Life in London is very fast-paced, with a high density of people commuting into the city during the working week. I have noticed many places around my accommodation, near Farringdon Underground Station, which are closed on Saturday and Sunday due to a reduced population on the weekend. However, the nightlife in London is very busy, with many people lining the streets around pubs after work to have a drink. Clubs like Fabric, Tiger Tiger and XOYO are busy at night, especially when they have student nights with discounts. The Alchemist is worth a mention, as it is a very popular cocktail bar that becomes busy at night with their fascinating ways of making drinks like chemists.
Here is my list of the top 10 things to do in London:
1. Visit “The Making of Harry Potter Warner Bros. Studio Tour” – but keep in mind that tickets must be purchased in advance! It takes about three hours to walk through and is located just outside of London, in Watford. It’s a must-see if you are a big Harry Potter fan!
2. For a law student, you can visit legal institutions such as the Houses of Parliament or the Supreme Court. You can even observe cases in the Supreme Court when the court is sitting.
3. Go see a musical in the famous West End, such as “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” or “Book of Mormon”. You can often find tickets reduced at a discount for students.
4. Visit Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park at Christmastime!
5. Go to an Arsenal football game to feel the excitement of one of the major sporting events in the UK.
6. Go on a ghost tour! There are several around London and they are a great (and spooky) way to learn about the history of this city.
7. Visit major iconic areas of London such as Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Square and Trafalgar Square. Free to walk around, with great photo opportunities.
8. Take advantage of all the free museums!
9. Visit Westfield London, one of the UK’s major shopping centres. Free (unless you plan to max out your credit card!)
10. Walk around Camden Market and try the various food vendors, or try punting on the river!
Hopefully something on this list will catch your eye! If not, there are still plenty of other things to do in London that will surely provide you with an amazing experience.
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