London guide

London Christmas guide

As the birthplace of the traditional Victorian Christmas, it's hard to think of many cities that are more festive than London. E

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New Year's Eve in London

Surely there's no better place to be on New Year's Eve than London; one of the most famous party cities on the planet. With world class nightclubs, hundreds upon hundreds of unique bars and venues, and restaurants serving every kind of cuisine imaginable, it's overflowing with NYE options.  O

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London fresher's week guide

So, you've chosen to think big with your University choice, and have joined the huge student community in our fair capital. Whether you're studying at The University of London, London Met, UCL, or  London South Bank University, we're sure you'll have the time of your life exploring the city over the next few years. L

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London sport guide

Gyms Given the ambiguity of London weather, it’s always nice to know there are student friendly gyms dotted throughout the capital. Though make sure you check out your university’s facilities beforehand! More often than not their prices will always beat those of the commercial and independent gyms. City of Westminster College and University of Londonprovide great fitness services for their students, and so too does Kings College London with their gym Kinetic Fitness Club. If you feel the need to get away from campus, check out the student prices offered by chain Fitness First or the smaller women’s only Sequin Park, who like many gyms have free trial periods. Make sure to enquire before signing on the dotted line! Also in Islington is Fitspace, which is relatively cheap and demands no joining fee. parklife If you’re not so keen on exercising indoors, London has so many great parks - from the well known Hyde Park and Green Park to South London’s Battersea Park and East London’s Victoria Park. Contrary to popular belief, the parks of London are beautiful and plentiful. Best of all, they’re free! Cycling Bike

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London travel

The one great thing about being a student in London is the low fare travel costs. With a Student Photo Card you’ll enjoy 30% off the regular price and you can apply online or at a tube ticket office. t

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Attractions

Free Theatre Feel like taking in some theatre? Well if you’re under 26 years of age this can quite easily happen without ever reaching for your wallet. “A Night Less Ordinary” is a scheme run by the Arts Council England in association with the Metro newspaper. It offers free tickets to a range of live stage events in over 200 venues across London. So take a gander at the tickets available for the taking on the site! The Changing of The Guards If you’re going to call this place home, ev

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London shopping

Quirky and Vintage London is renowned for its unique yet personable sense of style. What sort of style? Well that all depends on what part of London you visit. For great quirky, vintage one-offs the East is where it’s at. With so many vi

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Restaurants

With a NUS card, students are entitled to a discount in various food chains, mainly fast- food restaurants such as McDonald’s and Dominos. However, here is a worthy tip which is thoroughly recommended to students at university in London: sign up to 1eat.co.uk, a membership primarily aimed at students. Becoming a member is easy and only costs £10 for a year. Then with this membership you will be able to browse the website for a particular restaurant you’d like to try (over 300 restaurants are listed) or look out for restaurants bearing the 1eat sticker, and enjoy up to 50% off your food bill! S

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Nightlife

Living in London, the first thing you have to accept is that there are only seven nights in a week. Once you’ve accepted this, throw aside any fears you may have about breaking the bank because after scratching the surface you’ll soon realise that our capital has just what you’re after, without blowing the overdraft.  n

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