Between Manchester Street (British Study Centres) and Oxford Street lies St. Christopher’s Place, which has from amongst the largest mix of food to be found anywhere in London. You can choose from Chinese, Egyptian, French, Italian, Japanese, Lebanese, Mediterranean, Seafood, Spanish, Thai and Turkish all within the same street! It’s the perfect place to have lunch after class, or during a busy afternoon shopping in Oxford Street or Covent Garden. There are some great pubs and bars in the area as well.

Did you know that as well as inventing football, rugby and tennis, England also invented cricket? The birthplace of the sport is only 10 minutes’ from the school! Everyone who loves cricket knows about Lord’s cricket ground, but even if you’re not a fan of the sport it’s worth a visit to see the pavilion and the ground’s futuristic media centre. A tip: go to Dorset Square close to Baker Street to see the real birthplace of cricket. In this fenced green was the original Lord’s cricket ground where some of the first competitive games were played.

Who would have believed it? In the centre of London, in the middle of the busy streets, offices and shops, a fantastic view over London is only 20 minutes’ away. Primrose Hill is just north of Regent’s Park, which you can walk through to reach it. Other great views over London include Greenwich Park and from Parliament Hill on Hampstead Heath.

London Zoo is one of the oldest zoos in the world and has almost 750 species of animal. While visiting Primrose Hill why not take in London Zoo, which is just a short walk away?

As if there’s not enough to do around Baker Street, Oxford Street, and the west end, you can easily travel to other parts of London from the three metro (underground) stations within a short walking distance of Manchester Street (British Study Centres). Baker Street is connected to most of London through the Bakerloo, Jubilee, District, Hammersmith and City and Circle Lines. Nearby Bond Street is also connected to the Central Line, making it quick and easy to get to almost anywhere in London.

Britain’s biggest public photo gallery is housed at the The Photographers’ Gallery, close to Oxford Circus. The gallery houses new and established artists, historical works and exhibitions. Naturally many of the works are focused on Britain, and this will allow you to find out more about British culture. Admission is free.

At the end of our very own Manchester Street, where British Study Centres is located, is Manchester Square where you can find the Wallace Collection. Literally 2 minutes’ from our school, this gallery is home to one of Europe’s finest collections of works of art, paintings, furniture, arms & armour and porcelain. Admission is free. The café is amazing- it has an excellent atmosphere and a spectacular glass roof. It’s only £12 for high tea, so make sure that you experience this English tradition.

Okay, it may not be as close as Baker Street or Oxford Street, but the school’s ideally located for getting to one of London’s most interesting and vibrant neighbourhoods- Camden Town! You can take the 274 bus from Baker Street and be in the centre of it all within 20 minutes’. Camden Town is famous for its street markets, canals, and unique shopping, in addition to great places to go out in the evening. There is a large and varied music scene, with several concerts and gigs every night of the week. While it is quite close to Baker Street, it feels completely different, and many people say it is a very ‘English’ part of central London. Camden Town is definitely on most people’s list of things to do!

After visiting Camden Town, why not take a trip to Edgware Road, London’s Middle Eastern quarter, which is just a short walk west of Baker Street? Here you can find a wide range of Middle Eastern food in the many restaurants which are located on this long and wide thoroughfare. The numbers of Lebanese, Iraqi and Iranian restaurants are only challenged by the number of shisha bars. The restaurants and cafés spill out onto the road, and it is very pleasant to sit here in summer and experience the atmosphere. Near one end of the street is Church Street market, which sells ethnic foods.