What To Do On Your Break From Studies

Being a student means you’re inevitably limited by your budget. It’s all too tempting to reward your revision sessions by staying in your room and playing some video games, or have a sitcom marathon. However, being based in London means the world is very literally on your doorstep in terms of culture and activities, and you should take full advantage of your time by exploring it:

Natural History Museum

When you live in London, sometimes the quirky and niche activities on offer mean that we forget the classics. Not only is the Natural History Museum free to enter, but it’s also a great place to find some nostalgia. Even as an adult, seeing the dinosaur skeletons can spark memories of being taken around the exhibits as a child. The vast scale of this museum as means it’s a great place to do some people watching and find a mental escape. When you’re done here, you can then move on to the V&A or Science museum, as they are next door to one another.

Soho

There is no better place to go out to eat, dance, and enjoy live shows than Soho. This area, infamous for its part in LGBT history, has something for everyone, though you can intimidated by the sheer options at hand. Websites such as Mr Hudson Explores can help you narrow down your options on where to go out in Soho, and even provide ideas of where to visit outside of this infamous district.

South Bank

South Bank is one of those places that seems to be constantly teeming with exhibitions, performances and installations. The sophisticated arts critic in you might even want to buy a ticket to the Hayward Gallery or visit the Globe Theatre.

There are always plenty of stalls and pop-up eateries on this busy promenade as well, no matter the weather or season. Some examples include the Winter Market, or the weekly second-hand book market that appears every Sunday under one of the bridges along the promenade.

Tate Modern

The art installations in the Tate Modern’s Turbine Hall are infamous – and they’re free to visit. From setting suns, to giant spiders, the exhibits draw crowds of sceptics and devotees alike. The Turbine Hall is a good space to collect your thoughts, and if you’re feeling proactive maybe even sit and read for a bit. It can be interesting to see how adults and children alike interact with the current installation. The Tate’s other galleries have plenty to see, too, so it’s always a good idea to see what they have on at the moment.

If you’re at the beginning of your student loan payment, you might be feeling too flush to splash out on a paid exhibition. However, there’s so much to see for free in London that you don’t need to worry. You can get out there and enjoy free exhibitions, free talks, free events, festivals, and markets, which you can use to either unwind and relax, or to gain insightful information and inspiration for your coursework.

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