London is truly one of the world’s most vibrant and multicultural cities, considered a leading global center and an international capital of culture, music, education, fashion, politics, finance and trade. London is also home to one of the largest concentrations of universities in the world with 40 institutions of higher education with more than 400,000 students. As a city of villages, each part of London is unique with its own culture, population and feel. From the historic to the ultra-modern, London blends the past and present. While there are seemingly endless opportunities to explore its museums, galleries, theatres, restaurants and nightlife, it is also on Europe’s doorstep with fast train service and hundreds of short flights to the rest of Europe.

To follow are a few links that past students have found helpful in exploring London. These are just a few possibilities to consider:

Travel/City Guides

• • Time Out London
• • Secret London
• • Lonely Planet London
• • Visit London

Museums and Art

• • British Museum
• • The National Gallery
• • Victoria and Albert
• • Tate Britain
• • Tate Modern
• • Imperial War Museum
• • Churchill's Cabinet War Rooms

Concerts and Theatre

• • London Theatre Guide
• • Last Minute Theatre Tickets
• • London Concert Guide

Street Markets and Festivals

• • Camden Lock Market
• • Borough Market
• • Covent Garden Market
• • London Fesivals Guide

Food and Nightlife

• • Food and Leisure's Guide to the London Food Scene
• • Visit London's Nightlife Guide

Sites and Landmarks

• • Buckingham Palace
• • Tower of London
• • Parliament and Big Ben
• • Westminster Abbey
• • St. Paul's Cathedral
• • London Eye
• • Hampton Court Palace

Parks and Nature

• • Hyde Park
• • Regent's Park
• • Green Park
• • Kensington Gardens
• • St. James's Park
• • Kew Gardens