High Holborn Residence Contents Pages 3-5 Introduction Welcome from your Warden High Holborn Residence Travel information Page 6-8 When you arrive and depart What do you need to bring? Catering on campus Breakfast at High Holborn Residence Page 9 High Holborn Residence rules and regulations Social programme Local area information Things to do in London Pages 10-11 Sightseeing Food in London Theatre and museums Film Connectivity Pages 12 Staying safe on and around campus Thank you!
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Introduction th
LSE welcomes you to the largest Summer School of its kind in Europe now celebrating its 28 year. We now also want to welcome you to your new hall of residence and wish you a happy and productive stay. LSE halls are designed to help you make friends and be part of a first-class student community during your studies. We do our best to make sure that your stay with us is rewarding, both socially and in terms of your studies. The following pages will educate you on what to expect from your hall and the local area around it. We look forward to your arrival at your hall over the Summer.
Welcome from your Warden I’m delighted to welcome you to High Holborn,
replete with other sources of entertainment
which will be your home for a few weeks this
and instruction, from the British Museum a
summer.
few minutes’ walk away to markets at Covent Garden to the river and the South Bank a
Aside from pursuing your studies, I hope you’ll
short walk across Waterloo Bridge.
take full advantage of your time in residence in the heart of Bloomsbury and Covent
I hope your time here is a great success and
Garden.
we will do what we can to ensure it is.
There will be plenty of opportunity to form friendships and to enjoy the many events and Chandran Kukathas (Warden)
attractions of central London.
high.holborn@lse.ac.uk LSE will continue to host events you are welcome to attend, but the area is also
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High Holborn Residence High Holborn is one of our largest halls of
TV room open 24 hours a day, a computer
residence.
room and a laundry room.
Situated less than 10 minutes from the LSE campus, High Holborn is made up of flats comprising either four or five bedrooms, a kitchen, a shower and a toilet.
The facilities available are excellent, with a spacious double-floored common room equipped with pool tables and table tennis, a
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Travel Information To High Holborn Residence: High Holborn
to Paddington Station every 15 minutes.
Residence is situated at 178 High Holborn,
National Express also runs a coach service to
London, WC1V 7AA.
Victoria.
To view on a map, visit: High Holborn
For more information, visit the following
Closest tube stations: Holborn, Tottenham
websites: Heathrow Express
Court Road. You can take public transport
National Express
from all major stations. Visit: TFL Taxis: If you are carrying heavy luggage, you To Campus: High Holborn Residence is a 10
may want to consider taking a taxi to High
minute walk to campus. To view directions on
Holborn Residence. The safest and easiest way
a map, visit: High Holborn to campus
to book a taxi is using the TFL Cabwise service.
It is also possible to take public transport to
You can access the Cabwise telephone
campus. Visit: TFL
number or download their iPhone or Android app by visiting: Cabwise
From Heathrow: The best way to travel from Heathrow airport to central London is the
Only licensed taxis (black cabs) can pick up
London Underground Piccadilly Line if you are
passengers on the street. It is important to be
carrying light luggage. Another quick option is
wary of unlicensed minicabs
the Heathrow Express. It runs from Heathrow .
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When you arrive and depart On arrival at your hall, you’ll need to check-in
will be advertised in your hall). You’ll be able
and pick up your key from the reception desk.
to find them in Reception or the Common Area and they’ll be easy to spot in Summer
This can be done from 3pm onwards. If you
School T-Shirts.
arrive before 3pm, you will not be able to gain access to your room, but we do provide
They’ll be able to help with any questions you
luggage storage space, so you can drop your
might have about the hall, the local area or
bags off at the hall before checking in at 3pm.
the support available to you during your stay.
On the day of departure, you’ll need to vacate your room by 10.30am. Summer School Welcome Helpers will be present at each hall on the afternoon/evening of Arrival Sunday. There will be cupcakes and juice available to refresh you after your journey. The Welcome Helpers will also be available at .
certain times throughout your (dates/times
What do I need to bring? High Holborn Residence has a number of facilities for you to access including an inexpensive laundry room. You are also provided with fresh towels and bed linen.
If you are travelling from abroad and are carrying electrical appliances with you, make sure to get a UK power adapter. You will be unable to use any electrical goods unless you have an adapter. You should also make sure
Remember to check your flight’s luggage
that your electrical equipment is compatible
allowance before travelling and make sure
with UK standards. To learn more about our
you know what items can and can’t be taken
electricity supply, visit: Electricity supply
on a flight. Visit: Hand Luggage restrictions UK
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Catering options on campus 4th Floor Restaurant Old Building, Houghton Street 8am - 3pm This is the largest catering outlet and offers traditional dishes, international specialities, vegetarian alternatives and a street food and salad bar. There is even a roof terrace for sunny days!
LSE Garrick Corner of Houghton Street/Aldwych 8am – 6pm Downstairs serves premium cooked breakfasts and lunches, while the ground-floor coffee bar provides a great range of barista hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, sushi and cakes.
Plaza Café Opposite LSE Library 10am – 6pm Located right outside the library, grab a quick bite to eat and drink in this boutique coffee shop.
