Tour the neighbourhood

London offers you an unrivalled range of culture, history, art and leisure.

UCL is in the 'Knowledge Quarter' of London, which includes over 75 academic, research, cultural, media and technology institutions large and small – from Google to the British Library.

Our central location puts some of the world’s best-known museums and cultural and scientific institutions within walking distance. Students can take advantage of free or discounted exhibitions and lectures.

• Discover events at the British Museum

With easy transport links across London, to the rest of the UK and continental Europe, there’s always something to do, see and learn.

• Find out about travel options in London

Sports and Leisure

Play or watch your favourite sport? Spend your leisure time at a leisurely pace?

Whatever you love to do, London spoils you for choice. 

• Cycling at Lee Valley Velopark

• Grand Slam tennis at Wimbledon

• Premier League Football at the Emirates

• Tests and one-day cricket at The Oval

• Cinemas abound, from Premiers at Leicester Square to the Prince Charles cinema.

• The world-famous West End offers a huge variety of plays and musicals.

• Clubs for an epic night out, such as Fabric, Heaven and XOYO.

•  Check out gig circuit staples like the Roundhouse and O2 Academy Brixton and larger venues such as the O2 Arena and Wembley Stadium.

Discover more venues

• BFI (British Film Institute)
• Royal Festival Hall
• Royal Albert Hall