Whether you stay near the college, or go into Central London, there is so much to do here, as you would expect of one of the world's great cities.
Here are a few ideas about how you might keep busy and entertained in your free time.
Things to do in Central London
Cinema
Located 3 minutes' walk from the college, the Odeon cinema even offers 3D films!
See what's on at the Beckenham Odeon
Student price (with Kings ID): £5.75
Shopping
The Glades shopping centre in Bromley offers a good selection of high street stores, just 15 minutes by bus from Beckenham.
Beckenham Theatre
Full programme of productions, plays, readings and other events. Annual membership costs £20.
Find out what's on at Beckenham Theatre
Beckenham Library
Free membership to Kings students. Books and DVDs can be borrowed (£1-3).
Crazy golf
15 minutes by bus from the college, a game costs £2.
Things to do in Central London
Free attractions in London include:
- National Portrait Gallery
- The British Museum
- The Science Museum
- The Natural History Museum
- The Victoria & Albert Museum
- Chinatown
- Piccadilly Circus
Paid attractions in London include:
- Big Ben
- Westminster Abbey
- The Houses of Parliament
- The London Eye
- River boat cruises
- Royal Opera House in Covent Garden
- Theatres for musicals including Phantom of the Opera, We Will Rock You, The Lion King, Les Miserables, Mamma Mia, etc!
- Historical Royal Palaces including
- Buckingham Palace
- The Tower of London
- Hampton Court
- Banquesting House
- Kensington Palace
- Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre
- St Paul’s Cathedral
- Arsenal FC stadium, museum and shop
- Wembley stadium, museum and shop
- Chelsea FC stadium, museum and shop
- Oxford street (shopping!
- Harrods - one of the most famous shops in thw world
- Camden Market
and many more!
