The Bead Shop
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21A Tower Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9NS
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Mon 13:00 - 18:00, Tue to Fri 10:30 - 18:00, Sat 10:30 - 17:00 | The basement closes 30 mins before the store closes
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The walls of The Bead Shop just of St Martin's Lane in Covent Garden are lined with boxes full of carefully classified beads, clasps, tools and threads. You can spend hours browsing among the delicate beads which come in all shapes and sizes from Swarovski crystals to semi-precious stones. Even if you're a novice at making your own jewellery the expert staff are happy to help out. Not sure what width thread you need or how to crimp your clasp? They'll give you a brief beginners guide to the basics including a sheet of paper on how to securely tie your finished piece. If you've never gone browsing for beads before you'll find it strangely absorbing.
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Radisson Blu Edwardian Mercer Street
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel from £174 33% off
Seven Dials, WC2H | 2 minutes from The Bead Shop
Boutique haven in Covent Garden's vibrant Seven Dials village. Guests can enjoy stylish, comfortable rooms, smart TV and free high-speed Wi-Fi on unlimited devices. Monmouth Kitchen ... More
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel from £174 33% off
Seven Dials, WC2H | 2 minutes from The Bead Shop
Boutique haven in Covent Garden's vibrant Seven Dials village. Guests can enjoy stylish, comfortable rooms, smart TV and free high-speed Wi-Fi on unlimited devices. Monmouth Kitchen ... More
Radisson Blu Edwardian Hampshire Hotel
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel from £143 38% off
Leicester Square, WC2H | 5 minutes from The Bead Shop
The Hampshire Hotel is located in the heart of film and Theatreland. Guests can enjoy superb Mexican- Peruvian sharing plates at Leicester Square Kitchen with drinks ... More
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel from £143 38% off
Leicester Square, WC2H | 5 minutes from The Bead Shop
The Hampshire Hotel is located in the heart of film and Theatreland. Guests can enjoy superb Mexican- Peruvian sharing plates at Leicester Square Kitchen with drinks ... More
Radisson Blu Edwardian Bloomsbury Street Hotel
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel from £163 24% off
9-13 Bloomsbury Street, WC1B | 6 minutes from The Bead Shop
Elegant hotel in historic Bloomsbury offering comfortable, stylish rooms with cityscape views, and free high- speed W-iFi on unlimited devices. The exclusive 7th Floor gives extra ... More
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel from £163 24% off
9-13 Bloomsbury Street, WC1B | 6 minutes from The Bead Shop
Elegant hotel in historic Bloomsbury offering comfortable, stylish rooms with cityscape views, and free high- speed W-iFi on unlimited devices. The exclusive 7th Floor gives extra ... More
London Graphic Centre
London > Shopping > Art and Design
16-18 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 1 minute from The Bead Shop
For artists and designers the London Graphic Centre has been a well known location in Covent Garden s ince the flagship store ... More
London > Shopping > Art and Design
16-18 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 1 minute from The Bead Shop
For artists and designers the London Graphic Centre has been a well known location in Covent Garden s ince the flagship store ... More
Etsy House
London > Shopping > Art and Design
Great Newport Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 2 minutes from The Bead Shop
Etsy House opens in Covent Garden for three days on the 5th December 2014 selling a curated selection of some of the best that Etsy, the ... More
London > Shopping > Art and Design
Great Newport Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 2 minutes from The Bead Shop
Etsy House opens in Covent Garden for three days on the 5th December 2014 selling a curated selection of some of the best that Etsy, the ... More
Tenderproduct
London > Shopping > Art and Design
6 Cecil Court, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 3 minutes from The Bead Shop
Tenderproduct is the second tender venture by Etan Ilfeld, who previously founded the neighbouring Tenderpixel Gallery, an innovative space for emerging talent. Tenderproduct is a shop ... More
London > Shopping > Art and Design
6 Cecil Court, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 3 minutes from The Bead Shop
Tenderproduct is the second tender venture by Etan Ilfeld, who previously founded the neighbouring Tenderpixel Gallery, an innovative space for emerging talent. Tenderproduct is a shop ... More
Pierre Hermé Paris
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
38 Monmouth Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 1 minute from The Bead Shop
Celebrated chef patissier Pierre Hermé, known as the 'Picasso of Pastry', opened his third London boutique in late 2014, located on Monmouth Street in Covent Garden. ... More
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
38 Monmouth Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 1 minute from The Bead Shop
Celebrated chef patissier Pierre Hermé, known as the 'Picasso of Pastry', opened his third London boutique in late 2014, located on Monmouth Street in Covent Garden. ... More
Poste Mistress
London > Shopping > Ladies Fashion
61-63 Monmouth Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 1 minute from The Bead Shop
Poste Mistress is the designer off-shoot of high street shoe shop Office. Its unique collection, only available here and at Harvey Nichols, features designers such as ... More
London > Shopping > Ladies Fashion
