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Covent Garden : The Best of the Rest

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1. Free Entertainment

Every day from 8am–10pm there are street entertainers in the Piazza, while opera singers and classical musicians perform in the Central Market areas
2. The Sanctuary

A totally hedonistic day can be spent in this women-only spa with pools, jacuzzis, saunas and solarium.
3. Africa Centre

The centre has a restaurant and bar as well as a bookshop on two floors. Ethnic goods are also sold.
4. Victoria Embankment Gardens

In summer, outdoor concerts are held in these attractive gardens by the river.
5. Savoy Hotel

Enjoy a traditional afternoon tea in the Thames Foyer of this grand old London hotel.
6. London Coliseum

Built in 1904, the home of the English National Opera has retained its Edwardian flavour, with gilded cherubs and scarlet curtains in the foyer.
7. River Entertainment

Two ships moored near the Embankment are open to the public:RS Hispaniolaoffers jazz piano, belly dancers and magicians with dinner, while theQueen Maryhas bars on its sunny decks.
8. Oasis Sports Centre

Famous for its heated outdoor pool, there is also an indoor pool, gym and sunbeds at this central sports centre.
9. Players Theatre

The company at this tiny Victorian theatre re-creates traditional music hall shows. They are relocating and scheduled to open at their new premises in 2006.
10. Bush House

Home of the BBC World Service, Bush House has an imposing portico on its north side. In the Bush House arcade the BBC World Service Shop sells tapes, videos and books.