SOCIAL AND EXCURSIONS
Excursions and Social Program
There are hundreds of things to see and do when you are here, both locally, in central London and further away on a day trip. Almost all students take part in excursions and events in order to experience new things, meet people, make friends and practise English. You can receive more details by signing up to our newsletter, following our social media posts, and there is always up-to-date information on the school noticeboards. Our trips locally in Richmond and in London are free of charge whenever possible.
London Excursions
We organise regular excursions and social events in Richmond and London, led by a member of staff. Our Friday evening Beer'n' Burgers social in The Railway Tavern is always popular and we have regular local excursions to places such as Richmond Park or the Thames Path. At weekends, we often visit central London, where most museums and galleries do not charge for entry, so our events are almost always free of charge, although you will need to budget £10 - £20 for your travel card, food, and drink.
Some Richmond & London Excursions
Richmond Park Walk and Deer Watching
Thames Path River Walk
Explore Portobello Road and Notting Hill
Explore Camden Market
Wonders of British Museum
Chinatown and Chinese New Year
Columbia Road Flower Market
Isabella Plantation in Springtime
Oxford v. Cambridge Boat Race
The Southbank, Tate Modern and Shakespeare's Globe
Discover Brick Lane Market and the East End
Central London Walk (Parliament, Leicester Square, Soho)
Day Trips Outside London
For day trips we partner with UK Study Tours, who are accredited by the Department for Education. Full details are on the noticeboards, and you can book your place in the office. There is no booking fee. Transport (included in the price) is usually by coach from Hammersmith, which is easy to reach from Richmond. Most day trips cost from £40 to £60, and we will tell you what is included in the cover price and what you need to pay for on the day, so there are no unexpected costs.
Some Day Trip Destinations
Oxford
Cambridge
Brighton
Leeds Castle
Bath
Cardiff
Isle of Wight
Shakespeare's Stratford Upon Avon
Thorpe Park
Warwick Castle
Blenheim Palace
Canterbury
The New Forest
Stonhenge and Bath
Salisbury Cathedral and Magna Carta
Windsor Castle & Great Park