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Northumberland House Contents

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Introduction

Welcome from your Warden

Northumberland House

Travel information

Pages 6-8

When you arrive and depart

What do you need to bring?

Catering on campus

Kitchens at Northumberland House

Breakfast on campus

Pages 9-11

Northumberland House rules and regulations

Social programme

Local area information

Things to do in London

Sightseeing

Food in London

Theatre and museums

Film in London

Connectivity

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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 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 academically.

The following pages will inform you of 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

Welcome to Northumberland House in

the heart of London. It doesn’t get more

central than this. Situated between

Trafalgar Square and the River Thames

the hall is ideally located to make the

most of everything which London offers.

Northumberland House is a beautiful

Grade II listed building which is located

just one block from Trafalgar Square. The

National Gallery is only a few minutes

away, as are Soho and Covent Garden

with their many cinemas, clubs, theatres,

pubs and restaurants. St James’ Park with

its beautiful gardens and lake is located

within five minutes’ walk of the hall and is

the perfect place to relax with friends.

Northumberland House is run on a day-

to-day basis by the Front of House

Manager and Reception Team, who

ensure that the building remains safe and

sound. As Warden I am responsible for

ensuring that Northumberland provides

you with a safe and pleasant environment

in which to both live and study. I am

assisted in this by three subwardens who

will often be your first point of contact in

cases of student discipline or welfare. We

are all very approachable so don’t

hesitate to contact us to discuss any

issues you may have.

I hope that you enjoy your time with us at

Northumberland House.

Ms Sarah Lee (Warden)

Northumberland-House@lse.ac.uk

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Northumberland House

Situated right next to Trafalgar square

and reflective of the surrounding area,

Northumberland is an attractive building

originally used as a hotel and a ministry of

defence building before being converted

for use by LSE.

The facilities available are excellent and

include a computer suite with a number

of workstations and a printer. Also

available is an inexpensive, coin-operated

laundry and a common room, with comfy

seats, bookshelves and a television.

Northumberland House has an excellent

location next to Trafalgar Square, with

brilliant night life in the surrounding area

and a short walk to the Thames.

Image Gallery

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Travel Information

To Northumberland House:

Northumberland House is situated at: 8

Northumberland Avenue, London, WC2N

5BY. To view on a map, visit:

Northumberland House

Closest tube stations: Charing Cross,

Embankment.

You can take public transport from all

major stations. Visit: TFL

To Campus: Northumberland House is a

15 minute walk to campus.

To view directions on a map, visit:

Northumberland House to LSE

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

Northumberland 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 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

stay (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.

What do you need to bring?

Northumberland 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.

If you are travelling from abroad, you are

advised to bring a UK power adaptor with

you. You will be unable to use any

electrical goods unless you have one. 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 and a guide (with map) to all LSE

restaurants around campus, visit: Food

and Drink

LSESU have some ideas of their own.

Visit: Fine Dining

Kitchens at Northumberland House

Northumberland House includes some

excellent self-catering facilities allowing

you to cook your favorite meals.

Crockery is provided and kitchens are

shared by around 8-10 rooms on average.

The kitchens are well-equipped with

fridge/freezers, microwaves, ovens, hobs,

kettles and toasters.

You can get a good look at the kitchens

using the 360° virtual tour of

Northumberland House. Visit:

Northumberland House

Breakfast on Campus

Northumberland House is a self-catered residence, however, a complimentary

breakfast is provided Monday-Friday. Please note that breakfast will be served between 8

and 10 am at the 4th floor restaurant on Campus and not at the residence.

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Northumberland 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

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:

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

Northumberland 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.

Local area information

To help you navigate the local area,

Northumberland House has compiled a

list of recommended places for you. Visit:

Life around Northumberland 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

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 top 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.

Borough market is a great central

example. 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 Northumberland House. 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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