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Passfield Hall Contents Pages 3-5 Introduction Welcome from your Warden Passfield Hall Travel information Page 6-8 When you arrive and depart What do you need to bring? Catering on campus Breakfast at Passfield Hall Page 9-11 Passfield Hall rules and regulations Social programme Local area information Things to do in London Sightseeing Food in London Theatre and museums Film in London 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 academically. The following pages will inform you of 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 would like to welcome you to Passfield Hall.
I hope you enjoy your stay at Passfield and,
My name is Dr Richard Perkins and I am the
moreover, take the opportunity to visit some
Warden of Passfield Hall. I am also an
of the sights around the hall – including
Associate Professor at the LSE.
Camden Market, the British Museum and
Passfield is an attractive Georgian building,
Covent Garden. with its own enclosed garden. The hall is
Dr Richard Perkins (Warden)
extremely well-located in the heart of
Passfield@lse.ac.uk
Bloomsbury, famous for its museums, historic parks and garden squares, and intellectual, artistic and literary scene.
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Passfield Hall Passfield Hall is located near Russell Square
laundry and irons and ironing boards are also
and Euston on a quiet Bloomsbury street. Its
available.
excellent location and stunning garden make it a very popular hall with LSE students.
Passfield Hall is an exceptionally attractive building. In the garden, bees are kept to
The facilities are excellent and include a common room equipped with TV, a pool table and a piano. An inexpensive self-service
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enrich the local ecosystem and is very popular in warm weather.
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Travel Information To Passfield Hall: Passfield Hall is situated at:
the Heathrow Express. It runs from Heathrow to Paddington Station every 15 minutes.
1-7 Endsleigh Pl, London WC1H 0PW.
National Express also runs a coach service to
To view on a map, visit: Passfield Hall.
Victoria.
To Campus: Passfield Hall is a 22 minute walk
For more information, visit the following
to campus. To view directions on a map, visit:
websites. Heathrow Express
Passfield to LSE. It is also possible to take
National Express
public transport to campus. Visit: TFL
Taxis: If you are carrying heavy luggage, you
Closest tube stations Russell Square, King’s
may want to consider taking a taxi to Passfield
Cross/St Pancras. You can take public
Hall. The safest and easiest way to book a taxi
transport from all major stations. Visit: TFL
is using the TFL Cabwise service.
From Heathrow: The best way to travel from
You can access the Cabwise telephone
Heathrow airport to central London is the
number or download their iPhone or Android
London Underground Piccadilly Line if you are
app by visiting: Only licensed taxis (black cabs)
carrying light luggage. Another quick option is
can pick up passengers on the street. It is important to be wary of unlicensed minicabs.
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When you arrive and depart On arrival at your hall, you’ll need to check-in
(dates/times will be advertised in your hall).
and pick up your key from the reception desk.
You’ll be able to find them in Reception or the
This can be done from 3pm onwards. If you
Common Area and they’ll be easy to spot in
arrive before 3pm, you will not be able to gain
Summer School T-Shirts.
access to your room, but we do provide luggage storage space, so you can drop your bags off at the hall before checking in at 3pm.
They’ll be able to help with any questions you might have about the hall, the local area or 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 stay
What do you need to bring? Passfield Hall 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, you are advised to bring a UK power adaptor with you. You will be unable to use any electrical goods
Remember to check your flight’s luggage
unless you have one. You should also make
allowance before travelling and make sure
sure that your electrical equipment is
you know what items can and can’t be taken
compatible with UK standards. To learn more
on a flight. Visit: Hand Luggage restrictions UK
about our electricity supply, visit: Electricity supply
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Catering 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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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 Passfield Hall A choice of a full English or continental
mushrooms etc) or continental (Juice, cereal,
breakfast is provided in the dining room
yoghurt, fruit, croissants, cheese and meat)
between 7.30am and 10am Monday to Friday
breakfasts.
and between 8am and 10am at weekends and on bank holidays.
This list is a guide only and does not guarantee an item will be available on a given
Guests have a choice of English (Bacon, sausages, beans, tomatoes, eggs, hash browns,
day.
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Passfield Hall rules and regulations Most halls have similar rules and regulations.
general rules and safety information can be
For detailed terms and conditions relating
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 the LSE Summer School Residences Regulations [PDF] No halls permit smoking. It is against the law to smoke anywhere in the building. Other
Remember that some of this information relates only to term time students. If you are unsure about any information relating to your hall, you should check with the reception desk.
Social Programme Once you’re settled into life at Carr-Saunders
look forward to, supported by your hall and by
Hall, you can begin enjoying yourself at LSE.
the Summer School itself.
You have a high quality social programme to
Local area information To help you navigate the local area, Passfield
There are also some great places to eat on
Hall has compiled a great list of recommended
and around campus. For a guide (with map) to
places for you. Visit: Life around Passfield Hall
all LSE restaurants around campus, visit: Food and Drink
You’ll find a list of the closest supermarkets, parks, restaurants, nightlife and other basic 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 famous landmarks, such as the Palace of Westminster, and the Tower of London. If you’re new to London, why not pay a visit to some of our best. Visit: London landmarks Special discounted tickets (10% off) for an open Bus Tour of London attractions are available to buy at the Reception Desk.
More information on the tours can be found here: 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. Have a browse in Timeout for the most popular restaurants open today. Visit: Timeout - restaurants and cafés
Visit: London Markets
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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 any kind of play or musical in London,
To find a recommended list, visit: Museums 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. The British Film Institute (BFI) offers an
For more information, visit: Prince Charles Cinema
excellent range of cinema at venues close to campus. For more information, visit: BFI
Connectivity Mobile Phones
use IT facilities at LSE. There are
You may want to think about getting a new
approximately 1,000 networked Windows PCs
phone deal. For more information, visit:
available and there is access to printing
Mobile phones
facilities in the public computer rooms. 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
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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 Passfield Hall. 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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