Kick-start your time in the UK by spending an evening watching a musical on London’s famous West End, just a stone’s throw away from the Strand Campus.

Buy a ticket to see award winning musical adaptation of the 1985 blockbuster film, Back to the Future at the Adelphi Theatre this Orientation Week. Get transported back to 1955 with Marty McFly in Doc Brown’s time machine, and watch Marty race to fix the present, escape the past and send himself...back to the future!  

The show will last approximately 2h40mins and all attendees must have valid student ID with them. 
You can find out more about the show on the Back to the Future: The Musical website here. 

Students should only buy tickets for themselves. These events have been booked for incoming study abroad students only. Do not buy a ticket on behalf of anyone else. If you have friends or family who want to join, they can book their own tickets directly through the vendor.  

Learn more about London on the world’s only comedy-horror theatre show on wheels!

The Ghost Bus Tour, which takes place on the Necrobus (housed in a classic 1960’s Routemaster bus) is the perfect way to see the famous landmarks of London-town via sights of unspeakable horrors. These London landmarks, which are important to British heritage, culture and creativity, will reveal a dark underbelly of ancient malevolence and violent possession! 

Join this immersive haunted tour, run by classically trained actors, as you are driven around London town. Discover the secrets hidden within the city you now call home! You will encounter all the top London attractions including:
•    The Houses of Parliament
•    London Bridge
•    Westminster Abbey
•    Downing Street
•    Tower Bridge
•    St Paul’s Cathedral
•    The Tower of London

“Do you dare shatter reality’s illusion? The past isn’t done with us yet. Board the Necrobus at your peril today!”

The tour will last approximately 1h15mins, and all attendees must have a valid student card. 

You can find out more about the tour on The Ghost Bus Tour Website here  

Students should only buy tickets for themselves. These events have been booked for incoming study abroad students only. Do not buy a ticket on behalf of anyone else. If you have friends or family who want to join the tour, they can book their own tickets directly through the vendor. 

“The name’s Bond. James Bond”

Take part in the James Bond Film Locations Walking Tour in London to see some of the filming locations from this iconic British series. The tour will start at Charing Cross railway station, then make its way through Westminster, the beating heart of British politics and intrigue, filled with government buildings and secret bunkers, all with secrets to tell. 

As part of the tour, you will also get to learn about aspects of the British secret service, stories of Bond creator Ian Fleming’s life and discover where fantasy meets reality.  Sites visited will include London’s oldest restaurant, the National Gallery, Whitehall, MI5 and MI6.

During the James Bond walking tour, you’ll get a chance to see many filming locations from the movies including Skyfall, Spectre, No Time to Die, A View to a Kill, The Living Daylights and more. There will also be lots of opportunities to take pictures and see familiar locations up-close.

Please note, as part of the tour there will be a short bus journey. The bus journey is not included in the cost of the tour. Participants will need to pay for the journey themselves. This could be using an Oyster Card, travelcard (valid for zone 1), or contactless card.

You can find out more information about the James Bond Film Locations Walking Tour on their website here.  

Students should only buy tickets for themselves. These events have been booked for incoming study abroad students only. Do not buy a ticket on behalf of anyone else. If you have friends or family who want to join the tour, they can book their own tickets directly through the vendor.

Join Golden Tours for their Changing of the Guard Walking Tour to find out more about Britain’s most famous family! 
Hear the untold stories of the royal family as you visit some of the city’s most significant regal attractions, hangouts and shops on the Royal Walking Tour, Changing of the Guard.

You can find out more information on the  Changing of the Guards webpage here.  

We bought the tickets for you at a student price. You must bring a valid form of student ID to the tour or risk not being allowed to participate or having to pay the difference in price. 

Students should only buy tickets for themselves. These events have been booked for incoming study abroad students only. Do not buy a ticket on behalf of anyone else. If you have friends or family who want to join the tour, they can book their own tickets directly through the vendor.  

Stand-up comedy is a very popular form of entertainment here in the UK. Enjoy a night of British humour just down the road from the Strand Campus.

The Top Secret Comedy Club has the best stand-up comedians in the world and the UK “popping in” to try out new stuff all the time. This means you could get to see some of the most popular comedians in the intimate setting of a live stand-up comedy club.  
  
Top Secret Comedy Club is rated as the best comedy club in the country on Trip Advisor and Google reviews so you know you will be well looked after and treated to an awesome night of the best stand-up comedy this side of the Atlantic. You can find out more information on the Top Secret Comedy Club website here. 

These tickets were bought at a student price. All attendees must have valid student ID with them, otherwise risk not being allowed to take part, or have to pay the difference in the ticket prices.  

The Top Secret Comedy Club have also advised they are currently operating at full capacity with close proximity seating. If you feel uncomfortable being in these types of spaces please consider if you would like to attend.  

Students should only buy tickets for themselves. These events have been booked for incoming study abroad students only. Do not buy a ticket on behalf of anyone else. If you have friends or family who want to join the tour, they can book their own tickets directly through the vendor.