1. Everything you need to know about living in this great city!

3. We asked some of our Student Advisors their favourite things about London…
Julie Roberts
Specialist Student Money Advisor
Vy-liam Ng
Specialist International Advisor
Aagje Sleightholme
Assistant Student Housing Advisor
Lucy Tomaka
Assistant International Student Advisor

4. Welcome to London! Let’s test your London knowledge…
How old is the oldest church in the
City of London
1805
1392
675

5. Answer: Answer: AD 675 All Hallows by the Tower, near Tower Hill, was founded in 675. The undercroft has Roman pavement dating from the 2nd century A.D.
How many bathrooms are there in Buckingham Palace? 58 78
118

6. Welcome to London Download the ‘King’s Mobile’ app
KCLSU Unlocking London – events guide
Explore your surrounding area on foot – it’s great exercise too!
Make a London ‘To Do’ list
By the way, the answer was 78 bathrooms!
So much to do, will explore this with you. An overview would be:
Students’ Union – clubs, societies and events;
Museums and galleries – over 300 in London!
Concerts, plays and musicals;
Football, cricket and other sporting events;
Festivals and other events;
Parks;
Public Buildings and Monuments;
Pubs and Clubs;
Eating out.
Give a brief overview of what these different things are and the average cost.
e.g. museums are usually free
eating out and cinemas vary in price, have a look in your campus guide

7. Do you know them…? Ferris wheel 1. Vue Cinema Cinema
2. Royal Albert Hall
Prestigious concert hall in Kensington
3. Saatchi
Art gallery
Art gallery
Art gallery
4. Tate Modern
Art gallery
Olympic swimming pool
5. VeloPark
Cycling centre
6. London Eye
Ferris wheel
A commercial skyscraper
7. London Aquatics
Olympic swimming pool
Sculpture in the Olympic Village
8. The Globe
Shakespeare’s theatre
9. The Shard
An 87-storey skyscraper
Shakespeare’s theatre
10. The Gherkin
A commercial skyscraper
Cycling centre
An 87-storey skyscraper

8. Arts & Culture Most major museums and galleries are free:
Tate Modern and Tate Britain;
National Gallery;
British Museum;
Imperial War Museum;
Victoria and Albert Museum
Natural History Museum and Science Museum.
(You will usually need to pay for special exhibitions.)

9. Music Free concerts/events:
Somerset House & National Theatre (both near King’s!);
Music venues such as the Barbican, Wigmore Hall and Royal Festival Hall often run free lunchtime concerts – look in Time Out for information
Loads of London festivals festivals/the-best-music-festivals-in-london
Many churches have regular free lunchtime concerts;
Open-air events in summer.

10. Sport in London Sport at King’s International Venues
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford
Wembley Football Stadium
Twickenham Rugby Stadium
Professional Sport Clubs
London Parks & Recreational Sport
Cycling, bike rental – TFL Santander Cycles
Sport at King’s
King’s Sport Health & Fitness Centre – Waterloo Campus
The Thomas Guy Club – Guy’s Campus
– social sport programme
Club sport – Student Clubs (KCLSU)
Performance Sport Scholarships
kcl.ac.uk/sport
Ticket booth in centre of Leicester Square (not other ones!) Lastminute.com has good offers.
KCLSU Sport has over 70 sports clubs, something for everyone at all abilities

11. Going out – evening events
Time Out – What’s on – great for FREE things to do!
KCLSU – Unlocking London events
Visit London website - london
Hundreds of cinemas – some unusual! on/film/unique-and-unusual-cinemas
Theatre shows

12. Shopping Oxford Street www.oxfordstreet.co.uk
Famous shops: Selfridges, Harrods, Hamleys;
Westfield Stratford, Westfield White City – huge shopping centres;
Markets do/shopping/market/londons-top-markets
Argos & Ikea – cheap for home essentials;
Waterstones Gower Street – big academic bookshops;
Amazon Student Prime – free next day delivery with your K number.

13. Where will you go in London?
Identify three things you would like to do in London this year and talk to others in the room about this

14. Travel Tips
Oyster card is the cheapest & most convenient way to pay for your travel;
Student Oyster card can save 30% off on weekly / monthly / annual cards only; NOT PAY AS YOU GO!
Apply through
16-25 Railcard will get you a discount on trains outside of London
Buses can be cheaper than the tube (£1.50 per journey)
Only use Black cabs or licensed cabs – ‘Uber’ ‘Hailo’ and ‘Cabwise’ are useful apps to download
Never try and avoid paying for travel
london-tube-hacks-get-around-city-faster
Brief discussion around transport-London has a lot to offer but knowing how to get to these places will save you a lot of headaches-there are many options on how to get around the city
Tube (Underground)
Overground
Bus – cheaper than the tube!
Train
DLR
Cycle on Santander bikes
Taxi – Black Cab, Uber
River transport
Walk
London has an expansive network of (all the above).
18-25 railcard – can buy online or at a ticket office at a station
There are various tickets that you can get for your needs explain:
season tickets
travel cards
pay as you go
Student Oyster card – highlight the discount is only on travelcards and not pay as you go
Network card etc
Transportation is really safe in London, but you do still want to ensure you are being vigilant

17. King’s College London Students’ Union
Located at Guy’s, Strand and Waterloo;
Clubs, societies, volunteering & job opportunities;
Lots of cultural and nightlife events throughout the year with Unlocking London
Two bars and a shop
University of London Union
Free membership for King’s students;
Lots of facilities, e.g. a large swimming pool and a gym;
Club, societies and activities;

18. Top tips Want to earn some extra cash?
The Careers & Employability Service can advise you on part-time work
Top tips
TV License – needed for all viewing, live, catch up or on demand on TVs or computers– £ per year
Council Tax exemption letter – pick up at enrolment or the Compass
Use Skype & Whatsapp Calling to make phone calls for free;
Protect your belonging – get insurance!
Use price comparison website to compare phone deals , or
Don’t forget to register with a GP now – see the NHS Health Centre at the Market place
Free newspaper and Time Out
Ask for student discount – NUS card
King’s International Student Facebook page
Buy a brolly (umbrella!)

19. Being safe and confident in London
Finding apps for services you use (Uber, TFL, maps)
Use map apps to explore areas you have not been to before – think about how to feel safe away from your family and friends
Do attend the Welcome to Kings events and safety talks 21st and 22nd September
Normal city rules apply:
Be aware of safety issue of being out late at night on your own
Keep valuables secure
Look after each other while you are out and about socialising
Travel
Plan your route before you leave tfl.gov.uk ,
Only use taxis or registered minicabs;
Try not to walk alone a night – keep to well-lit areas & roads;
Keep your valuables out of sight.
Bars & Clubs
Keep your property safe, don’t ever leave your bag unattended;
Do not accept drinks from strangers & never leave your drinks unattended.
Emergency Services
Police, ambulance, fire department on 999 or 112 – only use them in a real emergency;
To report non-urgent crime, contact your local police station by calling 101.

20. Do you want to talk?
If you are unhappy, confused, or have a problem and need help or advice…
You’re not alone!
Don’t ignore the issue;
You do not have to pay someone for advice;
Use the services at King’s for free!
Student Advisors, Disability Advisors, Wellbeing Coaches, Counsellors, Mental Health Advisors, the Compass, Chaplains and the Students’ Union are all here to help!
All free, confidential and impartial.

21. Enjoy exploring London!
Any questions?
Enjoy exploring London!