61-63 Monmouth Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 1 minute from The Bead Shop
Poste Mistress is the designer off-shoot of high street shoe shop Office. Its unique collection, only available here and at Harvey Nichols, features designers such as ... More
The Wild Bunch
London > Shopping > Florists
17 Earlham Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 1 minute from The Bead Shop
Shrouded deep within the meandering warren of streets that criss-cross Covent Garden, Wild Bunch adds a welcome burst of colour to London's grey urban terrain. With ... More
London > Shopping > Florists
17 Earlham Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 1 minute from The Bead Shop
Shrouded deep within the meandering warren of streets that criss-cross Covent Garden, Wild Bunch adds a welcome burst of colour to London's grey urban terrain. With ... More
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Sensing The Unseen: Step Into Gossaert's 'Adoration'London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th February 2021 - 10am-6pm
The Bead Shop, Trafalgar Square, WC2N | 5 minutes from The Bead Shop
Use gesture-based interaction to embark on a multimedia journey into Jan Gossaert's 500-year-old masterpiece The Adoration Of The Kings, which combines soundscapes, hi-resolution digital imagery and ...More
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Les Miserables - The Staged ConcertLondon > Events > Theatre Dates: Saturday 27th February 2021 at 2pm and 7.15pm & Sunday 28th February 2021 at 3pm
The Bead Shop, 51 Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D | 5 minutes from The Bead Shop
A limited six-week run of an intimate concert staging of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg's musical adaptation of Victor Hugo's revolutionary novel of tragedy and loss. ...More
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The Woman In BlackLondon > Events > Theatre Dates: 1st January 2020 to 27th March 2021
The Bead Shop, Russell Street, Covent Garden, London WC2B | 6 minutes from The Bead Shop
One of the less well-known West End fixtures, this adaptation of Susan Hill's gothic novel has been packing out houses since 1989 through word of mouth ...More
St. Martin's Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
West Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 1 minute from The Bead Shop
Designed as a companion theatre to the New Ambassador’s, which stands next to it, separated only by the narrow Tower Court, St Martin’s was completed in ... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
West Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 1 minute from The Bead Shop
Designed as a companion theatre to the New Ambassador’s, which stands next to it, separated only by the narrow Tower Court, St Martin’s was completed in ... More
Arts Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
6-7 Great Newport Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 1 minute from The Bead Shop
The Arts Theatre was built in 1927 as a members club, which allowed it to circumvent the censorship laws and perform unusual and avant garde fare. ... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
6-7 Great Newport Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 1 minute from The Bead Shop
The Arts Theatre was built in 1927 as a members club, which allowed it to circumvent the censorship laws and perform unusual and avant garde fare. ... More
Palace Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Shaftesbury Avenue, Soho, London W1A | 2 minutes from The Bead Shop
The towering Palace Theatre dominates Cambridge Circus. Five storeys of dark-red brick with octagonal towers on the top give it a looming aspect better suited to ... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Shaftesbury Avenue, Soho, London W1A | 2 minutes from The Bead Shop
The towering Palace Theatre dominates Cambridge Circus. Five storeys of dark-red brick with octagonal towers on the top give it a looming aspect better suited to ... More
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19 Greek Street
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
19 Greek Street, Soho, London W1D | 3 minutes from The Bead Shop
19 Greek Street is a gallery and interior design practice promoting sustainable and socially responsible design. "Eloquently demonstrating that eclectic design and functionality can indeed go ... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
19 Greek Street, Soho, London W1D | 3 minutes from The Bead Shop
19 Greek Street is a gallery and interior design practice promoting sustainable and socially responsible design. "Eloquently demonstrating that eclectic design and functionality can indeed go ... More
Elms Lesters Painting Rooms
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
135 Flitcroft Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 3 minutes from The Bead Shop
Elms Lesters Painting Rooms are housed in an extraordinary space, purpose built as a painting studio in 1904. Since 1984 the gallery has been specialising in ... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
135 Flitcroft Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 3 minutes from The Bead Shop
Elms Lesters Painting Rooms are housed in an extraordinary space, purpose built as a painting studio in 1904. Since 1984 the gallery has been specialising in ... More
St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Bedford Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 3 minutes from The Bead Shop
Affectionately known as "The Actors' Church", St Paul's in Covent Garden is in the heart of theatreland and has long been associated with the theatre community. ... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Bedford Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 3 minutes from The Bead Shop
