Covent Garden

August 13 2024

London Transport Museum’s Canteen is Built Out of Real Memorabilia from Tube Stations

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Mind the Gap! London Transport Museum’s café, Canteen, is more than just an ordinary café within the museum’s shop. From the wooden benches to the signs, tiles and posters, everything is original and reclaimed from the Underground.

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Mind the Gap! 🚇 [BLOG POST IN BIO] @London Transport Museum café, Canteen, is more than just an ordinary café within the museum’s shop Did you know that from the wooden benches to the signs, tiles and posters, everything is original and reclaimed from London tube stations? 🚉 For example, there are original tiles from Sloan Square and light fittings originally planned to be installed at Embarkment station 🚥 @Covent Garden #londontransportmuseum #londonhotspots #transportforlondon #museumlondon #coventgarden #mindthegap #londonunderground #londontiktok #CapCut

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London Transport Museum Canteen

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London Transport Museum’s café, Canteen, is named after the static and mobile canteens used to cater the staff during the 1940s and 1950s.

The café’s interior is celebrating the changing design of London transport by using original furnishing and furniture once used at stations all over London.

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There are original tiles from Sloan Square and light fittings originally planned to be installed at Embarkment station.

The wooden benches were found in the basement of Wembley Park and Gloucester Road, while the original posters and maps once helped passengers find their way at different stations all over the city.

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There are also luggage racks from 1960s A stock trains.

The signs you can see all over the café are all reclaimed from the Underground.

Mind the Bite!

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Park your bum on one of the glorious moquette seats and explore the food and drink offerings.

The menu has a range of hot and cold meals, including soup of the day, sandwiches, Great British specials, such as all day English Breakfast and fish & chips, as well as salads.

Vegan and vegetarian options also available.

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They also have the cutest kids’ meal in the fridge. The meal comes in an adorable London Transport Museum-themed box and contains a sandwich, a drink and some snacks.

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The highlights on the menu are definitely the Underground-themed cocktails. There are two cocktails: ‘Routemaster’ and Elizabeth Line’, and a mocktail: ‘Central Line’ on the menu.

Bonus point to the Canteen for being breastfeeding friendly.

London Transport Museum Canteen is on the first floor of the shop and open to all. Make sure you a pay visit next time you’re in Covent Garden and travel back in time while sitting on a moquette seat surrounded with all those memorabilia.

Ready for your next adventure? Covent Garden is taken over by cute smiling inflatable clouds. The installation is on display at Covent Garden Piazza to deliver joy and happiness this Summer.

August 1 2024

Smiling Clouds Have Taken Over Covent Garden for This Summer

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A series of cute smiling clouds have taken over Covent Garden to spread kindness and deliver happiness.

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‘Little Cloud World’ by FriendsWithYou

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40 inflatable smiling clouds are floating above Covent Garden Piazza this Summer to spread kindness and help combatting the rising rate of suicides in the UK.

The cute installation is designed by Los Angeles-based artist duo, Samuel Borkson and Arturo Sandoval III, better known as ‘FriendsWithYou’.

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The happy clouds are creating a ‘portal into a happy place’ and hope to spread joy and deliver smile to everyone who visit them.

The artist duo is partnering Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM), a charity helping people struggling suicidal thoughts and providing life-saving services.

Multiple donation points are set up around Covent Garden.

The friendly clouds have brought smile on faces all over the world. They’ve been shown at Shibuya, Tokyo, as well as in New York.

Practical Info

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Address

Covent Garden, Apple Market

Opening Times

August – October 2024

Access

FREE | Just show up and enjoy

Ready for your next adventure? Jurassic Garden opened at Natural History Museum and it’s completely free!

June 9 2024

Taste the Rainbow – Celebrate Pride with Rainbow Soft Serve

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Soft serve ice cream bar, Soft Serve Society is celebrating Pride Month with Insta-worthy rainbow ice cream cone.

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????Taste the Rainbow ???? ????️‍???? [BLOG POST IN BIO] Soft serve ice cream bar, @Soft Serve Society is celebrating Pride Month with Insta-worthy rainbow ice cream cone ???? Seven different flavours of soft serve ice cream served in a cup or cone ???? Choose normal cone or black charcoal cone ???? Available throughout June ????Seven Dials Market & Shoreditch Boxpark #pridemonth????️‍???? #pridemonth #pride2024 #softserve #rainbowfood #????️‍????????️‍⚧️ #CapCut

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Taste the Rainbow

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Soft Serve Society is famous for their super Instagrammable ice cream cones, pretty sundae cups, crazy freak shakes, and special lattes.

