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Grosvenor House Contents
Pages 3-5 Introduction
Welcome from your Warden
Grosvenor House
Travel information
Page 6-7
When you arrive and depart
What do I need to bring?
Catering on campus Kitchenettes at Grosvenor House
Page 8-9
Grosvenor House rules and regulations Social programme – Your hall’s welcome party
Pages 10-11 Local area information Things to do in London Sightseeing Food in London Theatre and museums Film
Pages 12-13 Things to remember Keeping in touch with family and friends Staying safe on and around campus Oyster cards and public transport Activating your IT account Enjoy yourself
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Introduction
LSE welcomes you to the largest Summer School of its kind in Europe now celebrating its 26
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
Grosvenor House, which will be your
home for three weeks of the 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) [email protected]
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Grosvenor House
Grosvenor House is a former Victorian
office building converted into single
studios, twin studios and one-bed flats.
View our 360° virtual tour and an overall
summary, visit: Grosvenor House
Please note that contract lengths and
many other details apply only to full-time
students.
The hall is just a six minute walk to
campus, very close to Covent Garden and
the Aldwych.
The facilities available are excellent, with a
communal common room equipped with
games and a television, a computer room
and a laundry room.
A big benefit of Grosvenor House is the
private kitchenette in each studio room.
You can cook light meals in the privacy of
your own space.
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Travel Information
To Campus: Grosvenor house is a 6
minute walk to campus. To view directions
on a map, visit:
Grosvenor House to LSE
It is also possible to take public transport
to campus. Visit: TFL
To Grosvenor House: Grosvenor house is situated at 141-143 Drury Ln, London,
WC2B 5TB. To view on a map, visit:
Grosvenor House
Closest tube stations: Covent Garden,
Holborn and Charing Cross. You can take
public transport from all major stations.
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
Grosvenor House. 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 arriving 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. LSE
halls play host to many guests throughout
the year and we need the morning to
prepare your rooms for you.
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 and explore the
new area before checking in at 3pm.
When the day comes for you to depart
from your hall, you’ll need to vacate by
10.30am on the morning of your departure.
What do I need to bring?
Grosvenor House has a number of
facilities for you to access including an
inexpensive laundry room. You are also
provided with fresh towels and bed linen
throughout. For this reason it is not
necessary for you to travel with a great
deal of clothes and bed linen.
There are, however, some essentials to
remember. 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 on Campus
You’re going to be spending a lot of time
around LSE campus on your Summer
School course.
For light bites during the day we
recommend The Garrick restaurant
located at the entrance to Houghton Street.
The Garrick offers a delicious range of
Breakfast (8.00am-10.30am) and Lunch
(12.00pm-2.30pm) food at affordable
prices. View the breakfast menu here: The
Menu
They also run an afternoon special of tea
or coffee and a slice of cake for £3.15.
To find more information, visit: The Garrick
For a full range of restaurants and cafes
on campus, visit: Restaurants and Cafes
Kitchenettes at Grosvenor House
Studios at Grosvenor House include
excellent self-catering facilities allowing
you to cook your favorite meals.
Each studio includes a private kitchenette
for personal use
Each kitchenette is well-equipped with
fridge/freezer, microwave, hob, kettle and
toaster.
You can get a good look at the
kitchenettes using the 360° virtual tour of
Grosvenor House. Visit: Grosvenor House
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Grosvenor House 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
It is important to be familiar with these
terms to know what you can and cannot
do concerning your booking.
No halls permit smoking. 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:
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 Grosvenor
House, 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.
Your hall’s welcome party
On the Sunday 27 July there will be a joint
welcome party for residents of Grosvenor
House, High Holborn and Northumberland
House allowing you to mingle with your
new fellow Summer School students in a
relaxed setting.
The event will be held from 8pm onwards
in High Holborn Residence.
They will be providing pizza, ice cream
and soft drinks. You will need to bring you
student ID.
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Summer School social programme
Throughout your course you’ll be able to choose from a wide array of events to take part in,
designed to immerse you in the culture of London and of LSE. There will also be separate
welcome receptions held by Summer School on 28 July.
You can view most of the schedule here: Summer School social programme
Highlights include:
• The Famous LSE Summer School River Boat Disco
• Day trips to Oxford and the Cotswolds
• Theatre Evenings including Shakespeare’s Anthony and Cleopatra and the musical
Les Misérables.
On top of this stellar social programme, you will also be invited to attend the leaving parties
taking place on campus on the final Friday of your session (15 August). A DJ in Houghton
Street, followed by a live band, a selection of food stalls serving refreshments and a busy bar
are among some of the entertainments on offer.
Public Lectures
LSE Summer School public lectures are renowned for drawing influential speakers across a
range of topics.
This year is no exception. The following public lectures all take place in the Old Theatre
exclusive to Summer School students:
• Thursday 31 July – Professor Andrew Gamble (University of Cambridge) on Crisis
without End?
The Unravelling of Western Prosperity
• Monday 4 August – Professor Danny Quah and Professor Mick Cox debate Supremacy
or Survival? The West in the Asian Century
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Local area information
To help you navigate the local area,
Grosvenor House has compiled a great list
of recommended places for you. Visit: Life
around Grosvenor House
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
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
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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.
Borough market is a great central example.
Visit: Borough Market
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
Things to Remember
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There are a few things you should do to make your time with us a little easier. We’ve listed a
few things you should remember to do both before and after you arrive.
Keeping in touch with friends and family
You’ll probably be making a lot of extra
calls during your time with us.
It is important to have the right phone deal
to avoid extra charges, especially if you
are travelling from abroad. If you are
travelling from abroad, make sure that you
don’t rack up extra data roaming charges
by changing your phone settings on arrival.
You may want to think about getting a new
phone deal altogether. For more
information, visit: Mobile phones
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
Oyster cards and public transport
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To travel cheaply and easily around
London, you should consider using public
transport, operated by Transport for
London (TFL). For more details on the
public transport network, visit: TFL
The cheapest way to use public transport
is with a top-up Oyster card. These allow
you to load money onto an electronic card,
and to swipe in and out of tube stations
and when boarding buses.
It offers less expensive fares and saves
time when getting on public transport.
Buses now only accept Oyster or
contactless card payments. There are also
student discounts.
For more information on where to get an
Oyster card, visit: Oyster online
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
Enjoy yourself The most important thing is have fun and
to gain as much as you can from your time
with us. Enjoy London and make the most
out of what LSE has to offer.
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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