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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

LSE welcomes you to the largest Summer School of its kind in Europe now celebrating its 28th

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,

which will be your home for a few weeks this

summer.

Aside from pursuing your studies, I hope you’ll

take full advantage of your time in residence

in the heart of Bloomsbury and Covent

Garden.

There will be plenty of opportunity to form

friendships and to enjoy the many events and

attractions of central London.

LSE will continue to host events you are

welcome to attend, but the area is also

replete with other sources of entertainment

and instruction, from the British Museum a

few minutes’ walk away to markets at Covent

Garden to the river and the South Bank a

short walk across Waterloo Bridge.

I hope your time here is a great success and

we will do what we can to ensure it is.

Chandran Kukathas (Warden)

high.holborn@lse.ac.uk

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High Holborn Residence

High Holborn is one of our largest halls of

residence.

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

TV room open 24 hours a day, a computer

room and a laundry room.

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Travel Information

To High Holborn Residence: High Holborn

Residence is situated at 178 High Holborn,

London, WC1V 7AA.

To view on a map, visit: High Holborn

Closest tube stations: Holborn, Tottenham

Court Road. You can take public transport

from all major stations. Visit: TFL

To Campus: High Holborn Residence is a 10

minute walk to campus. To view directions on

a map, visit: High Holborn to campus

It is also possible to take public transport to

campus. Visit: TFL

From Heathrow: The best way to travel from

Heathrow airport to central London is the

London Underground Piccadilly Line if you are

carrying light luggage. Another quick option is

the Heathrow Express. It runs from Heathrow

to Paddington Station every 15 minutes.

National Express also runs a coach service to

Victoria.

For more information, visit the following

websites: Heathrow Express

National Express

Taxis: If you are carrying heavy luggage, you

may want to consider taking a taxi to High

Holborn Residence. The safest and easiest way

to book a taxi is using the TFL Cabwise service.

You can access the Cabwise telephone

number or download their iPhone or Android

app by visiting: Cabwise

Only licensed taxis (black cabs) 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

and pick up your key from the reception desk.

This can be done from 3pm onwards. If you

arrive before 3pm, you will not be able to gain

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.

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

will be advertised in your hall). You’ll be able

to find them in Reception or the Common

Area and they’ll be easy to spot in Summer

School T-Shirts.

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.

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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

that your electrical equipment is compatible

with UK standards. To learn more about our

electricity supply, visit: Electricity supply

Remember to check your flight’s luggage

allowance before travelling and make sure

you know what items can and can’t be taken

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

on campus a guide (with map) to all LSE

restaurants around campus, visit: Food and

Drink

LSESU have some ideas of their own.

Visit: Fine Dining

Breakfast at High Holborn Residence

High Holborn Residence includes high quality

dining facilities and will provide you with

breakfast to get your day started.

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.

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High Holborn Residence rules and regulations

Most halls have similar rules and regulations.

For detailed terms and conditions relating

specifically to your Summer School

accommodation, visit: Terms and conditions

Prior to arrival, please familiarise yourself with

the LSE Summer School Residences

Regulations [PDF]

It is against the law to smoke anywhere in the

building. Other general rules and safety

information can be found on our information

for current residents:

Other general rules and safety information

can be found on our information for current

residents:

Information for current residents

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 High Holborn

Residence, you can begin enjoying yourself at

LSE. You have a high quality social programme

to look forward to, supported by your hall and

by the Summer School itself.

Local area information

To help you navigate the local area, High

Holborn Residence has compiled a great list of

recommended places for you. Visit: Life

around High Holborn

You’ll find a list of the closest supermarkets,

parks, restaurants, nightlife and other basic

amenities.

There are also some great places to eat on

and around campus. For a guide (with map) to

all LSE restaurants around campus, visit: Food

and Drink

LSESU have some ideas of their own.

Visit: Fine Dining

Things to do in London

London is a diverse city and has attractions for

every taste. For a great way to find what is

going on in the city check out Timeout London.

It gives you a daily breakdown of the best

events, theatre, film, music and food going in

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

world and this is reflected in the range of

cuisines available. Good food is never far away

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

For light bites and cooking, a range of produce

and street food can be found in London’s

many markets.

Visit: London Markets

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Theatre and museums

LSE campus is situated near Covent Garden,

Leicester Square and London’s theatre land.

Across the river at Waterloo is the National

Theatre and Shakespeare’s Globe, both

famous for their quality.

To find any kind of play or musical in London,

visit: Theatre and musicals

Close by to Holborn station is the British

Museum. Other leading museums and

galleries are in close travelling distance by

foot or public transport.

To find a recommended list, visit: Museums

and galleries

Film in London

London has been a dominant force in British

cinema for over a century and its impact can

be felt throughout the city. Whatever your

taste in film there’s always something to keep

you entertained.

The British Film Institute (BFI) offers an

excellent range of cinema at venues close to

campus. For more information, visit: BFI

Nearby Leicester Square is home to many of

the country’s cinema chains and is also home

to the Prince Charles Cinema, famous for beer

and pizza nights and all-night marathons.

For more information, visit: Prince Charles

Cinema

Connectivity Mobile Phones

You may want to think about getting a new

phone deal. For more information, visit:

Mobile phones

Activating your IT account

All Summer School students will be given LSE

IT accounts, including an LSE email address, to

use IT facilities at LSE. There are

approximately 1,000 networked Windows PCs

available and there is access to printing

facilities in the public computer rooms.

You’ll also have access to the Internet from

your Hall. To learn more about activating your

internet connection, visit: Halls internet

activation

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Staying safe on and around the campus

No matter what you expect to gain from your

time in London, principally, you’re coming to

learn and enjoy yourself.

It’s important to take the proper precautions

to keep yourself safe while you study.

Be vigilant and make use of our security

measures.

Be careful not to have valuables on show.

Avoid walking alone at night and try to stay in

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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