Tour the neighbourhood
Surrounded by some of the the UK's most iconic cultural and intellectual institutions, our Bloomsbury campus is a calm haven in the bustling heart of London.
Historic Bloomsbury
Bloomsbury itself is the historic home of Virginia Woolf and her ‘Bloomsbury Group’: writers, intellectuals, philosophers and artists who proudly challenged convention in both their lives and their work during the first half of the 20th century.
Our futuristic East location
UCL East is located in an iconic location by the river on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, near the Aquatics Centre and ArcelorMittal Orbit, in a vibrant, diverse area of London with great transport links.
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.
Discover events at the British Museum in the Knowledge Quarter
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 UCl East in the UK's newest Cultural Quarter
As part of East Bank UCL East occupies the Cultural Quarter with Sadler’s Well, 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.
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.
Grand Slam tennis at Wimbledon
Witness the world's best at The Championships at Wimbledon in the summer.
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.
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.
Check out gig circuit staples like the Roundhouse and O2 Academy Brixton and larger venues such as the O2 Arena and Wembley Stadium.