09/04/2024
Looking forward to the weekends but you have no plans?
Donāt worry about researching anything, weāve got it all here for you!
Before worrying about money, do not stress. All the places listed are completely student friendly and free!
Why not visit East London to see the Street Art. You can find some of the best pieces of art in East London, and itās all free! If the weather is warm and sunny, and you fancy getting some exercise in, London also has plenty of street art to keep you entertained during your walk! I love grabbing a coffee and walking down Brick Lane to see all the different kinds and types of creative colourful art. Shoreditch, Leake Street and Camden are other areas where you can spot beautiful street art! Starting from the Shoreditch Overground station and head in any direction, to find some of the loveliest masterpieces on the walls! Oh also, its very instagram worthy
Here is a list of parks you can visit in London: Hyde Park, Richmond Park, Battersea Park, Regents Park, Holland Park, Kensington Gardens and many more
Are you a fan of greenery? London is packed full of huge beautiful parks that are a must see! One of the best known parks on the list, Hyde Park is one of the most popular parks in London. It is a beautiful setting with open spaces for the kids to run wild and Speakersā Corner, where anyone can come and speak on the subject of their choice. There is also cafe in the park, if you want to take your laptop and get some work done or even just stop to grab some coffee or a hot drink
Richmond Park
Richmond Park is home to large herds of red and fallow deer which you can admire. The park covers a huge area with grass, plants and ponds, although young children may find it a challenging walk so if you take the kids just give them a heads up! It is definitely well worth a visit and the kids will fawn over the deer and varied wildlife
Battersea Park is full of interesting things to see and do. If sports is your thing there is a running track and bike hire! Also there is a boating lake, duck pond, wonderful Battersea Zoo, though the Zoo does have an entry charge. The Peace Pergola is one of the most iconic places within the park and symbolises the commitment to peace between Japan and the rest of the world, following the nuclear bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki during the second world war
Holland Park
This park covers around 54 acres and is situated in the Kensington area of the city. There are squirrels and peacocks roaming the park. It has a childrenās playpark, giant chess set and tennis courts as well as two stunning Japanese Gardens. Holland Park is a place not many people know of but is extremely beautiful due to Kyoto Gardens - a japanese garden, with a koi pond, small stepping stones and a small waterfall
Museums
Student life in London can be quite expensive, so you may imagine that visiting world-famous cultural locations is not really for the studentsā pockets. Thatās not true. There are 193 museums in London, and 71 of them have free entry. Museums are a great way to spend a day out but not just that but to educate you and widen your knowledge, thereās a huge selection of museums in the UK covering a range of weird and wonderful things. There also might be some limited-time-only exhibitions in your local area, so definitely check whatās on near you to plan a day out
Wander around art galleries ā Just like museums, London also has many famous art galleries that have free entry. There is the iconic National Gallery, which contains works by big-name artists from all over the world. Other free galleries include Somerset House, the Serpentine Galleries, and Saatchi Gallery. One of my all time favourites - Tate Modern! Tate Modern have art galleries but occasionally they have immersive exhibitions which make you feel like you are in the art. The immersive exhibition has almost a full 3D touch which makes it more unique and visibly satisfying for the public. Enjoy!
