Pride is a celebration of the LGBT+ community for everyone – if you want to support friends, family members and colleagues who identify as LGBT+, feel free to come along. The streets of Soho will be packed with people and general merriment from around midday. Pride in London is completely free, and if you want…
Category: Life in London
A guide to travelling by bus from the University of Roehampton
Travelling by bus is an inexpensive way to explore the city; you can catch the Roehampton shuttle bus for free in our local area, or if you fancy exploring further afield, you can ride the bus in London as many times as you like in a single day for £4.95 if using Pay As You…
Kinky Boots | Theatre Review
Tony and Olivier award-winning musical Kinky Boots, based on a true story, continues to pull in massive audiences night after night. I went along as part of the Drama, Theatre and Performance cohort, to watch the Adelphi Theatre’s flamboyant, sequinned and outrageous offering, with my expectations high. I had no idea what a treat lay…
5 Perfect London Picnic Spots | Beyond Roehampton
The sun has made an appearance and in honour of National Picnic Week, it’s time to grab the hamper, dust down the blanket and embrace al fresco dining in London. Follow these top tips to have a picnic in paradise. Equipment is key We all know the most important part of any picnic is the…
The Isabella Plantation | Beyond Roehampton
Richmond Park is one of many stunning parks that London has to offer. The sweeping green fields are home to deer, skylarks, bats and all manner of other incredible wildlife. The grand oak trees dotted around serve to provide a superb reading spot, as well as a great place to relax with a pair of…
14 things to do in London in Spring
Written by the Roehampton Study Abroad Team After a long and cold winter, when the daffodils start to bloom we can celebrate the arrival of spring at Roehampton! Hooray! With that, we are sure you are ready to dust off that spring jacket and experience all that London has to offer in spring, and to help…
Making the most of your student budget
Going into university and trying to keep track of your money can definitely be a challenge at first. Nevertheless there are a lot of things you can do to save yourself from worrying about money. You firstly need to acknowledge the fact that even though London is an expensive city to live in, it…