Events And Attractions

Tower of London

London is a magnificent city to live in, with events and attractions that would take you years to explore and to fully appreciate. It’s hard to choose which of these events and attractions you should aim to visit when first moving into your London student accommodation, but we would advise you to start with the big touristy spots (they are always worth visiting) before finding what you love and have an interest in and digging further. There are so many interesting layers to London, so enjoy your exploration.

Tower of London

It is always worth seeking out one of the iconic tourist attractions in a new city, and when you first move to your luxury London student accommodation there are a few choices you can make. The Tower of London is iconic, as a place of torture in the past, with a building that is soaked in history and tradition, including the Crown Jewels, and is not far from the Tower Bridge. Walk along with a Beefeater for a tour of the premises, hear the stories of those who have literally lost their heads in the Tower of London, and pick up a sword and armour for a photo opportunity!

Big Ben

Big Ben Formally the Elizabeth Tower, Big Ben is located in the northern end of the Houses of Parliament, in the borough of Westminster. Strictly speaking, Big Ben is the name of the great bell inside the tower clock but rarely do people call the tower by its formal name. There are frequent free tour and multimedia guides at the tower, explaining its history, restoration and significance to the United Kingdom. You can find more information at the official Big Ben website.

Tate Modern

If you are into art (or just looking for a way to appreciate art) there is no other place like Tate Modern. It is the national museum of modern and contemporary art, located on the banks of the Thames in the old Bankside Power Station. The Turbine Hall has to be seen to be believed, and the collection of modern art is breath-taking, including original work by artists such as Pollock, Warhol, Picasso, Matisse, to name just a few.

Natural History Museum

Hope the blue whale on display in the Natural History Museum An impressive building, The Natural History Museum is well known for its dynamic exhibitions that run throughout the year, as well as specimens such as the UKs most complete dinosaur, and a rock that is dated as old as the solar system. There are 80 million specimens in total, and you can really lose yourself in history for an entire day, with awe-inspiring exhibits such as the popular dinosaur exhibition. Events such as the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition also takes place here, so keep an eye out for events that interest you.

Notting Hill Carnival

During the August Bank Holiday weekend the Notting Hill Carnival brightens up the streets of London. It has been an annual celebration of the culture, history, and traditions of the Caribbean since 1966 and continues to welcome huge crowds to celebrate. Expect bright colours, great music and dancing, tasty food, and an atmosphere that is really difficult to beat.

London Film Festival

In the second half of October every year, The London Film Festival comes to the BFI Southbank, and delivers an exploration and celebration of film. It has become an integral part of the culture of Britain, having first opened in 1953. Over 300 films and documentaries are screened during the festival, from over 50-countries, as well as a series of lectures and Q&A sessions with some of the biggest names in film.

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