This June, they’re celebrating Pride Month with a special rainbow ice cream cone, called ‘Taste the Rainbow.’

‘Taste the Rainbow’ is available at both their venues at Seven Dials Market and Shoreditch BOXPARK.

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‘Taste the Rainbow’ is seven different flavours of soft serve ice cream, served in a cone or cup. You can choose from normal cone or black charcoal cone.

Soft Serve Society donate 50p from every ‘Taste the Rainbow’ cone sold to support Pride in London.

Seven Dials Market is currently dressed for Pride with shiny rainbow ribbons making a perfect backdrop for your special cone.

Price: £6.95

Available till the end of June 2024.

Ready for your next adventure? Immerse yourself in stunning kaleidoscopic digital installations at Outernet London this June. To celebrate Pride Month, Outernet London is showing ‘Pride Emoji Shower’, an ocean of shimmering rainbow gemstones and more! (Blog post coming soon)

November 24 2023

Embark on an Icy Arctic Adventure at FUJIFILM House of Photography Covent Garden

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FUJIFILM House of Photography Arctic Adventure photo experience has returned this year. The interactive experience opened on the 4 November 2023 and free to visit until it melts away on the 25 February 2024.

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❄️ Free ‘Arctic Adventure’ photo experience at FUJIFILM House of Photography Covent Garden | 📍8-9 Long Acre, London WC2E 9LH | Until 25 February 2024 | #photoexperience #fujifilmcoventgarden #articadventure #wintervibes #familydayout #dayoutwithfriends #winterlondon #christmaslondon2023

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Arctic Adventure

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FUJIFILM Covent Garden flagship store’s entire first floor has been transformed into an icy heaven to help you bring the Winter magic to your social media.

Expect a mesmerising mix of visuals and soundscapes throughout your journey.

The Arctic Adventure brings you for a journey to climb magical icy mountain peaks, wander beneath the Northern Lights and even meet a friendly Yeti.

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You will start your expedition with a reflective mirror cavern before visiting Polar Express’s snow wall. Next, you will have a chance to take selfies at the rainbow light wall. Your next stop will be translucent illuminating mountains, perfect for group or family photos.

Walk beneath the Aurora Borealis and capture stunning photos while following the glittery footprints of the Yeti straight into his den.

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Fear not, this furry giant is gentle and friendly. He will let you sit on his feet and take as many selfies as you like.

Treasure Your Expedition

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Visitors have the opportunity to print out their photos instantly on the spot at one the handy print kiosks.

You can turn your photos into gifts by sending them as Christmas cards or print a photo book to freeze your Arctic Adventure memories forever.

And it doesn’t stop there! You can put your photos on homeware and gifts, such as photo cushion, towels, mugs, water bottles and much more! (Prices are vary)

Practical Info

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Address

FUJIFILM House of Photography

8-9 Long Acre, London WC2E 9LH

Opening Times

4 November 2023 – 25 February 2024

Mon – Wed: 11am – 7pm

Thu – Sat: 11am – 8pm

Sun: 12pm – 6pm

Ready for your next adventure? Famous British fragrance brand, Jo Malone is running a free gingerbread house experience at Battersea Power Station.

November 22 2023

Christmas Lights in London

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‘Tis the season to celebrate the most magical time of the year. From the shimmering stars in Oxford Street to the quirky decorations of Carnaby Street, watch London gloriously decked out for Christmas.

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Covent Garden

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Covent Garden has changed their Christmas decoration this year and it’s more magical than ever. Instead of giant baubles, this year gigantic bells and mirror balls decorate Covent Garden Piazza.

Don’t forget to visit the pop-ups and the glorious 60ft (18metres) Christmas tree with over 30,000 twinkling lights.

Fortnum & Mason

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It’s now a tradition that the historic building of Fortnum & Mason transforms into a gigantic Christmas calendar. Twinkling lights decorate the numbered windows and the whole building is glowing in red light.

Burlington Arcade

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One of London’s most famous shopping arcade, Burlington Arcade is dressed for the festive season. This year, all the decorations are natural. All the wreaths and Christmas trees are decorated with dried orange slices, cinnamon sticks and pinecones.

