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Where to go
Make the most of your time in the UK and visit some of these interesting and contrasting places....
Look at the England and the Visit Britain website.
is the only UNESCO World Heritage City in England . It is famous for its eighteenth century Georgian architecture, medieval abbey and Roman remains.
Brighton is refered to as London-by-the Sea. It is a university city as well as a well known seaside resort and cultural centre, located on the sunny south coast of England and 50 miles from the capital, London.
Cambridge is a city renowned for academic excellence. It is world-famous university and beautiful college buildings. The town is rich in culture and has a wonderful historic atmosphere.
There is plenty to see and do in the beautiful Cornish peninsula. Sandy beaches which are great for surfing, rocky coves, glorious moorland scenery; this is a corner of the UK not to be missed. Go to Active-8 to discover how many activities you can do in Cornwall and to book your own very exciting time - online.
London is one of the most vibrant and exciting cities in the world. Of course, no trip to London is complete without having seen some of our most famous landmarks - Big Ben, Buckingham Palace , Trafalgar Square , The Tower of London. However, many people come to London to enjoy the amazing cultural variety including theatres, musicals, galleries and exhibitions. London Theatres
Oxford is a busy modern town with a rich cultural life. It is famous for Oxford University - the oldest university in England - which is nearly 800 years old. It has 38 "colleges" which give the city a very special character.
The great and ancient stone circle of Stonehenge is one of the wonders of the world.
Stratford-upon-Avon is the home of William Shakespeare. Rich in heritage and culture, with impressive architecture and a unique collection of shops and restaurants, the city welcomes visitors from all over the world.
Not to be missed, Yorkshire offers a fantastic choice of destinations
Scarborough is an award-winning seaside resort which is known internationally. The town has a historic castle, the world-class Stephen Joseph Theatre and award-winning beaches which are popular with surfers and family groups.
York is alive with history, with a national museum (the National Railway Museum ) and England 's second church, York Minster.
Yorkshire Moors England 's largest national park.
Whitby and Robin Hoods Bay are authentic fishing towns and Whitby has the added attraction of its abbey and links to Dracula.
Leeds a modern northern city with great shopping and culture (including another national museum, The Royal Armouries)
Hull home of the UK 's only submarium
Manchester the country's second city
And there are local castles and stately homes, Castle Howard and Sledmere, railway trips along the Harry Potter line (the North York Moors National Railway)
Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland and is unique among Scotland 's cities. It has a magnificent architecture. Standing on its own precipitous rock and dating back to the early Middle-Ages, Edinburgh Castle looks over the city's two historic and contrasting areas: the Old and New Towns. It is a 'must' to visit.
What's on...
Have a look at the UK
Student Life website and select the month you are interested in.
More information and links at UK
The Guide.
Rail Travel
The rail service is generally good
between the main towns and cities. The Inter-City trains can be fast: London
to York can take less than two hours, London to Edinburgh four hours. Booking
your ticket in advance on-line is often cheaper. Visit the
Trainline's website:
Bus Travel
Bus and coach travel is an inexpensive way to see more of Britain. Discount cards and tourist passes are available from National Express for young people aged 16-25, those over 55, and also mature students.For more information go to the Visit Britain website.
Money
The currency in the UK is the Pound Sterling (£). 100 pence = £1.We advise you not to bring or carry large amounts of cash. Travellers cheques can be changed easily in Britain. Credit cards, especially VISA and Mastercard, are widely accepted in the UK.
Currency can be exchanged at banks, larger post offices, building societies, exchange bureaux and some travel agencies. The rates and service charges vary.
If you are booking a long-term course, your bank can recommend the best way to access your money in Britain. To open a bank account in the UK, you will need your student ID, passport and money to deposit, and a letter from your school. You can also withdraw money from ATMs.
Currency Converter
Cost of Living
Here are some average prices in the UK. London and the south of England are more expensive than the north.Lunches: from £4 for a sandwich and drink, to £10 for a pub lunch
Cinema: £7
Coffee: £1.75
Bed and Breakfast: from £25 to £45 a night
For a detailed list of prices go to World Study Solutions and click 'UK Info', then 'Cost of Living'.
Tipping
The British tip taxi drivers, waiters, hairdressers and porters. 10% is acceptable.Student cards and discounts
If you are eligible, obtain an International Student Identity Card. This is the only accepted proof that you are a student. The card gives you savings on some travel and accommodation, and cheaper or free entry to museums, art galleries and other places of entertainment. You can obtain a card from your local student travel office or student union.Euro 26 Card members visiting Britain obtain cheaper prices for some travel, for many museums and galleries and places to visit.
Telephone
All British local telephone codes
start with the number 0. When dialling to Britain from other countries, use
the country code for Britain - "44" - and then miss out the first "0" of the
area code.
Some pay-telephones in Britain take coins (minimum 10/20p), but many only
use 'phone cards', available from shops where you see the sign. Some QE schools
sell phone cards.
Mobile phones are very popular. Many students like to bring their own phones
with them and buy a 'pay-as-you-go' sim-card to use in Britain.
Some QE schools have a wi-fi environment or broadband available for you to use your laptop.
Electric voltage
Electric voltage in Britain is 240v
AC, 50 HZ.
Bring an adapter or converter for anything electrical you bring with you.
Before buying any electrical items in the UK, check whether they will work
in your country.
Weather
British weather is changeable. Although the winters can be mild and the summers sometimes hot, be prepared for anything and bring clothes for warm, cold and wet weather! Some general and activity English courses include visits outside the school so bring plenty of clothes and comfortable shoes.BBC Weather Reports
List of useful links:
www.ukcosa.org.uk - General advice from The Council for International Educationwww.visitbritain.com - The official British tourism site - Visit Britain
multimap.com - Maps of anywhere you need to find
Department of Health - The UK Department of Health