Ten places that are half an hour or less away from our Hendon campus by tube
Travel time: 26 minutes on the Northern Line (Bank branch)
Enjoy the upmarket, slightly quirky vibe here with independent shops and vintage stores plus places for brunch, lunch and a drink in the evening.
Travel time: 32 minutes on the Northern Line (Bank branch)
This is where you'll find The City and the heart of historical London. Come here to see St Paul's Cathedral, the Tower of London and Tower Bridge.
It's also London’s historic financial district so restaurants and bars can be expensive. To treat yourself, try some serious steak at Hawksmoor Guildhall on Basinghall Street or go for a drink at Vertigo 42 for a celebration with amazing views of the City.
Travel time: 17 minutes on the Northern Line
During the day, soak up the atmosphere of Camden's bustling market stalls with the tourists, students, goths and punks who all hang out here. Walk or cycle from Camden along Regent's Canal for a picnic in Regent's Park and see the animals at London Zoo. Go for a drink in the Hawley Arms (former favourite of Amy Winehouse) and The Good Mixer or play pool at The Camden Head.
Then in the evening, see live music at Dublin Castle, Camden Assembly, and Dingwalls or go dancing at Koko, Proud, the Jazz Café, Electric Ballroom, or The Underworld. There's something for everyone's music taste here.
Travel time: 23 mins on the Northern Line to Euston; 24 mins to King's Cross
Travel time: 13 mins on the Northern Line
Head to Hampstead for a walk on the heath (that's another word for a big green space). There's woodland, meadows, plenty of wildlife and fantastic views of the city. When you're there, join the kite flyers on Parliament Hill or go for an outdoor swim in the ponds (one for men, one for women, one is mixed), or at Parliament Hill Lido.
There are historic buildings, boutiques, restaurants and pubs in Hampstead too. Get cultured at the Hampstead Theatre, Everyman Cinema, Keats Museum or Kenwood House or shop in a fashionable boutique. After that try the Horseshoe traditional English pub for a drink.
Travel time: 26 minutes on the Northern Line (Charing Cross branch)
Get some culture
Take a walk around
Get some food
Travel time: 36 minutes on the Northern Line (Bank branch)
Travel time: 26 minutes on the Northern Line (Charing Cross branch)
Travel time: 30 minutes on the Northern Line (Bank branch)
This area is bursting with bars and clubs, independent shops and trendy boutiques plus lots of hipsters.
Travel time: 26 minutes on the Northern Line (Charing Cross branch)
For culture, take a short walk to The British Museum – one of the oldest museums in the world. For shopping, try the big-name stores on Oxford Street, from Primark to Selfridges or smaller places around Carnaby Street. For cheap eats, go to Koya on Frith Street for Japanese noodles or Hummus Bros for healthy dishes. For a fun night out, check out the heart of London's gay community in Soho or the Roxy and Madame Jojo's where there are great prices for students.
Travel time: 26 minutes on the Northern Line (Charing Cross branch)
Try the world-famous Southbank Centre for free music, dance, art and performance or Tate Modern for the best modern art. Go to the top of the London Eye to see all of London before you or watch a film on the biggest screen in Britain at the BFI IMAX cinema.
Buy a picnic - don't forget dessert from chocolatiers Konditor and Cook - and sit by the river watching the world go by.
Try the Hole in the Wall, virtually under Waterloo Station, or the Anchor and Hope pub (which has great food too!).