 spectators, with four floors of boxes and an upper gallery. It is possible to join a backstage tour that goes through all the corners of the theater that normally we can not see, here you can see the available times and book: Royal Opera House Tour.

See available shows at Royal Opera House

London Transport Museum

The London Transport Museum is one of our favorite museums in London, and we recommend it especially if you are visiting London with children. Visiting this museum is a fascinating journey through the evolution of the different methods of public transport throughout the history of London. We can see from the first horse-drawn carriages and buses used for public transport, to the evolution of the method of transport that revolutionized London: The Underground, the first method of public subway public transport in the world that today is over 150 years old.

More information: London Transport Museum .

Seven dials and Neal’s Yard

The Seven Dials area is located within the neighbourhood of Covent Garden, but you have to leave the piazza to get there. Seven Dials is a small square where six streets converge and where there are many shops and restaurants.

It is also where we find Seven Dials Market , an interior food market where you can eat, dine or just have a coffee and sweet treat.

More information : Seven Dials and Neal’s Yard .

Shopping in Covent Garden

In and around the square you will find all the stores you can imagine. In Covent Garden Square itself you will find Apple, Skechers, Paperchase, Burberry, Bobbi Brown, Dior Beauty, Moomin Shop, Pylones, Ben’s Cookies, Laduree, Godiva chocolates, Links of London, Whittards of London tea and coffee shop, Crabtree and Evelyn, Dior and Chanel to name a few. Around Covent Garden square you can find Zara, Marks and Spencer, Nike, Cath Kidston, Radley, Ted Baker, Mango, French Connection…

Restaurants in Covent Garden

The Pub Punch and Judy that we mentioned before is in the same square of Covent Garden, and in the central terrace of the square you will also find the restaurant Brasserie Blanc. Around Covent Garden there are many restaurants, and personally we can recommend Sarastro restaurant for a different kind of dinner. If you are looking for a romantic restaurant in London the Clos Maggiore in Covent Garden has been voted several years in a row as the most romantic restaurant in London.

Although we can’t name them all, some of the ones you are going to find are: Bills, Masala Zone, Maxwell, Gourmet Burger Kitchen, Five Guys….

Events in Covent Garden

In Covent Garden there is usually live music and street performers every day. In this magical square of London are also held during the year numerous events.

One of the most important times in London is undoubtedly Christmas, and I must say that seeing Covent Garden is a must if you are going to visit London at Christmas . The Christmas decorations in the square are simply spectacular, and in early December is usually held the Great Christmas Pudding Race. More information: Covent Garden at Christmas.

There is a puppet festival every year to commemorate the famous characters of Punch and Judy.

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Last year nearly 15 million tickets were sold for over 18,000 performances in London's West End.  Join us to explore the past, the present and the future of Theatreland, one of London’s foremost tourist attractions and, arguably, the most vibrant, exciting performing arts scene in the world.  

As we wander through the West End, we will see the oldest working theatre in London, hear about a murder at The Adelphi, discover the world's longest-running play (and the world's longest-running musical), as well as getting tips and tricks for bagging the best tickets in town.

Learn why some shows run forever, why some shows are worth the money, and why some are a matter of preference! From big-name venues to theatres you may have never heard of, this is a fun walk for both those who have loved the theatre for years, or for those just getting started!

Sites included...

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• Theatre Royale Drury Lane
• The Royal Opera House
• The Palace Theatre
• Her Majesty's Theatre

All this and more on a tour that truly uncovers centuries of London's theatrical secrets and stories!

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Where:  Tour begins from outside Coutts Bank on the Strand. ( map ) 

The tour ends at Theatre Royal Haymarket

Duration:  Approximately 2.5 hours.

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Our London Bus Tours offer a unique and delightful experience, taking you on a journey to discover some of London’s most famous landmarks while indulging in a sumptuous afternoon tea. On our Routemaster Sightseeing London Bus Tours, you'll explore iconic attractions such as Big Ben, The Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, Trafalgar Square, St Paul’s Cathedral, Tower of London, The Shard, London Eye and many more. Immerse yourself in the city's rich history and culture with the guidance of our knowledgeable onboard team.

