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The Universities

London is home to a large number of universities, and students come from all over the world to study here. It would be hard to list them all, so here’s a selection to give you a flavour of what’s available. Well-known institutions such as University College London, Queen Mary University of London and King’s College London are also in the city, and journey times to any of them will depend on which building you choose at our luxury student accommodation in London.

Imperial College London

Imperial College London was founded in 1907 and focuses on science, technology, engineering, medicine and business. Its main campus is in South Kensington, close to Hyde Park and the museums, and the university has nine campuses across London and the South East, including White City. Its founding mission is “to be useful”, and it emphasises practical skills and innovation.

Goldsmiths

Goldsmiths, University of London, in New Cross, is known for its arts, humanities and social sciences courses, and for encouraging creative approaches to real-world problems. The students’ union supports a range of clubs and societies.

LSE

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) specialises in the social sciences, with courses ranging from economic history to social psychology. It regularly hosts public lectures and visiting speakers on international politics and current affairs.

University of Westminster

The University of Westminster traces its roots to the Royal Polytechnic Institution, which opened at 309 Regent Street in 1838, and became a university in 1992. It has four campuses, with Regent Street, Marylebone and Cavendish in central London and Harrow in the north-west. The university has links with industry and is known for its courses in architecture, business, media and the sciences.

Regent’s University London

Regent’s University London is based in Regent’s Park, in the Inner Circle, and offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses with a focus on business, design, communications and the creative industries. It’s smaller than most London universities, which gives it a close-knit feel.

Plates London (Old Street)

Plates at 320 Old Street is a fully plant-based restaurant run by chef Kirk Haworth and his sister Keeley. It was the first vegan restaurant in the UK to win a Michelin star, and it’s still listed in the 2026 Michelin Guide with one star. It serves a tasting menu, and tables book up well in advance, so you’ll need to plan ahead.

Unity Diner (Spitalfields)

Unity Diner at 60 Wentworth Street is a non-profit vegan restaurant and cocktail bar, founded in 2018 by a group of friends including Earthling Ed. It’s known for British comfort food, including its Tofish and Chips (beer-battered tofu goujons with chunky chips, mushy peas and tartare sauce), and it serves a Sunday carvery.

Holy Carrot

Holy Carrot is known for vegetable-led cooking and a low-waste approach. Its original restaurant is in Notting Hill, and a second site opened at 61 to 63 Brushfield Street in Spitalfields in March 2026, with a menu that adds some vegetarian dishes. The menu changes regularly, and Time Out has named the Spitalfields branch among the best restaurants in London.

Borough Market

Borough Market is one of London’s best-known food markets, near London Bridge on the south bank of the Thames. It has a large number of stalls selling produce, speciality foods and street food. Opening days and hours vary through the week, so please check the market’s website before you visit.

Brick Lane

Brick Lane in East London has a long association with the city’s Bangladeshi community and is known for its curry houses, as well as street food, vintage shops and markets. It’s a popular area for a casual meal with friends.

fabric (Farringdon)

fabric is a long-running electronic music club in a former Victorian meatpacking warehouse in Farringdon, which opened in 1999. It has three rooms, and has recently upgraded its sound systems, with new systems in Rooms 2 and 3 in 2026 following an upgrade to Room 1 in 2024. Its line-ups cover house, techno, bass music and more, and its Fridays and Saturdays are the best-known nights. Ticket prices and any membership schemes vary, so please check fabric’s website.

Ministry of Sound (Gaunt Street)

Ministry of Sound at 103 Gaunt Street opened in 1991 and celebrates its 35th anniversary in 2026. Its main room, The Box, has been refurbished with a new KV2 sound system, a redesigned dancefloor, a modular DJ booth and updated lighting. The club has four rooms, and its programme covers house, techno and more. Opening nights and ticket prices change from week to week, so it’s worth checking its website.

The Lexington (Pentonville Road)

The Lexington on Pentonville Road, near King’s Cross and Angel, is a small indie gig room above a bourbon bar. It has been open since 2008 and is one of the most respected small music venues in London, with live bands and DJ nights.

KOKO (Camden)

KOKO in Camden is housed in an ornate Grade II listed theatre that opened in 1900. It reopened in 2022 after a fire in 2020, and hosts live music alongside KOKO Electronic, a late-night club format on Fridays and Saturdays.