Affectionately known as "The Actors' Church", St Paul's in Covent Garden is in the heart of theatreland and has long been associated with the theatre community. ... More
Timberyard, Seven Dials
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
7 Upper St. Martin's Lane, WC2H | 1 minute from The Bead Shop
Catering to London's remote workers - and MacBook owners - Timerbyard Seven Dials aims to provide 'an inspiring environment for people ... More
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
7 Upper St. Martin's Lane, WC2H | 1 minute from The Bead Shop
Catering to London's remote workers - and MacBook owners - Timerbyard Seven Dials aims to provide 'an inspiring environment for people ... More
Boki Seven Dials
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
20 Earlham Street, Seven Dials, WC2H | 1 minute from The Bead Shop
Serving Allpress coffee and natural teas by day, cocktails and craft beer, Boki is an all-day hang out that delivers a creative menu for breakfast, lunch ... More
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
20 Earlham Street, Seven Dials, WC2H | 1 minute from The Bead Shop
Serving Allpress coffee and natural teas by day, cocktails and craft beer, Boki is an all-day hang out that delivers a creative menu for breakfast, lunch ... More
Box Cafe Bar
London > Restaurants > Brasseries
32 Monmouth Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 1 minute from The Bead Shop
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London > Restaurants > Brasseries
32 Monmouth Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 1 minute from The Bead Shop
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The London Film School
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
24 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, WC2H | 2 minutes from The Bead Shop
The London Film School is the oldest-established international school of film technique in the world. The school has contributed significantly to ... More
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
24 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, WC2H | 2 minutes from The Bead Shop
The London Film School is the oldest-established international school of film technique in the world. The school has contributed significantly to ... More
English [Out There!]
London > Education > English Language Courses
10 Coptic Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1A | 6 minutes from The Bead Shop
English [Out There!] takes a very hands-on approach to learning English. The course places an emphasis on using what you have learned. Students are taken out ... More
London > Education > English Language Courses
10 Coptic Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1A | 6 minutes from The Bead Shop
English [Out There!] takes a very hands-on approach to learning English. The course places an emphasis on using what you have learned. Students are taken out ... More
Le Cordon Bleu
London > Education > Adult Education
15 Bloomsbury Square, Marylebone, London WC1A | 8 minutes from The Bead Shop
The London HQ of famed culinary institution Le Cordon Bleu , the cookery school widely considered as the guardian of French culinary techniques, trains ... More
London > Education > Adult Education
15 Bloomsbury Square, Marylebone, London WC1A | 8 minutes from The Bead Shop
The London HQ of famed culinary institution Le Cordon Bleu , the cookery school widely considered as the guardian of French culinary techniques, trains ... More
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Thai Square Spa
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
25 Shelton Street, 40 Earlham Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 1 minute from The Bead Shop
Let the Thai Square Spa transport you to the shores of Asia with their traditional Thai spa treatment rooms, smack bang in the centre of Covent ... More
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
25 Shelton Street, 40 Earlham Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 1 minute from The Bead Shop
Let the Thai Square Spa transport you to the shores of Asia with their traditional Thai spa treatment rooms, smack bang in the centre of Covent ... More
Phoenix Garden
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
21 Stacey Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 2 minutes from The Bead Shop
In the shadow of both Centrepoint and St Giles-in-the-Fields Church, hidden from most tourists and residents alike, lies this beautiful West End garden. Originally a car ... More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
21 Stacey Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 2 minutes from The Bead Shop
In the shadow of both Centrepoint and St Giles-in-the-Fields Church, hidden from most tourists and residents alike, lies this beautiful West End garden. Originally a car ... More
The Sanctuary
London > Leisure > Fitness
12 Floral Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 3 minutes from The Bead Shop
This day spa exclusively for women is a total pampering experience from the minute you step through the door. Located in bustling Covent Garden you'll soon ... More
London > Leisure > Fitness
12 Floral Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 3 minutes from The Bead Shop
This day spa exclusively for women is a total pampering experience from the minute you step through the door. Located in bustling Covent Garden you'll soon ... More
Lamb & Flag
London > Nightlife > Pubs
33 Rose Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 2 minutes from The Bead Shop
One of the oldest pubs in London, the Lamb & Flag was once known as the Bucket of Blood, thanks to the bare-knuckle fights held here. ... More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
33 Rose Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 2 minutes from The Bead Shop
One of the oldest pubs in London, the Lamb & Flag was once known as the Bucket of Blood, thanks to the bare-knuckle fights held here. ... More