Café 54 Ground Floor, New Academic Building 8.30am – 4.30pm Ideal place for ‘grab and go’; selection of sandwiches, sushi, ramen noodle pots and hot soups. The Bean Counter Basement, 32 Lincoln’s Inn Fields 10am – 3.30pm Speciality hot and cold barista drinks, cakes, sandwiches and hot snacks. Seating provided.
George IV Corner of Portugal/Portsmouth Street 12noon – 11pm The LSE’s very own traditional 19th Century pub. Serving ‘real’ ales and bar snacks.
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For more information on LSE Catering outlets
LSESU have some ideas of their own.
on campus a guide (with map) to all LSE
Visit: Fine Dining
restaurants around campus, visit: Food and Drink
Breakfast at High Holborn Residence Breakfast will generally be served from 7.30am – 10.00am, but times may vary at weekends. High Holborn Residence provides a continental breakfast. When choosing your breakfast you may select from juice, cereal, yoghurt, fruit, croissants, cheese, meat and toast.
High Holborn Residence includes high quality dining facilities and will provide you with breakfast to get your day started.
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High Holborn Residence rules and regulations Most halls have similar rules and regulations.
Other general rules and safety information
For detailed terms and conditions relating
can be found on our information for current
specifically to your Summer School
residents:
accommodation, visit: Terms and conditions Information for current residents Prior to arrival, please familiarise yourself with Remember that some of this information
the LSE Summer School Residences
relates only to term time students.
Regulations [PDF]
If you are unsure about any information
It is against the law to smoke anywhere in the
relating to your hall, you should check with
building. Other general rules and safety
the reception desk.
information can be found on our information for current residents:
Social Programme Once you’re settled into life at High Holborn
to look forward to, supported by your hall and
Residence, you can begin enjoying yourself at
by the Summer School itself.
LSE. You have a high quality social programme
Local area information To help you navigate the local area, High
There are also some great places to eat on
Holborn Residence has compiled a great list of
and around campus. For a guide (with map) to
recommended places for you. Visit: Life
all LSE restaurants around campus, visit: Food
around High Holborn
and Drink
You’ll find a list of the closest supermarkets,
LSESU have some ideas of their own.
parks, restaurants, nightlife and other basic
Visit: Fine Dining
amenities.
Things to do in London London is a diverse city and has attractions for
It gives you a daily breakdown of the best
every taste. For a great way to find what is
events, theatre, film, music and food going in
going on in the city check out Timeout London.
the capital. Visit: Timeout
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Sightseeing London is home to some of the world’s most
Special discounted tickets (10% off) for an
famous landmarks, such as the Palace of
open Bus Tour of London attractions are
Westminster, and the Tower of London. If
available to buy at the Reception Desk. More
you’re new to London, why not pay a visit to
information on the tours can be found here:
some of our best. Visit: London landmarks
City Sightseeing Hop on and off tours.
Food in London London is one of the most diverse cities in the
For light bites and cooking, a range of produce
world and this is reflected in the range of
and street food can be found in London’s
cuisines available. Good food is never far away
many markets.
no matter what your tastes, culture or budget. Visit: London Markets Have a browse in Timeout for the most popular restaurants open today. Visit: Timeout - restaurants and cafés
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Theatre and museums LSE campus is situated near Covent Garden,
Close by to Holborn station is the British
Leicester Square and London’s theatre land.
Museum. Other leading museums and
Across the river at Waterloo is the National
galleries are in close travelling distance by
Theatre and Shakespeare’s Globe, both
foot or public transport.
famous for their quality.
To find a recommended list, visit: Museums
To find any kind of play or musical in London,
and galleries
visit: Theatre and musicals
Film in London London has been a dominant force in British
Nearby Leicester Square is home to many of
cinema for over a century and its impact can
the country’s cinema chains and is also home
be felt throughout the city. Whatever your
to the Prince Charles Cinema, famous for beer
taste in film there’s always something to keep
and pizza nights and all-night marathons.
you entertained. For more information, visit: Prince Charles The British Film Institute (BFI) offers an
Cinema
excellent range of cinema at venues close to campus. For more information, visit: BFI
Connectivity Mobile Phones
approximately 1,000 networked Windows PCs
You may want to think about getting a new
available and there is access to printing
phone deal. For more information, visit:
facilities in the public computer rooms.
Mobile phones You’ll also have access to the Internet from
Activating your IT account
your Hall. To learn more about activating your
All Summer School students will be given LSE
internet connection, visit: Halls internet
IT accounts, including an LSE email address, to
activation
use IT facilities at LSE. There are
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Staying safe on and around the campus No matter what you expect to gain from your
Be vigilant and make use of our security
time in London, principally, you’re coming to
measures.
learn and enjoy yourself. Be careful not to have valuables on show. It’s important to take the proper precautions
Avoid walking alone at night and try to stay in
to keep yourself safe while you study.
groups with your friends. A much more detailed guide is available here: Campus safety tips
Thank you! We wish you a pleasant stay at High Holborn. If you have any questions regarding the hall, please contact the Reception team. For any Summer School queries during your time with us, remember to visit the Summer School web pages for key information and contact details. Visit: LSE Summer School
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