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London City Guide

Essential Information for London visitors and locals.

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10 Ways to Beat the Inter-Semester Blues

Here are a few ideas on how to beat the blues in and around London and see you into Semester B

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London Life Articles

10 Ways to Beat the Inter-Semester Blues
Here are a few ideas on how to beat the blues in and around London and see you into Semester B

Taking a Gap year
After school you're faced with a multitude of prospects; here we weigh up the pros and cons and take you through the practicalities of a gap year

Student Relationships; Friends, Lovers, Foes..
New friends, old friends, boyfriends, girlfriends, flatmates, bad mates, there will never be a dull moment while you’re at Uni. You’re not alone, this

Be Healthy at University
Whilst beer and fast food are always a temptation, try to make some time to look after your body too!

The Student Budget
It's never enough we know, but how can you make your money go a little further?

Surviving and Enjoying the First Year
Freedom, new friends and of course some studying...making sure you get through it and have a great time

Moving to London?
Where do you start to look, where do you find a flatmate, how much will it cost...so many questions...

Be a University Socialite
You’re studying in one of the greatest cities in the world, make the most of it!

Gardening without a garden in London
With so few of us lucky enough to have a garden in the capital, how can we bring out our green fingered skills?

Childcare in London
The costs are so high and the choices seemingly endless..where on earth do you start in making such an important decision?

Guide to the Best Indie Shops in London
For those who are into the Indie scene but unable to break away from the High Street chain horror...

London 2012
Our quick lowdown of plans for the 2012 games right here in London

Looking For Student Housing Or A Cheap Flat?
Well it can be hard to do with the influx of students into the capital every year but it certainly isn't impossible.

Keeping Fit in London
Leave the treadmill in the gym and take up some exciting ways to get fit!

Keeping Your New Year’s Resolutions
Read our article with tips and advice on how to keep your resolutions this New Year.

Wildlife in London
You may be surprised but there's loads of wildlife to see in the capital!

London Weddings - A guide to getting married in London
Venues, flowers, caterers, photographers, dresses, clothes hire, the list goes on... read all our advice and tips for getting married in London.

Being a Student in London
Find out about the perks and pitfalls of studying in London with our London Student Guide.

London Hotels: where to stay
If you're visiting the capital, the array of London hotels and districts available can be truely overwhelming so read our guide to the best hotels and

Eco-London
Learn more about your ecological responsibilities in London.

Celebrity Spotting in London
Find out who you can see... and most importantly: where!?

Night Safety In London
London is safer than ever before, but even though the chance of being the victim of crime is low, read on for some common sense precautions.

Christmas Shopping in London
Christmas is a wonderful time of the year; the only unfortunate problem is that we always seem to leave our Christmas shopping until the last minute..

Car Parking In London
For a visitor unfamiliar with its geography, London can be a nightmarish place to find a parking space. Find out where, when and how much to our guide

Hidden clothes shopping gems in London
Known as one of the fashion capitals of the world, London spawns hundreds of impeccably dressed waifs and effortlessly beautiful fashionistas.

Living Healthily in London
Living healthily in London may seem like an oxymoron. Particularly at the moment when the tubes and buses are rammed full of people.

Cycling in London
The ultimate survival guide for those of you on two wheels in the capital.

London Entertainment Articles

London on the Cheap
You needn’t deprive yourself of the wonderful food and events on offer in London, there’s plenty for students on a budget to enjoy too!

Fresher’s Week: The Lowdown
Arguably a baptism of fire as you win your first taste of freedom away from home

Gay and Lesbian London
London's Gay and Lesbian scene and where to find the best places to go..

Burlesque in London
The Burlesque craze has caught London by storm...but what's it all about and where should you go to see some in action?

Wine Tasting in and around London
What to look for when tasting wine, where you can participate in wine tasting in the Capital and where to go to find some real English wines...

Daytime activities for London-based Hen/Stag dos
Fed up of the standard stripper and a pub-crawl routine? So are we!! Here's a guide to some of the capital's more sophisticated hen/stag dos

The Indie Scene in East London
People are increasingly turning to the Capital's East as an alternative to the arguably overrated West...

The Soho Blues Scene
How the Blues has played an important role in the London music scene over the years, a few key places to play and hear it being played

London's Indie & Alternative Night Life
We provide Indie fans with a great guide to all the best clubs and nights to go to

Lidos in London
Summer has arrived and what better place to spend a day than beside a pool?

Ideas for Mother's Day
Stuck for ideas to spoli your mum on Mother's Day this year... read our feature for inspiration.

Easter in London
Gear up for Easter this year and see what's going on in London!

Twelve Days of a London Christmas
Check out what's happening in London this Christmas

Christmas Dining 2006
All the best offers, Christmas parties and more for 2006

Quirky Things To Do in London
Some off the beaten track ideas for a more interesting day out in London.

Rollerblading in London
Interested in Rollerblading? Read our guide to this great activity in London.

Get Festive This Summer!
Your guide to the top London festivals

Football Fever - World Cup 2006 in London!
We bring you the very best places to watch matches, eat, drink and celebrate (think positive) in style.

Eating Out in London
Stuck for dining ideas? Want to find the best value offers? Read our guide to dining out in London for the answers.

London Opera
Don't know your Madam Butterfly from your Madam Jo-Jo? Then read our guide to the London Opera Scene.

Jazz In London
Whether you're a jazz expert or interested in knowling more... find out how to get the best out of London's thriving jazz scene.

Christmas in London
Get the best out of London this Festive Season!

Romantic London
Get the very best out of one of the most romantic cities in the world and impress your date with all of London's secret romantic locations, restaurant

Free Things to do in London!
London can be an expensive city to live in and visit... so we've put together the best of what's FREE to get up to in London.

Winter in London
London in winter, it sounds ominous- dark and dreary yet the industrial London of yester year is no more. Nowadays we have light pollution...

Football in London
London, with its 16 fully professional teams and many thousands of amateur clubs, is undoubtedly the footballing centre of Europe.

London Entertainment
	Visitor Attractions The London Eye, Madame Tussauds, The London Dungeon...
	London Cinema Find your nearest cinema. For the latest films try our London Films section.
	London Nightlife Soho, Clapham, Fulham and Kings Road, Upper Street...
	Theatres Royal Opera House, Drury Lane Theatre Royal, Her Majesty's Theatre...
	Live Venues London Astoria, Carling Academy Islington, Carling Academy Brixton, Shepherd's Bush Empire...
	Sports Venues Highbury, Lords, Stamford Bridge, The Oval, Twickenham...

London Culture
	Galleries The National Portrait Gallery, The Hayward Gallery, Tate Modern...
	Museums & Libraries Imperial War Museum, Natural History Museum, Science Museum, V&A...

Around Town
	Shopping & London Markets Selfridges, Harrods, Harvey Nichols, Brick Lane Market, Camden Market...
	Landmarks & Buildings Leicester Square, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Canary Wharf Tower...
	Parks Hyde Park, Regents Park, Clapham Common, Primrose Hill...

Study In London
	Study in London Planning on coming to London to study?

Transport
	The Tube The best way to get around London quickly Interactive Tube Map Tube Tickets Tube Times