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Bankside House Contents

Pages 3-5

Introduction

Welcome from your Warden

Bankside House

Travel information

Page 6-7

When you arrive and depart

What do I need to bring?

Catering on campus

Breakfast at Bankside House

Page 8-9

Bankside House rules and regulations

Social programme

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 27

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

Dear Summer School Banksiders,

I would like to offer you a very warm

welcome to Bankside House. The

residence is superbly located in the vibrant

South Bank area, with art, music, theatre

and film right on the doorstep – be sure to

take advantage of the location while you

are here! LSE is a (very pleasant) 20

minute walk away, across the river.

Bankside has an experienced team in

place to help you make the most of your

stay here. The Reception Team provide a

smooth service during your stay and if you

have any questions about your

accommodation they will be happy to help.

If you have any enquiries about your

course including timetables, course

changes, event tickets, exams or if you

lose your LSE ID card you should go to

the Summer School Office, located in

Clement House, room CLM 1.02.

Please don’t hesitate to contact me or one

of the Sub-Wardens if we can offer

assistance or advice during your stay. I

hope that you enjoy your

time at Bankside House and

the LSE Summer School.

Debra Ogden (Warden)

d.ogden@lse.ac.uk

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Bankside House

Bankside House is LSE’s biggest hall of

residence with a great sense of

community.

Over 250 rooms have private shower/toilet

facilities (including all twin rooms), the rest

sharing a shower/toilet suite with just one

other room.

To view our 360° virtual tour and an

overall summary, visit: Bankside House

Please note that contract lengths and

many other details apply only to full-time

students.

The facilities are excellent and include a

student bar and games room as well

as quiet study areas, laundry room, table

tennis and six TV rooms. There's even a

piano room.

One of the most attractive features of

Bankside House is its location. Situated on

the south bank of the Thames, the hall is

only a short walk from London’s stunning

river front and it’s many attractions.

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Travel Information

To Campus: Bankside House is a 25

minute walk to campus. To view directions

on a map, visit: Bankside to LSE

It is also possible to take public transport

to campus. Visit: TFL

To Bankside House: Bankside House is

situated at 24 Sumner Street, London,

SE1 9JA. To view on a map, visit:

Bankside House

Closest tube stations: Southwark, London

Bridge. 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

Bankside 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?

Bankside 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.

For a full list of facilities at Bankside

House, visit: House rules, facilities and

arrangements

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

Breakfast at Bankside House

Bankside House 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.

When choosing your breakfast you may

select either a English (Bacon, sausages,

beans, tomatoes, eggs, hash browns,

mushrooms etc) or continental (Juice,

cereal, yoghurt, fruit, croissants, cheese,

meat and toast) breakfast.

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Bankside 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 Bankside

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

On arrival, your hall will be hosting its own

social welcome event.

You can find out more about what events

are planned for you on arrival at your hall.

Just ask your reception.

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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 6 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 The Lion King and the musical Les Misérables.

Public Lectures

LSE Summer School public lectures are renowned for drawing influential speakers across a

range of topics. This year is no exception.

More information on public lectures available to Summer School students will be given to you

by the Summer School office.

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Local area information

To help you navigate the local area,

Bankside House has compiled a great list

of recommended places for you. Visit: Life

around Bankside 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,

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famous for beer and pizza nights and all-

night marathons.

For more information, visit: Prince Charles

Cinema

Things to Remember

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

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Oyster cards and public transport

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