Cartier

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The capital’s most luxurious stores are all decorated with spectacular Christmas lights and window displays. For this festive season, Cartier adorned their façade with an impressive giant red hot air balloon and clouds.

New Bond Street

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Whilst you’re there, it’s well worth to take a walk in New Bond Street and admire all the beautiful decorations and see what the luxurious shopping district has to offer.

Plus, this festive season, new tiara-like illuminating decorations adorn New Bond Street as a tribute to Queen Elizabeth II.

Carnaby Street

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When it comes to Christmas lights, Carnaby Street never disappoints us. They come up with the quirkiest installations every year. This year, the theme is the solar system. ‘Carnaby Universe’ features a kaleidoscopic installation featuring neon-lit planets and moons from our solar system.

Regent Street

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Regent Street Christmas lights are one of the most famous in London and not without a reason. Magnificent glittering spirits float above the entire length of the street. You’ll surely be able to take that perfect Insta photo here with London’s iconic double-deckers, black cabs and telephone boxes in the background.

Annabel’s

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London’s most elegant private club is in fully Christmas mode. I giant hot air balloon stretches over the three floors of the historical building. The balloon is accompanied by beautiful glowing stars scattered on the walls.

The installation is a “symbol of hope and inspiration in a year where the world has faced many difficulties and hardships.”

Oxford Street

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Oxford Street lights are perhaps the most iconic lights in the city. Tourists and locals flock to take photos of the twinkling stars every Winter. The display is illuminating for a certain amount of time each night before switched off for the rest of the night. This is to ensure the display is as eco-friendly as possible. Also, the decoration is made out of recycled materials.

Ever After Garden

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Ever After Garden is the most poignant light installation to visit during the festive period in London. It’s an ocean of illuminating white silk roses, each of them is there to remember loved ones we have lost in cancer.

Visitors can dedicate a rose to a friend or family member they have lost and write a short message to be placed next to one of the roses.

The roses are re-used every year to maintain sustainability, therefore, visitors cannot bring them home.

By dedicating a rose with a donation, you help raise fund for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.

Battersea Power Station

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Battersea Power Station opened to the public in October 2022 as a shopping and entertaining centre. Since then, shops, bars, restaurants and a cinema opened within the power station and more to come!

For this festive period the entire power station is gloriously dressed is gold shimmering lights.

Outside, there are giant Christmas bauble decorations, an ice rink, hireable cosy igloos, some food vendors and an immersive gingerbread house experience welcome visitors.

Don’t forget to book your ‘Lift 109 Chimney Lift Experience’ to make a thrilling ascent 109 metres to the top of the chimney of the power station while enjoying immersive light show.

Ready for your next adventure? Free immersive gingerbread house experience and ice rink opened next to Battersea Power Station by famous fragrance and lifestyle house, Jo Malone.

September 28 2023

The Taste of South Korea – Jongga Flavourverse Pop-Up in Covent Garden

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South Korea’s No.1 Kimchi brand, Jongga opened a free pop-up in Covent Garden this September. Get ready to immerse yourself into the world of Kimchi by tasting tangy cocktails, try flavourful bites, win limited-edition merch and more.

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Jongga Flavourverse

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Take your tastebuds on a wild journey at Jongga Flavourverse immersive pop-up exhibition where you can discover why Jongga Kimchi can be found in every kitchen in South Korea.

The pop-up came into being after a research by Jongga that revealed that 80% of British people consider themselves as ‘adventurous’ when it comes to food, and over 50% said they want to travel more to experience more authentic foods.

Cost-of-living-crisis, however, prevents many from being able to travel, so Jongga decided to bring Seoul to London to give visitors the chance to experience the authentic tastes of South Korea.

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The exhibition, that runs from 16 Sep – 8 Oct 2023, is completely free, secure a time slot on Evetbrite. Walk-ins welcome on a first come first serve basis.

NOTE: The pop-up is closed on Mondays!

The experience will take at least 25 minutes, during which you’ll explore different rooms, each offering immersive experiences, take fun selfies, taste Kimchi-infused cocktails and food while getting the chance to play games and win limited-edition merch.

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Jongga teamed up with three London restaurants: Seoul Bird, Bad Boy Pizza Society and Darby’s, each taking up a week of residence and serving up indulgent bites using Jongga Kimchi. Expect creamy mac & cheese, Bibim-inspired Kimchi pizza slices, Kimchi slaw buns and more.