Football

London has a large number of professional football clubs, including Arsenal, Brentford, Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Fulham, Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United, as well as clubs such as Queens Park Rangers, Charlton Athletic, Leyton Orient, Millwall and AFC Wimbledon. Which division each club plays in changes from season to season, so it’s worth checking the fixtures.

Wembley Stadium is England’s national football stadium, with a capacity of around 90,000. It hosts most England home matches and the FA Cup Final, as well as the Women’s FA Cup Final.

Rugby Union

Twickenham Stadium is the largest dedicated rugby union stadium in the world, with a capacity of around 82,000. It hosts England’s home Six Nations games and autumn internationals. London also has several major club sides, including Harlequins, who play at the Twickenham Stoop, and Saracens, who play at StoneX Stadium in Hendon.

Cricket

Lord’s and The Oval are two of the best-known cricket grounds in the world. Lord’s is the home of Middlesex County Cricket Club and the Marylebone Cricket Club, and The Oval is the home of Surrey County Cricket Club, which hosted the first Test match in England in 1880. Both host international fixtures, including Test matches, so check the schedules if you’d like to go.

London City Centre

London has a huge range of shopping, from flagship stores and department stores to independent boutiques and shopping centres.

Oxford Street and Regent Street

Oxford Street is London’s most famous shopping street, with more than 300 shops, from high street brands to department stores such as Selfridges and John Lewis. Part of Oxford Street West, between Orchard Street and Great Portland Street, is due to become traffic-free from 26 October 2026, so it’s worth checking for the latest updates. Regent Street curves south from Oxford Circus towards Piccadilly Circus, with a more upmarket feel, and is home to Hamleys, the historic toy shop, and an Apple flagship store.

Carnaby Street

Carnaby Street, just east of Regent Street, rose to prominence in the 1960s as a centre of British fashion and youth culture. Today it’s a pedestrianised area of independent labels, global brands, restaurants and bars, and it’s a good alternative to the busier main streets.

Covent Garden

Covent Garden is centred on a historic piazza, with markets, independent shops and well-known brands, as well as street performers and a good choice of places to eat.

Westfield London

Westfield London, in White City next to Shepherd’s Bush, is one of the UK’s largest shopping centres, with more than 300 shops, restaurants and a cinema. It’s reached via Wood Lane and Shepherd’s Bush stations.

Events and Attractions

London has a huge number of museums, historic sites and cultural events, so it’s worth starting with the landmarks and then exploring what matches your interests.

Tower of London

The Tower of London is one of the city’s best-known historic sites, on the north bank of the Thames next to Tower Bridge. You can see the Crown Jewels, walk the grounds and join a tour led by the Yeoman Warders (known as Beefeaters), who share stories from the fortress’s long history, which stretches back to the late 11th century. Please check the Tower’s website for tour times and opening days.

Elizabeth Tower

Elizabeth Tower, at the north end of the Houses of Parliament, houses the Great Bell, commonly known as Big Ben. Guided tours of the tower are available to UK residents, but they need to be booked in advance through Parliament, and they involve climbing hundreds of steps. You can see the tower for free from Westminster Bridge and Parliament Square. Please check the Parliament website for current prices and booking details.

Tate Modern

Tate Modern is the national museum of modern and contemporary art, housed in the former Bankside Power Station on the South Bank. The Turbine Hall is its centrepiece, and the collection includes works by artists such as Picasso, Warhol and Matisse. Entry to the permanent collection is free, with paid exhibitions throughout the year.

Natural History Museum

The Natural History Museum in South Kensington holds around 80 million specimens, and is housed in a Victorian building. Admission is free, with paid temporary exhibitions, and it’s well known for its dinosaur displays and the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition.

Notting Hill Carnival

Notting Hill Carnival takes place over the August bank holiday weekend, and in 2026 ran on 30 and 31 August. It celebrates Caribbean culture through music, dance and food, and describes itself as Europe’s biggest street festival. It’s free to attend.

BFI London Film Festival

The BFI London Film Festival takes place in October, and the 70th edition runs from 7 to 18 October 2026, with screenings at BFI Southbank and other cinemas across the city. It was founded in 1957, and screens films from around the world alongside talks and events.