London area of WC2 guide
What to do and where to stay in London's WC2 neighbourhood
The west central postcode of WC2 takes in part of the West End as well as the legal district around Holborn and the Strand. The centre point of the area is arguably Covent Garden, with its excellent shopping, famous cobbled piazza and the numerous nearby theatres. Attracting some of the biggest stars in Hollywood, the hallowed stages of London's Theatreland rival those of New York's Broadway in the popularity stakes and attract millions of visitors each year. If it's movies you're after, Leicester Square and its environs boast many of London's most famous cinemas which fling out their red carpets for special film premieres throughout the year. The southern border of WC2 runs along the Embankment and includes Charing Cross Station and the magnificent Somerset House, which boasts the Courtauld Gallery collection as well as an open square which hosts ice skating in the winter and open-air concerts in the summer. To the east, WC2 includes the Royal Courts of Justice on the Strand and the pretty Lincoln's Inn Fields, home of the marvellous Sir John Soane's Museum and a few tennis courts, which attract students from the neighbouring London School of Economics in the summer months. In recent years, estate agents have tried to rebrand the WC1 and WC2 areas of London as "Midtown" but it has yet to really catch on.
See our recommended nearby WC2 Hotels, Entertainment, Sights and Attractions, Shopping, Restaurants, Pubs, Nightlife, Leisure, Education, and Meeting Venues.
WC2 Hotels
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel
336-337 The Strand, WC2R
A luxurious 5-star hotel situated right in the heart of the city, ME London offers guests a lavish accommodation experience. Floor-to-ceiling windows provide the impeccable guestrooms ... More
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel
Aldwych, WC2B
Positioned between the City's Square Mile and the thriving West End, this grand, Edwardian Hilton hotel welcomes guests with a patisserie and champagne bar in the ... More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
372 Strand, WC2R
This West End Art Deco hotel right on the Strand and next to Covent Garden is in a fantastic location for accessing central London and theatreland. ... More
WC2 Entertainment

London > Entertainment > Theatres
Aldwych, WC2, London WC2B
Built in 1905 to form a pair with the near-identical Aldwych Theatre, the Novello Theatre (formerly known as the Strand Theatre) is one of London's more ... More

London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
Strand, WC2, London WC2R
Somerset House, once the site of a spectacular Tudor palace, now includes a magnificent 18th century art gallery housing celebrated collections belonging to the Courtauld Institute ... More

London > Entertainment > Theatres
Catherine Street, WC2, London WC2B
London's oldest theatre is also its most spectacular, with a palatial auditorium that is among the most impressive in the world. The first theatre on this ... More
WC2 Sights and Attractions

London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Strand, WC2, London WC2R
Opened on 24th April 2008, the Embankment Galleries at Somerset House offer 750 square metres of exhibition space where the Hermitage Rooms used to be. Exhibitions ... More

London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Somerset House, Strand, WC2, London WC2R
Manet's 'Bar at the Folies-Bergeres', Van Gogh's 'Self-Portrait with a Bandaged Ear' and Renoir's 'La Loge' are just a few of the celebrated ... More

London > Attractions > Museums
Covent Garden Piazza, WC2, London WC2E
After a two-year, £22 million refurbishment the London Transport Museum reopened on 22 November 2007 revealing more exhibition space than before. The museum travels back through ... More
WC2 Shopping

London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
38 Tavistock Street, WC2, London WC2E
As British as a bacon buttie, buying your groceries at The Albion Emporium is like getting first dibs on Mrs Beeton's pantry. A bastion of Britishness, ... More

London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
42 Tavistock Street, WC2, London WC2E
If cupcakes are you cup of tea then head to the Covent Garden outlet of Primrose Bakery, a family owned enterprise which makes the most scrumptious ... More

London > Shopping > Perfume and Cosmetics
41 Wellington Street, WC2, London WC2E
For a sweet-smelling, sensory overload, Penhaligon's has to be the place to go. From the original Hammam Bouquet to the Winston Churchill's favourite - the Blenheim ... More
WC2 Restaurants

London > Restaurants > Thai restaurants
148 The Strand, WC2, London WC2R
This branch of Thai Square located on The Strand is close to Covent Garden and Charing Cross Station, making it convenient for theatre-goers or for a ... More

London > Restaurants > Indian/South Asian restaurants
Strand Continental Hotel, 143 Strand, WC2, London WC2R
Originally the home of the Curry Club set up in 1962, the India Club feels like it hasn't changed since Asian food introduced to this country ... More

London > Restaurants > Thai restaurants
148 The Strand, WC2, London WC2R
Thai cuisine. ... More
WC2 Pubs

London > Restaurants > Gastropub
39 Bow Street, WC2, London WC2E
Gastropub ... More

WC2 Nightlife



WC2 Leisure


London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Victoria Embankment, Villiers Street, WC2, London WC2N
Created in 1874, the Victoria Embankment Gardens run parallel to the River Thames, creating a green walkway between Waterloo Bridge and Embankment, and are dotted with ... More

London > Leisure > Arts Centres
24 Endell Street, WC2, London WC2H
Before it was a hip private members' club designed specifically for the creative industries - complete with bar and dining rooms, cinema, TV and recording studios ... More
WC2 Education

London > Education > Arts and Drama
Somerset House, WC2, London WC2R
The Courtauld is one of the most prestigious art schools in the country, affiliated with the Oxbridge system and boasting a huge private location and prime ... More

London > Education > Universities and Colleges
1 Sheffield Street, WC2, London WC2A
The award-winning Saw Swee Hock Student Centre, designed by Irish architects O'Donnell + Tuomey and awarded the RIBA London Building of the Year Award in 2014, ... More

London > Education > Career Services
4-6 Staple Inn, WC2, London WC1V
Situated in the heart of London, Career Energy – formed in March 2002 - offers comprehensive advice on careers, career change and job searching. They’ll analyse ... More
WC2 Meeting Venues

London > Business > Venue Hire
Somerset House South Wing Strand, WC2, London WC2R
Enjoy a luxury cruise on the Silver Fleet. Departing from the Savoy Pier and cruising along the Thames. A classy way to see the Thames.... More

London > Business > Venue Hire
Somerset House, Strand, WC2, London WC2R
Somerset House, once the site of a spectacular Tudor palace, now includes a magnificent 18th century art gallery housing celebrated collections belonging to the Courtauld Institute Gallery, ... More

London > Business > Venue Hire
Two Temple Place, WC2, London WC2R
With its castle like façade and a striking interior, Two Temple Place is one of London's most prestigious settings for corporate and private events. As well ... More
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