London is the third most-visited city in the world, but our lucky students get to live here and can call themselves ‘Londoners’, if only for a short while! Here are our top ten tips for living in the capital. 1. Do these 50 things I challenge you to get bored in London. It’s just not possible! If…
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Living in London, local recommendations, commuting, hidden gems, budgeting in the city.
The University of Roehampton’s London location- what’s near?
Located in SW15, Roehampton is in-between Putney, Wimbledon, Richmond and Barnes. There are plenty of places to grab a bite, enjoy a drink and hang out with friends on campus and in the local area. Our beautiful campus is made up of 54 acres of parkland and modern facilities. We are surrounded by nature and…
10 Must-Visit Museums in London | Study London
Studying in London goes beyond the classroom. As part of the #StudyLondon campaign, we’re celebrating the opportunities and experiences this incredible city has to offer. London is home to some of the world’s greatest museums, and with many of them situated just a short journey away from campus, Roehampton students can enjoy access to world-leading…
Must-Try Dining Spots for Roehampton Students in London
Whether you want to eat locally or head into Central, there are many amazing dining spots in easy reach of Roehampton. Crisp Pizza W6 Hop on the 419 bus and head 25 minutes down the road to The Chancellors pub in Hammersmith and grab yourself a rather tasty pizza. Find out for yourself if it’s…
Campus Life in London | Seb Gorlov
Even though it can be difficult at first to adjust to becoming a university student – moving from home, making new friends, potentially being far away from family – it definitely becomes easier as time goes on. Living close to central London Roehampton is really close to central London. Barnes, the nearest station, is only…
10 things to do in London this December
Not sure how to kick off the December celebrations? Or do you just need some ideas for things to do and see across London this winter? We have got you covered, here is a list of some Christmassy and non-Christmassy activities to enjoy with friends or on your own! Christmas at Kew Gardens Kickstart your…
Top 10 Places to Visit in London | Geri Stidston
Moving to London was something that I always aspired to do, so when I got a place at the University of Roehampton, I was ecstatic! Over the course of my four years of study, I’ve made the effort to visit places in London that I’d always wanted to see. Now that I’m coming to the…
10 things to do in London this Christmas | Monica Giuliani
The most magical time of the year: Christmas! The lights are going up, the nights are getting chillier, and the smell of cinnamon, chestnuts and all things Christmassy is gracing the crisp December air. Whether this is your first festive season in London, or you are just looking for new things to do, here are…
8 day trips from London
Living in London is great, but sometimes it’s nice to escape the city and take a day out somewhere a little quieter. It’s so easy to travel by train to different cities around the country, so here are 8 of my favourite day trips to make from London! Oxford Oxford is a city West of…