If you cannot visit the pop-up, don’t worry! Each restaurant keeps the new dishes on their menu for 20 days after the pop-up ends.

Seoul Bird: 25 Sept – 14 Oct

Bad Boy Pizza Society: 2 Oct – 22 Oct

Darby’s: 11 Oct – 29 Oct

Jongga Flavourverse is a perfect opportunity for adventurous foodies to learn more about the rich history of Kimchi and its health benefits and take a culinary trip to Seoul without traveling.

Ready for your next adventure? New Korean-style photo booth and coin karaoke opened in Shoreditch this Summer: Pick Pic. Colour-themed photos booths, a special high-angle photo booth, free-to-use accessories and karaoke rooms awaits you to make memories with your bestie, partner or in solo.

July 23 2023

A Café Dedicated to Avocado – Avobar

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Modern minimalist interior, top-notch service and delish superfood that leave you happy and healthy. This is Avobar, a place where the whole menu is dedicated to the green mushy fruit.

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From Classic Avocado Toast to Avocado Soft Serve

24 Henrietta St, London WC2E 8ND

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Located in the heart of Covent Garden, Avobar is London’s first café with nothing but avocado on their menu (Well, almost…they have amazing coffee too).

From classic avocado toast to poached egg to salads, everything is made with fresh Hass Avo here from sustainable and ethical source.

So, everything is made from avocado. Isn’t it overwhelming a bit?

All dishes are made in the most creative way, so you’re guaranteed never get overwhelmed. Plus, their menu is changing every season, bringing exciting new healthy dishes to your plate.

Avobar is vegan friendly and there is a range of vegetarian and gluten free options, too.

Even the desserts are made from avocado! If you haven’t tried avocado brownie or avocado soft serve ice cream, here’s your chance. I tried the avocado ice cream, and it was creamy, sweet (but not too sweet) and absolutely delicious!

Drink the Avocado

Avocado Toast, Pink Avo Smoothie & Avocado Soft Serve

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Besides the classic coffee and soft drink menu, there is a range of smoothies and even cocktails made with avocado. ‘The Pink Avo Smoothie’ is a refreshing mix of avocado, banana, orange juice and frozen strawberries for the pink colour and the sweet taste.

‘Avocado Margarita’ and ‘Avo Star Martini’ (the latter is made with a ‘bit of fruit + a bit of drama’ according to its description on the menu) are something you definitely want to try if you’re really an adventurous foodie!

Avobar Facts

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Avobar is dog friendly. Small and medium doggos and guide dogs of any size are welcome
Avobar don’t currently have kids menu, however, many of the dishes are kids friendly
You can host your private event at Avobar

Ready for your next adventure? Enjoy your morning coffee and bagel in an ancient Greek Hall! Redemption Roasters’ Islington branch possesses one of London’s best kept secrets. Make sure you visit their basement next time you visit.

May 12 2023

Raise the Curtain and Start the Show – Welcome to Mrs R!ot, London’s Most Bohemian Cocktail Bar

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Inspired by the pioneering feminist, Kitty Clive, Mrs R!ot is probably the most vivacious cocktail bar and bistro in Covent Garden. Open seven days a week, live music every night, karaoke, cheeky cocktails, and mouth-watering morsels.

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Interiors Designed by Hollywood Film Designer

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You probably didn’t know that the riotous and bohemian interiors were designed by a leading film and television designer, Sonja Klaus. Sonja was involved in such Hollywood blockbusters like Gladiator, Tomb Raider, or Robin Hood, just to name a few.

Show Stopping Sharing Boards & Sexy Cocktails

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Mrs R!ot offers a range of food options, including Pizza Romana. Pizza Romana is just like pizza but with a base made with rice flour, soy flour, and wheat flour, making the it much lighter than traditional pizza.

Chicken nuggets, Truffle Mac ‘n’ Cheese, and Pea & Parmesan Arancini Ball are for sharing.

Wet your throat with delicious signature house cocktails or refreshing spritz, bubbles, wines, beer or cider.

Karaoke Room and Live Music Every Night

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Mrs R!ot is a non-stop pleasure den! Enjoy live music every day with cocktail in hand or belt out your fav tunes in ‘Kitty’s Karaoke Room’.

Every Saturday there is Bottomless Drag Brunch with ITV superstar Margo Marshall and other special guests. Expect dancing, fire breathing, free-flowing cocktails and more!

