Finished up with your courses for the year? Have a bit of free time between diss writing sessions? From park strolls to festivals, London has an unlimited amount of ways for you to have some fun in the sun!
Rock Out at a Festival
London plays host to over 32 awesome festivals to suit all types of music. So if you’re keen to bounce to some house beats or headbang to some rock tunes there is a festival out there for you.
Make sure to check out the lineup for summer festivals and book your tickets ASAP!
Break a Summer Sweat with Project Active
Ready for a hot girl summer? Project Active has sports and movement activities running throughout the holidays!
Join the team for a cheeky workout from home with their online dance fit classes or find your inner peace with their in-person yoga classes. If you're a postgrad, check out the Postgraduate Summer page for a line-up of events exclusively for you. Polish off your class by heading over to the Print Room Café for a post workout smoothie!
Whatever you need to get your blood pumping and your adrenaline rushing, Project Active has got you covered, just check out their events lineup for the summer.
Give Back to the Community by Volunteering
What could be more fun than giving back to the wider London community? Our Volunteering Service has offerings throughout the summer to get out engaged and interactive with the charity sector of London.
One local project led by We Are Donors, a Student-Led Project dedicated to promoting blood and organ donation in the UK and overseas, especially amongst young people. As part of their work, they are organizing regular blood donation events with the NHS to help those that need blood transfusions!
To sign up, donate, and make a difference you first need to check your eligibility and fill out the sign up form here.
Catch a Flick at the Luna Outdoor Cinema
Playing over 40 of Hollywood's most loved titles, The Luna Cinema offers you the chance to watch a movie under the stars! Whether you like your popcorn salted or sweet, there is a seat for you to watch amazing films out in the summer air.
You can even attend screenings in iconic locations such as Westminster Abbey and Kensington Palace. Make sure to B.Y.O. blanket or jumper to prepare you for those cooler summer nights.
Screenings run throughout the summer, so make sure to check what's on to book a spot to watch your favorite film.
Take In Some Historic Theatre With Shakespeare in the Square
Engaging theatre in a beautiful English garden? Yes please! Shakespeare in the Square returns this month for their summer series of plays in garden squares across London.
This year the group is performing The Tempest, a tale of comedy, romance, and magic. The play is performed in the open air of London’s gardens and greenspaces, allowing for maximum summer vibes. Take in the historic plays of William Shakespeare and live a true midsummer night's dream.
There are only a few showings left for this summer - make sure to grab your tickets here before they sell out.
Enjoy a Summer Picnic with Grab and Go Treats
Did you know that London has more green space than any other major city in the world? London boasts some incredible picnic-worthy parks like Regents Park in Camden and Hyde Park in Kensington.
Bonus: You can get all the picnic goodies that you need right at UCL! Our Grab and Go counter at the George Farha Café has a wide range of fruit, sandwiches, and picnic drinks. These goodies are sure to make your kick back in the park a success.
Plus! If you’re looking for a picnic spot a little closer to home, check out some of Bloomsbury’s green spaces like Tavistock Square and Gordon Square.
Want to check out more fun things to do in London over the summer? The Students Union Cafes have flyers and adverts for events within the UCL community and beyond. Check them out while you stop in to taste our summer lineup of treats - including our new soft-serve ice cream, sorbet and froyo machine!