Experience a wonderfully quirky sightseeing adventure that combines London's history and delicious afternoon tea. While you won't be able to 'hop on hop off' our classic buses, our carefully curated routes cover the best sights and landmarks in the city. It's the most relaxing way to enjoy many of London's landmarks for sure! Check out our different routes using the links below. Choose between upper deck or lower deck seating to enjoy your preferred view of London.

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Unfortunately, we are unable to cater for: nut-free, peanut-free, combination of dairy & gluten-free, combination of vegan & gluten-free and Coeliacs. Gluten-free menu may contain traces. Vegan and gluten free teas are £3 extra. Please specify requirements upon reservation. All allergies must be emailed and confirmed by management at [email protected] . Thank you for your understanding.

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Getting to covent garden.

Covent Garden is one of London’s most-loved neighbourhoods, located in the heart of the West End.

You'll find Covent Garden in the heart of the West End, being easily reached via tube, train, cycle, on foot, boat or taxi.

The best way to get to Covent Garden and discover its secret passages and surrounding areas is to walk. To find out the best route for you, visit   Google Maps 

Covent Garden is centrally located and is only a 30 minute walk from King's Cross, 20 minute walk from Buckingham Palace and a 10 minute walk from Piccadilly Circus

There are bike racks in Southampton Street, Bow Street, and on the corner of Russell Street & Wellington Street.

Did you know that Covent Garden is only a 15 minute bike ride from Hyde Park, 5 minute cycle from Waterloo, 15 minutes from Kings Cross, 20 minutes from Hoxton Square, 30 minutes from Victoria Park, 30 minutes from Clapham Common, 30 minutes from Fulham.

For more information on cycling in central London, visit the  Transport for London website

By Underground

Covent Garden is on the Piccadilly Line. Covent Garden's tube station is a very short walk from the Market Building at the end of James Street. Covent Garden underground station only has lifts up from the platforms so it can be slow-going at busy times. During peak times we suggest getting off at Leicester Square (Piccadilly and Northern Line), which is a short walk to Covent Garden.

Holborn (Central Line) is only a ten minute walk from Covent Garden. Here is the best walking route via  Google Maps

Embankment (Circle, District, Bakerloo and Northern Line) is a ten minute walk to Covent Garden. Here is the best walking route via  Google Maps

Use  TFL’s Journey Planner  to help find your best journey

LOCAL TUBE STATIONS COVENT GARDEN

• LEICESTER SQUARE - 5 minute walk
• CHARING CROSS - 6 minute walk
• HOLBORN - 10 minute walk
• EMBANKMENT - 10 minute walk
• TEMPLE - 11 minute walk
• TOTTENHAM COURT ROAD - 12 minute walk

Covent Garden is conveniently located close to two London stations. The nearest being Charing Cross, which is a couple of minutes’ walk away, here is the  best route.  The other is Waterloo station, which is a twenty-minute walk across the iconic Waterloo Bridge with great views over London. Here is the  walking route  to get to Covent Garden.

The 9, 13, 15, 23, 139 and 153 all stop at Trafalgar Square and Aldwych (both a short walk from the Market Building). The No. 24 stops at Leicester Square; Covent Garden is signposted from there. For more information on buses in London, visit the Transport for London website

Hail a London Black Cab and just ask the driver to take you to Covent Garden.

The closest jetty to Covent Garden where regular boats dock is at Embankment, which is a 15 minute walk to Covent Garden Piazza. You can find out more information on the  Thames Clipper Website

If possible, it is best to avoid driving to Covent Garden as parking is very restricted. There is limited on-street parking with meters on some surrounding roads.

If driving, it is essential to remember to pay the Congestion Charge. The charge can be paid online, in selected shops and petrol stations, by post, by SMS from your mobile phone or by phone on +44 (0)20 7649 9122. Two of the largest car park providers in central London are Masterpark and NCP.

Covent Garden is just 40 minutes from Heathrow on the Piccadilly Line.

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