Musical Mondays bring you the ultimate West End party experience. Musical Mondays are like riotous West End Musical after parties where you can sing your heart out with West End performers and play fun games. Tickets include a free glass of Prosecco.

Here for the Drama – Who was Mrs Riot?

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Mrs Riot’s real name was Catherine ‘Kitty’ Clive and she was a top stage star in London in the 18^th century. She dominated the spoken and musical comedy, and she created a new form of British playhouse entertainment. She was a rebel, a feminist, and a role model in the Georgian period. She was the most lucrative, vivacious, and – often times – vulgar icon of the 1700s.

Mrs Riot was one of Kitty Clive’s famous roles. That’s where the cocktail bar has been given its name after.

Ready for your next adventure? Herstorical Tours offers guided theatrical walking tours in London about women in history. Join The Baroness and her servant and ascend to the steamy underworld of the 18^th century London to discover saucy stories and mind-blowing facts about the dark history of 18^th century sex trade.

“Harlots & Strumpets & Tarts, Oh My!” walking tour is open for booking.

The tour starts from Covent Garden.

London’s Naughtiest Christmas Dessert Spot

December 16 2021

Merry D!ckmas – London’s Naughtiest Christmas Desserts

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Have you been naughty or nice this year? Well, London’s naughtiest waffle shop, Zizi Factory’s new cheeky Christmas collection will guarantee make you want to be on the naughty list.

Naughty Christmas Waffle Collection

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The last year was long and frustrating even for Santa, so this Christmas it’s OK to be…khmm…not so nice.

Zizi Factory’s fanny Christmas collection is something to get ad-dick-ted to. It includes three different saucy flavours to sink you’re your teeth into (please, be gentle).

A naughty candy cane Willy/Fanny
A cheeky chocolate snowflake Willy/Fanny
A sexy Christmas miracle Willy/Fanny

The Willy waffles are soft and chewy while the fanny waffles are thinner and crispier. Both types cost £7 and you can ask for a ‘happy ending’ for extra pleasure.

Even Santa’s Been Naughty This Year

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I tried Sexy Christmas Miracle waffle which is basically a naughty penis shaped Santa. They didn’t have pink icing and sprinkles when I visited them, so they made it in pink. I didn’t mind it because it even went better with the “I licked it so it’s mine” neon sign.

Hot Drinks

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They’ve recently introduced their hot drinks menu. Apart from the classics, they offer oat milk cappuccino, oat latte macchiato, vanilla latte macchiato and other coffee specialities to warm you inside (if you still need to).

Bad behaviour actively encouraged!

Ready for your next adventure? Step back in time in Charles Dickens Museum and find out how the famous novelist celebrated Christmas in the Victorian era.

August 27 2021

Covent Garden Has Transformed Into a Dazzling Neon Wonderland

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Chila Burman, the artist behind Tate Britain’s Diwali-inspired installation last winter, transformed the South Hall of Covent Garden’s central Market Building into a dazzling neon wonderland.

The epic neon installation launched yesterday evening (26th August) and will be there till the end of October for the public to enjoy.

“Do you see words in rainbows?”

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“Do you see words in rainbows?” is displayed in purple neon lettering at the entrance. This is a celebration of the artist’s Hindu Punjabi culture. The kaleidoscopic installations will bring joy, positivity, and a touch of magic to people’s lives.

An Illuminating Instagram Heaven

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There is a neon tiger right at the entrance to take a selfie with. In the centre of the hall an octagon shaped installation is suspended while other whimsical neon sculptures illuminate the hall. Lips, ice creams, peacocks, and uplifting words floating in exuberant neon colours all over the place.

You might have a friendly encounter with familiar sculptures that have seen displayed at Tate Britain last winter. This is because the artist is committed to recycle and reuse her previous installations and lights.

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Plus, “as part of the installation, Covent Garden will donate £1 to the LGBTQ+ charity the Albert Kennedy Trust for every photo taken and posted to Instagram with the hashtag, #CoventGardenInRainbows.” – Independent announced.

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Wandering through the glimmering neon installations is really an experience and is definitely something you will want to share on your ‘gram and TikTok.

Opening Times

This dazzling electric art installation is free to visit and open from 7pm to 12pm daily until the end of October.

Ready for your next adventure? Why not visit God’s Own Junkyard in Walthamstow and explore neon signs appeared in the most famous blockbusters, like Avengers, Batman or Tomb Raider?