London Experience
Your free time in London
At the Frances King Language School London a social programme of the is organised each month by the Social Co-ordinator. The programme is run with a team of of teachers and helps you get to know other students and members of staff and enjoy the culture and entertainment of London and Britain. Some of the activities are free and others cost between £ 2.50 and £ 27, depending on the activity.
Trips in the UK
Day Trips to some of the most popular cities in the UK. Regular ‘Weekend Trips Abroad’ are
also organised during the summer and on request. There are a number of excursions to the
Major London Attractions. You can also visit the very best of London’s Museums and Galleries.
Walks
London Walks are regular events.
Videos
‘Videos’ are shown in the afternoon at the Gloucester Road centre each week.
Night Life
There are ‘Nights Out’ at a popular London club or disco and an ‘International Student Party’ each month. Take advantage of London’s nightlife; although the last underground is at approximately 12 midnight, London stays open throughout the night. There are regular night buses from Trafalgar Square to take you to most parts of London.
Theatre
‘Theatre Nights Out’ can be organised for a group, or the Social Co-ordinator can give advice on any of the current shows and arrange reservations for afternoon (matinee) or evening performances. Should you wish to make last minute reservations for the same day then there is an official ticket booth, which operates from Leicester Square.
Shopping
You can make regular visits to some well-known ‘shopping centres’ in the capital, traditional London markets and occasionally larger shopping complexes.
Cultural Events
Throughout the year there are some interesting cultural events such as ‘Bonfire Night’, ‘Harvest Festival’ celebrations, the annual ‘Great British Beer Festival’ the ‘Lord Mayor’s Show’, ‘The Festival of Lights’, the Bear Garden ‘Latin American Parties’ and the new ‘Regent Street’ party.
Sports
The school also organises regular in-house football matches during the summer months and the Co-ordinator is always keen to include other team sports should there be a request for anything.
