CITY GUIDE TO LONDON
Why London?
London is one of the world’s most visited cities and has something to offer everyone, from history and culture to fine food and drinks. You can lose yourself in the history of the city surrounded by eye-opening architecture, as well as iconic buildings such as the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey. You can be entertained with West End shows and walks along the riverbank, or step into nature in one of the many parks. London also has a large music scene as well as contemporary art, poetry, writing and design. London has hosted many internationally recognised and global events, including the 2012 Olympics.
Our Campuses
Fitzwilliam House, 10 St Mary Axe, London EC3A 8BF
St James House, 10 Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4TF
Student Hub (Library, Welfare, Compliance and Finance Teams can be found here)
7-15 Rosebery Ave, London, EC1R 4SP
Transport
Trains
There is a large network of train stations around the campus which can get you across the country. The closest stations include Farringdon Station, London Kings Cross, London Euston, London Liverpool Street.
Top Tip
- Use the Citymapper app to help guide you on your journey to work out the best way to get to your destination
- Buy a 16-25 OR 26-30 Railcard; for £30 save 1/3 on most rail fares across Britain for a year
- If you're 18 or over, a student and living in a London borough, you can get discounted travel with an Oyster photocard at tfl.gov.uk
London Underground
Also known as the Tube, The London Underground is a vast network of railway lines that can take you around London and beyond.
- Farringdon Station is one of the closest underground stations to get to campus, just a 10-minute walk away. London Farringdon Station, Cowcross Street, EC1M 6BY
- Chancery Lane Station is also located close to campus about a 10-minute walk away. Chancery Lane Station, High Holborn, WC1V 6DR
Buses
London has a great network of buses that can get you around London for a set price. The buses that travel closest to campus include: 19 38 46 N19 N38 N41
Coach Stations
There are several coach stations situated around London:
- Golder’s Green - 1 Golders Green Road, London, NW11 8DY
- Liverpool Street - Liverpool Street Station (Stop G), London, EC2M 4AN
- Stratford - Stratford City Bus Station, Montfichet Road, London, E20 1EG.
- Victoria - Victoria Coach Station, 164 Buckingham Palace Road, Victoria, London, SW1W 9TP