Living, Laughing, and Loving in London
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I studied abroad in London for spring block two of 2022, here are some of my recommendations on how to spend your time there if you are traveling or studying there! I added a star * to the things that are absolute must-dos when you are there :) if you have any other questions about studying abroad in London feel free to reach out to me via email at zoieschwartz03@gmail.com I am a student ambassador for CIEE and am happy to help with anything I can!
Apps to download
Citymapper *-use over apple or google maps also tells you the cost of each option
TodayTix has cheap discounted theater tickets (I went to mary poppins)
Too good to go - cheap food from restaurants that are leftover
What to see/visit
London eye*
Hyde park*
Tower Bridge *
Big ben*
Chinatown
Trafalgar Square
St paul's cathedral and millennium bridge
Hampstead health
Greenwich park
Regents park
Notting hill*
Tower of London
Covent Garden*
Sky garden *- free alternative to the London eye but you kinda have to book in advance
Barbican - a free cute little garden area with good wine gummies and fish and turtles you just have to reserve your spot
Westminster Abbey
Museums
Almost all museums are free in London but my favorites were
British Museum
Victoria and Albert museum *
Science museum
Museum of London
Where to eat
Borough Market *
Kamden market
The white lion **
Gails Bakery!**
Greggs (I would get the vegan sausage roll)
Tea time at the British Museum (cheaper than regular tea time )
Pret for quick food on the go & ice oat chocolate drinks and smoothies are good
Day trips
Bath
Bristol *
Cambridge
Salisbury
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