Arcadia England

Travel Tips

So, here you are in London, gateway to Europe. So close, yet so expensive. Whilst you came here to study first and foremost (obv) but with Paris, Barcelona and Prague so close, it would be a waste not go...

Travelling doesn't have to cost a fortune. First of all, you have all of London on your doorstep to explore, many things free and in walking distance, then there's the rest of England, Wales & Scotland before you even think of boarding a Ryanair flight. So here are our tips for travel whilst here...

Travel doesn't have to cost a fortune. You can stay in the UK. There is lots to see and do in London.  Look at Londonist, Time Out and sign up for their weekly emails of events and happenings in London. Many museums like the Museum of London, the Natural History Museum and the Imperial War Museum and galleries in London are free (and there are many of them) and are open in the evenings.

Come along on one of the Arcadia subsidised events or take part in other organised visits.

As well as Wales and Scotland, there are the mysterious neolithic circles of Stonehenge, beautiful and historic Edinburgh historic cities and towns like Chichester, and Salisbury, Gloucester, great coastal areas of Cornwall, Wales, Brighton and the North East, wide open green space and national parks of the Lake District, Snowdonia, the Peak Distric t  and Dartmoor. Get out of the city you're in and explore what the UK has to offer. It needn't cost alot if you book ahead and use the train or bus. See below for more ways to save money on travel in the UK.

Travel cards

As a 'young person' or student, you're entitled to discounted travel on most transport systems, be it road, rail or air. There's usually a charge to get the card but they also usually pay for themselves wit h your first booking so even if you only use it once, it is worth it.
Book in advance, and off peak. Book directly with some rail companies (like Virgin Rail - also recommend Virgin's Best Fare Finder) to avoid credit card charges on your booking.  Get an ISIC card for cheaper international travel.

Walk That's right. We said walk.