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The Covent Garden (London) is a main attraction in London, England. Located in the easternmost part of the City of Westminster, the Covent Garden offers shopping, street performers, and entertainment facilities. In addition, the Covent Garden also houses the entrance to the Royal Opera House Covent Garden, which is known for its bustling Seven Dials area. Surrounded by High Holborn, Kingsway, the Strand, and the Charing Cross Road, travelers come to the Covent Garden because of its exciting atmosphere. As the main site for flower, fruit and vegetable marketing from the 1950s to 1970s, Covent Garden recently launched the United Kingdom's first food Night Market. Fresh produce from over 35 various stands are offered to visitors. Enjoy Gourmet Candy Company, Ginger Pig sausages, Burnt Sugar fudge, and more, just to name a few. The main reason for the Night Market is to bring Covent Garden back to its roots as the “Larder of London.” It's also famous in the PlayStation 3 game, “Resistance: Fall of Man,” as it's one of the levels in the game. Interested in seeing it in person and not just in a video game? Before your visit, choose from these hotels for your exciting stay in Covent Garden.