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The best of the local area

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From cutting edge cool to serene green spaces, our local area truly provides something for everyone!

East London is one of the most vibrant parts of the capital and is also within easy reach of the central areas.

Here are just a few of our Unibuddy blogs where our students share some of their insider knowledge of the local area and London:

What's it like living in London?

Travel tips for getting around London from Mile End/Whitechapel

Best Study Spots in London

Day trips out of London... Where can you go?

Check out some more of our student blogs to find out more about what to expect as a Queen Mary student. You can also chat to our current students about what's it's like living in London and being a student at Queen Mary.

Chat to our students on Unibuddy

This whole part of East London is such a unique place because of the diverse community around it. Even though we’re a campus university, and integrated within the community.
— Shamima Akter, Computer Science and Multimedia BSc

Our Top 5 in London...

Top 5 roof-top bars in London

From buzzing bars with games to riverside oases, here are five not to miss.

5 unmissable London markets

From a plant-lovers’ paradise in Shoreditch to a foodie favourite in Borough.

5 must-visit music venues

London is home to some of the world's most iconic live music venues.

Top 5 secret gardens

Discover some of London's quirkier and lesser-known green spaces.

5 must-see museums

London's museums are awe-inspiring centres of education and many of them are completely free.

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