Mr Fogg's Tavern
London > Nightlife > Pubs
58 St Martin's Lane, WC2N | 3 minutes from The Bead Shop
Themed around explorer Phileas Fogg, this traditional Victorian tavern in the heart of Covent Garden's ... More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
58 St Martin's Lane, WC2N | 3 minutes from The Bead Shop
Themed around explorer Phileas Fogg, this traditional Victorian tavern in the heart of Covent Garden's ... More
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Detroit Bar
London > Nightlife > Bars
35 Earlham Street, Covent Garden, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 2 minutes from The Bead Shop
Covent Garden "style" bar serving cocktails and a chilled out, trendy vibe. Considered to be one of London’s original “style” or “concept” bars, despite being on the ... More
London > Nightlife > Bars
35 Earlham Street, Covent Garden, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 2 minutes from The Bead Shop
Covent Garden "style" bar serving cocktails and a chilled out, trendy vibe. Considered to be one of London’s original “style” or “concept” bars, despite being on the ... More
The London Cocktail Club
London > Nightlife > Bars
6-7 Great Newport Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 2 minutes from The Bead Shop
The London Cocktail Club is a members bar but - luckily for us - it's not a very exclusive one; it's free ... More
London > Nightlife > Bars
6-7 Great Newport Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 2 minutes from The Bead Shop
The London Cocktail Club is a members bar but - luckily for us - it's not a very exclusive one; it's free ... More
28-50 Wine Bar & Kitchen
London > Nightlife > Wine Bars
10 Upper St Martin's Lane, WC2H | 2 minutes from The Bead Shop
A wine bar with a focus on 30 wines, 28°-50° Covent Garden is decorated with pink armchairs, ... More
London > Nightlife > Wine Bars
10 Upper St Martin's Lane, WC2H | 2 minutes from The Bead Shop
A wine bar with a focus on 30 wines, 28°-50° Covent Garden is decorated with pink armchairs, ... More
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St Martins Lane Hotel
London > Business > Venue Hire
45 St. Martin's Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 4 minutes from The Bead Shop
To enter the stunning St Martins Lane Hotel in the heart of London's Theatreland you pass through the tallest revolving door in London, a luminescent yellow-glass ... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
45 St. Martin's Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 4 minutes from The Bead Shop
To enter the stunning St Martins Lane Hotel in the heart of London's Theatreland you pass through the tallest revolving door in London, a luminescent yellow-glass ... More
Odeon, Leicester Square
London > Business > Venue Hire
24-26 Leicester Square, Soho, London WC2H | 4 minutes from The Bead Shop
One of London's biggest cinemas, the Odeon Leicester Square regularly plays host to premieres and awards ceremonies as well as screening the week's big releases. Aside ... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
24-26 Leicester Square, Soho, London WC2H | 4 minutes from The Bead Shop
One of London's biggest cinemas, the Odeon Leicester Square regularly plays host to premieres and awards ceremonies as well as screening the week's big releases. Aside ... More
68 Dean Street
London > Business > Venue Hire
68 Dean Street, Soho, London W1D | 4 minutes from The Bead Shop
This stylish private house in Soho is suitable for photo shoots, meetings, press events, filming and for a limited range of social events such as dinners ... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
68 Dean Street, Soho, London W1D | 4 minutes from The Bead Shop
This stylish private house in Soho is suitable for photo shoots, meetings, press events, filming and for a limited range of social events such as dinners ... More
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Hotels Near The Bead Shop What's On Today Near The Bead Shop  Hello, Dolly! Theatre | Until 6th March 2021 Adelphi Theatre 5 minutes walk from The Bead Shop Multi Olivier and BAFTA Award winning Imelda Staunton plays meddlesome socialite turned matchmaker Dolly Levi, taking the title role in ...More Songs For A New World Theatre | Until 14th March 2021 Vaudeville Theatre 5 minutes walk from The Bead Shop Seimi Campbell directs David Hunter, Rachel John, Cedric Neal and Rachel Tucker in a limited West End run of Jason ...More  The Woman In Black Theatre | Until 27th March 2021 Fortune Theatre 6 minutes walk from The Bead Shop One of the less well-known West End fixtures, this adaptation of Susan Hill's gothic novel has been packing out houses ...More Six The Musical Theatre | Until 18th April 2021 Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue 6 minutes walk from The Bead Shop Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss' playful musical history lesson about Henry VIII and his six wives, which puts the spotlight ...More  The Play That Goes Wrong Theatre | Until 2nd May 2021 Duchess Theatre 6 minutes walk from The Bead Shop Presented by the award-winning, international comedy company Mischief Theatre, The Play That Goes Wrong follows the inept and accident prone ...More  Fourth Plinth: Heather Phillipson THE END Exhibitions | Until 26th March 2022 Trafalgar Square 7 minutes walk from The Bead Shop London born artist Heather Philipson puts an ice cream with a cherry on top on The Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar ...More  Wellcome Collection: Being Human Exhibitions | Until 1st September 2021 Wellcome Collection 18 minutes walk from The Bead Shop Replacing Medicine Now as a permanent display at the Wellcome Collection, Being Human is a free exhibition which takes a ...More 
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