Studying in London

London is a vibrant, bustling and changing city, one of the most exciting capitals in the world. But it is also a city full of history, heritage and culture. It boasts buildings dating back over 900 years and ceremonies and art treasures centuries old, which exist side by side with the modern architectural marvels of the City and Docklands. Pageantry lives on in London through ceremonies such as Changing the Guard and Trooping the Colour. Buckingham Palace opens its doors to the public every summer and historic palaces such as Hampton Court and the Tower of London are major international draws. London is, of course, an art lover’s paradise. Modern art at the Tate or the impressive collection at the National Gallery is envied the world over. Museums exist I abundance in the Capital. London’s 300 museums are twice as many as Paris and many of them are setting the trends in the interactive age. Modern attractions are also very much in evidence with new openings such as the virtual reality of Sega world and the Commonwealth Experience to the new Aquarium and soon to open BBC Visitor Centre. It is a city that constantly looks to the future and the Millennium celebrations at Greenwich, the home of world time, promise to be spectacular.

Buckingham Palace	Royal Collections	Royal Guards

London has long been known as a world centre of entertainment. It boasts five resident symphony orchestras and over 100 theatres. Numerous thrillers, plays and new works join the famous musicals of the West End. The London music and club scene are renowned throughout the world and currently are heralded as the most fashionable anywhere with venues such as the Ministry of Sound and the Blue Note. Visitors to London can dine out in style. London is one of the world’s top three gastronomic cities, offering a choice of over 50 different cuisines in over 5000 restaurants. Last, but certainly not least, this great capital is a shopping Mecca. From historic shopping areas such as Jermyn Street to all the most modern designer stores, Oxford Street, Knightsbridge and Covent Garden, it has something for everyone.

Covent Garden Underground	Knightsbridge	Oxford Street

London For Free

There is a common misconception that London is an expensive city. Yet where else in the world are such renowned national museums and art galleries free, and what other city can boast as many as 2,000 public parks and open spaces and such a variety of great architecture? Which other city has so many cultural centres offering free exhibitions and performances? Armed only with a day travel pass for central zones 1&2 or for all 6 zones. All London becomes amazingly accessible, as does its wealth of free entertainment’s, sights and experiences (weekly or weekend tickets are even better value). All the traditional landmarks are reachable by tube or bus. Get off at Trafalgar Square, St. Paul’s, Big Ben or Tower Bridge. To help you make the most of London, underground maps and free central bus maps are available free from London. Transport and Tourist Information Centres at Victoria Station, Liverpool Street Station, Selfridges Oxford Street and Heathrow Airport. A close up view of London’s many festivities is a great way to get a feel for the city and it won’t cost a penny. Whether it is trooping the Colour for the Queen’s birthday, watching the Changing the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace, lapping up the Oxford-Cambridge Boat race, lining the streets for the Lord Mayor’s parade and the London Marathon or entering into the Caribbean spirit of the Notting Hill Carnival, Parks, Greenery and Open Spaces.

Big Ben	St Paul's Cathedral	Notting Hill Station
Whatever your tastes, interests and most importantly budget London offers a great deal.