Things to do and see in London

There's never a shortage of exciting things to try or new places to explore in London.

Culture and the Knowledge Quarter

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

UCL's Bloomsbury campus 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.

As part of East Bank, UCL East is part of the UK's newest cultural quarter with new facilities opening across 2025 and 2026. 

Interior ceiling of the Great Court of the British Museum.

Discover events at the British Museum in the Knowledge Quarter

Our London locations make visits to some of the world’s best-known museums and cultural and scientific institutions an easy choice. Students can take advantage of free or discounted exhibitions and lectures.

Gallery inside the Tate Modern.

Discover UCl East in the UK's newest Cultural Quarter

As part of East Bank UCL East occupies the 'Cultural Quarter' with Sadler’s Wells East, BBC Music, V&A East and UAL’s London College of Fashion.

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. 

Cyclists on the circuit at Lee Valley Velopark

Cycling at Lee Valley Velopark

Get involved with all kinds of cycling disciplines and the indoor cycling studio in the heart of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

A person swimming in the Aquatics Centre

Swim at the London Aquatics Centre

Go for a dip at this facility used as a main venue for the London 2012 Olympics, designed by Zaha Hadid.

Centre Court Wimbledon tennis ground.

Grand Slam tennis at Wimbledon

Witness the world's best at The Championships at Wimbledon in the summer.

The Oval cricket ground.

Test and one-day cricket at The Oval

Check out a packed schedule of world class cricket at The Oval.

Live music and performance venues

London is a hub of art and performance and is home to one of the worlds most vibrant music scenes.

Broaden your cultural horizons and enjoy a vibrant social life.

Red cinema seats.

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

Red neon XOYO signage.

Experience new and exciting dance performances at Sadler's Wells East, or take to the dancefloor yourself at clubs such as FabricHeaven and XOYO, for an epic night out.

Theatre signs in London's West End.

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

Concert at the 02.

Check out gig circuit staples like the Roundhouse and O2 Academy Brixton and larger venues such as the London StadiumO2 Arena and Wembley Stadium.