GIVE CULTURE A CHANCE
Being at university is the best time
to enjoy all of London’s free galleries
and museums. However, in addition to
visiting south Kensington’s golden three
(Victoria & Albert, Natural History and
Science Museums), the National Gallery
and the British Museum, it is definitely
worth making a little more effort to visit
some less well-known museums. The
Museum of London is a must-see for
anyone who wants to know everything
about the rich history of the UK’s capital,
and my personal favourite, the Saatchi
Gallery is a great treat for every art-lover.
Sometimes, when I want to have my own
little city-escape, I just like to wander
around its clinical white rooms and inhale
the smell of painted wooden floors.
SHOPPING PARADISE
LONDON
Oxford Street on Saturdays is a
nightmare, but thankfully there are many
different options for when you feel a little
98
under the weather and want to cheer
yourself up with a shopping spree. If you
can’t imagine shopping anywhere but on
the high street, try the significantly less
busy High Street Kensington. After hours
of trying on clothes, you can always go
to nearby Holland Park or Kensington
Gardens to relax. Both Westfields are
great for rainy weekdays with all of your
favourite chain stores under one roof.
Looking for something more unique?
Camden Passage (not to be confused
with Camden Lock!) is North London’s
charming destination full of quirky
independent boutiques selling clothes,
accessories and homeware, while Box
Park in Shoreditch brings all of London’s
coolest brands together and is minutes
from the famous Brick Lane with its
vintage clothing places on every corner.
Carnaby Street and the surrounding
alleyways located just behind Regent
Street are a perfect place to take a rest
from central London’s bustle - here you
will find not only classic British brands
like Fred Perry or Ben Sherman, but also
quirky Swedish Monki and cool denim
brand Cheap Monday. Liberty, one of
London’s best department stores, known
for its iconic print, is also nearby. Its
beauty hall is full of independent and cult
brands, so be ready make-up lovers!
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