Whether you're looking to enjoy the breathtaking views from the London Eye, delve into the medieval world of the Tower of London, conquer the O2, or seek out unique experiences, FIE is your guide to maximizing your study abroad adventure with a diverse range of exciting activities in London.
FIE Activity calendar
The FIE Activity Calendar is a series of events offered at a subsidized rate for the FIE community - a perfect opportunity for you to get to know your fellow students while enjoying fun events! Full details on upcoming activities will be sent directly to your inbox during your program, but take a look at our list below for a sneak peek at some of the upcoming event start dates:
| Sat 7 Sep | Rugby: Harlequins vs London Scottish | Mon 28 Oct | London Eye | |
| Fri 13 Sep | Buckingham Palace | Sat 9 Nov | Go Ape: Treetop Challenge | |
| Fri 27 Sep | O2 Climb | Fri 22 Nov | London Big Bake | |
| Wed 9 Oct | Lion King | Mon 9 Dec | Christmas at Kew | |
| Sat 19 Oct | Harry Potter Studio Tour | |||
Many of the most popular FIE Activity Calendar events have limited capacity, so you will be required to sign-up and pay in order to secure your place. To do this, you simply need to follow the steps below:
Step 1
Click here to go to the booking page where you will be prompted to enter a username and password - you will receive these from the Student Life Team before arrival. Once you enter the details, click the 'Log-in' button. You must change your password on your first log-in.
Step 2
From here, go to the 'Booking', which you should find in the menu at the top of the page. Select 'Upcoming Events Timeline' to be taken to the best view of the activities on sale.
Step 3
Find the activity that you want to sign-up to and click 'Details' for further information that is not shown in the description preview. If you would like to proceed with the booking, click 'Register' to add the activity to your basket. You can then select 'Add More Events' if you would like to book more than one activity at the same time or select 'Checkout' to be taken to the payment page.
Step 4
Complete your details on the payment page then click 'Process Registration' - from here, you will be re-directed to a Paypal payment page where you can pay via Paypal or credit/debit card
THINGS TO DO IN LONDON
In the menus below you'll find links to some of our favorite things to do in London. Find out more on each venue's website, but don't start booking tickets before your program starts! Some experiences will be offered as part of the FIE London Activity Calendar or as a co-curricular activity for one of your classes. For even more ideas of things to see and do, check out TimeOut and Visit London.
Arts, Culture, Galleries & Museums
- Barbican
- British Library
- British Museum
- Cutty Sark
- Design Museum
- Gresham College
- Hampton Court Palace
- Kensington Palace
- Mosaic Rooms
- National Gallery
- National Army Museum
- National Maritime Museum
- Natural History Museum
- Royal Institute of Philosophy
- Royal Observatory Greenwich
- Saatchi Gallery
- Science Museum
- Serpentine Gallery
- Shakespeare’s Globe
- St Paul’s Cathedral
- Tate Britain
- Tate Modern
- Tower of London
- Victoria & Albert Museum
- Westminster Abbey
Leisure & Popular Attractions
Parks, Gardens & Markets
- Borough Market
- Box Park
- Brixton Station Road Market
- Camden Market
- Columbia Road Flower Market
- Duke of York Square
- Green Park
- Greenwich Market
- Hyde Park
- Kensington Gardens
- Kew Gardens
- Mercato Metropolitano
- Old Spitalfields Market
- Pop Brixton
- Portobello Road Market
- Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
- Regent’s Park & Primrose Hill
- Richmond Park
- St James’ Park
THINGS TO DO FURTHER AFIELD
There are so many wonderful places to visit just a short trip from London, so you’ll have plenty to see and do whether you’re taking a day trip, weekend break or a longer excursion! Visit our travel page for inspiration on places to go, helpful information on how to get there, and a handy pre-travel checklist.
IMPERIAL COLLEGE UNION
If you’re joining FIE London for Spring, Fall, or Winter, you will receive an Imperial College Union Associate Membership card. This gives you access to the union’s social spaces and events and allows you to join many of the 370+ student-led clubs, societies and projects. You will receive your Associate Membership card during orientation – look out for it in your Welcome Pack.
Summer students can purchase an Associate Membership card from the Imperial College Union reception, which will give you access to the social spaces that are open in the summer months, but please note that most events, clubs, societies, and projects do not take place at this time of year.
Please note that Imperial College Union is a separate entity from Imperial College (the university) and therefore, your Associate Membership Card does not grant access to all buildings on the university campus. For example, only students enrolled at Imperial College can access the university libraries. Further details about the benefits and limitations of Associate Membership is available here.
