Visiting London
The following information may be of interest to SAS visitors coming to London:
Accommodation
We are unable to help visitors find accommodation. However, there are a number of websites for finding short and long-term accommodation:
- University of London Halls
- University of London Housing Service
- Endsleigh Court apartments, nearby
- Doctor in the House short, medium and long-term accommodation for medical, academic and other professional staff. Various locations in all areas of London.
- Loot classified advertisements, including for shared accommodation
- Gumtree classified advertisements
- Rightmove information about renting accommodation in London - for longer term stays
- Hostelworld information about cheap accommodation
- SpareRoom information on a wide range of flats, houses and rooms for rent
Cost of living
Getting a visa
- UK Visas and immigration on GOV.UK - check if you need a UK visa.
Childcare and schools
Childcare
- Childcare Link government website
- UCL Day Nursery nearby, usually has waiting list, especially for babies
Childcare places can be difficult to find in central London, so enquire early.
Schools
- Get information about Schools on GOV.UK
- Overseas visitors should note that state-funded UK schools are for UK residents only, and a special visa is needed for students to attend such schools. Visitors should contact the UK Border Agency before enrolling children in state funded schools to avoid immigration issues.
Healthcare
Local residents and students of the University may register with the Gower Street Practice, which is very close to Senate House.
The National Health Service (NHS) has a non-emergency number - NHS 111 - available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Calls are free from landlines and mobile phones.
Getting around London and beyond
Transport for London has a tube map and a useful Journey Planner tool to help find out how to get from one part of London to another. The best way of getting around London via tube and bus is to buy an Oyster card (£3 refundable) and either buy pre-pay credit or a travelcard (daily, weekly, monthly, annual).
For travel further afield, thetrainline.com is a useful site for finding out train times and the duration of travel between two destinations as well as for buying tickets online.
Library access
Senate House Library - as a visitor to the Institute you will be eligible for a free library card.