Activities in London

One of the best guides to what’s on in London is the weekly Time Out magazine. This guide has something for every one and will keep you up to date with all the goings-on in London. www.timeout.com/london/

Museums London is home to over 300 museums many of them free of charge such as the British Museum, Natural History, Tate Modern, and Victoria and Albert Museums. Many others are free after 16.30 including Imperial War, Museum Of London, Tate Gallery, and the Science Museums.

Clubs and Pubs are a big part of British culture. You must be over 18 to buy alcohol and many clubs operate an over- 21 policy. Some clubs will allow you in if you are wearing not trainers or jeans. Most pubs will close at 23.00. People then go on to the many clubs and bars which stay open later. Nightclubs usually charge an entrance fee and the drinks are more expensive than pubs. You rarely buy just your own drink when out with friends. Each person takes it in turns to buy their "round" of drinks for the other people in the group. Tips in bars and clubs are not necessary.

Parks There are not many cities in the world with as many parks as London! During fine weather people go at every available opportunity to sunbathe and enjoy the open-air. Most are open from dawn until dusk. The Royal Parks include Kensington Gardens W8, Regent's Park NW1, St James's and Green Park SW1. Others, outside zone 1 are Hampstead Heath NW3, Wimbledon Common SW19 and Alexandra Park N22.

Religious Organisations If you require any information on the many different religions represented in London please go to the school reception or look at the information on the school notice board on the 3rd floor

Shopping Most shops are usually open Monday to Saturday 09.00 - 18.00 and many stores are also open on Sundays. In Tottenham Court Rd you'll find interior furnishing, electronic and computer goods, Regent St for high quality clothing stores, Oxford St for fashion, shoes and big department stores, Charing Cross Rd for books, Covent Garden for interesting independent shops and the market, King's Rd in Chelsea for fashion and interiors, Camden Town for young, trendy music and clothes and Knightsbridge for Harrods and other high-class shops.

Markets are not only cheap, interesting places to shop but they help you to explore different areas of the city. The most famous Markets are Camden: Thurs-Sat 09:00-17:00 ; Portobello Road: every day 08:00 - 19:00 (Thurs 08:00 - 13:00) ; Petticoat Lane : every day 08:00 - 14:00 except Saturday and Spittlefields: Sunday 9:00 – 16:00

Other main attractions:
Free:Museum of London, National Gallery, Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace, St Paul's Cathedral plus many more.
Paid:Tower Bridge, London Eye, London Aquarium, London Zoo, Botanic Gardens, Wimbledon Tennis Club, Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, Tower of London and many, many more….
For information about free and discounted tickets visit www.londonpass.com

Please contact the school for more information and how to purchase tickets.