1.9 km
Central London Entertainment
London
L6 - Chinatown, Soho, St Giles and Covent Garden
'In London, everyone is different, which means anyone can fit in' - Paddington Bear and you can find them all along this route. This theatre land and entertainment zone explorers experience takes you through the various entertainment areas of the West End of London, including Piccadilly Circus, Theatre Land, Chinatown, Soho, St Giles, and Covent Garden—each with its character, delights, and history.
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Route at a glance video
This high speed video is set in the heart of Theatre-land, and begins at the neon lights of Piccadilly Circus. It then heads up Shaftesbury Avenue with its many theatres, and then diverts first to Chinatown and then into Soho. It then heads into Seven Dials and down towards Covent Garden via Garrick Street and King Street. The final section heads towards the Royal Opera House before ending at Covent Garden.
The map route
The route is shown on a Strava map, which is ideal for runners with features like distance tracking and pace analysis and who have a Strava account. For walkers, Google Maps is recommended for its comprehensive navigation. Accessible on desktop or mobile, Strava provides detailed insights and directions. However, mobile functionality may vary depending on the browser, with Google Chrome offering the best experience. Click the link to view the route and explore with ease. Please not the maps show you your location relative to the map but do not give you turn by turn directions.
360 Virtual Tour of the Route
Double click on the image and have a look around the key locations along the route
