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SUMMER 2012
This booklet contains important information and sightseeing ideas.
In case of an emergency please contact:
Syracuse University Emergency Phone (24hr): 07957 473 159
The equivalent number for 911 in the UK is 999.
Syracuse University London Program
Faraday House
48-51 Old Gloucester Street
London WC1N 3AE
Tel: 020 7400 9310
Getting Around London
The first thing to say is Watch Out!! As you will have noticed the traffic is on the opposite side of the
road. Please remember to be aware of this especially if you are out in the evening. Take extra care
of bus lanes and cycle lanes. Remember to look both ways when you cross the street – traffic in
the UK has the right-of-way.
Travelling on The Tube
When you get on the Tube you will go through security gates. You need to touch your Oyster Card
on the reader before it will open. When you exit the Tube please remember to touch your Oyster
Card onto the reader – even if the gate is already open – otherwise you may pay an extra charge.
When you are using escalators, stand on the right-hand side or walk on the left. You will often be
travelling during ‘rush hour’ which is from 8-9:30am and 4:30-6:30pm. Stations will be very busy;
trains will be packed with people. Be particularly aware of your personal belongings during this
time.
Travelling by Bus
When getting on a bus touch your Oyster Card on the reader located by the driver. There is no need
to touch a reader when you exit the bus at bus journeys are charged on a flat-fare basis.
Travelling by Taxi
You will see the traditional London Black Cabs around the city. Taxis for hire have an orange light at
the front saying ‘FOR HIRE’ – you will need to put your arm out to hail a taxi and they should stop if it
is safe for them to do so. You will need to speak to the driver through the passenger window to alert
them where you would like to go before (s)he opens the doors. NEVER get into an unlicensed taxi –
e.g. if they approach you on the street or when you exit a bar or club. If you cannot locate a London
Taxi use the yellow CabWise Card supplied in your Orientation Pack - Send a text/SMS with the word
‘HOME’ to 60835 and you will get the number of a local licensed minicab company.
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Safety Basics
London is obviously an urban environment and you need to exercise caution as you would in any
large city. Keep your wits about you especially in crowds or when you are on the tube. Remember
robber are after an easy target so keep your bags closed and your personal belongings close to you.
Do not leave your bag on the floor or over the back of your chair. When using a cash machine (ATM)
try to use the machines located inside banks. Be aware, put your card and cash away. Keep your
PIN secure. Areas such as Covent Garden with street performers and visual distractions can be
target areas for pick-pockets. Coffee shops are also places where you need to be cautious and
mindful of your personal belongings at all times. Never hang bags on the back of your chair where
you can’t see them – keep them close to you and within your field of vision at all times.
SIGHTSEEING
Most museums and art
galleries in London arefree. There will be a
charge for some
exhibitions but you can
still gain entry to their
general collection and
have a wander around.
Some places you might
like to visit are:
Museums
The British Museum – Great Russell Street – Russell Square/Holborn Tube: www.britishmuseum.org
The museum houses a vast collection of world art and artefacts and is free.
The Victoria and Albert Museum – Cromwell Road – South Kensington Tube: www.vam.co.uk
The V&A is one of the world’s greatest museums of art, design and fashion.
The Science Museum – Cromwell Road – South Kensington Tube: www.sciencemuseum.org.uk
The Science Museum is a free museum which is packed with interactive exhibits and awe-inspiringobjects. Release your inner child!
The Museum of London – 150 London Wall – St Pauls/Barbican Tube: www.museumoflondon.org.uk
Step inside the Museum of London for an unforgettable journey through the capital’s turbulent past.
Discover pre-historic London, stroll through a recreated 18th
century pleasure garden, explore
Roman London and marvel at the Lord Mayor’s coach. It’s free and well worth a visit.
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Interesting Areas of London to Walk Around
Oxford Street is London’s famous shopping street and it is home to all the famous department stores
such as John Lewis and Selfridges.
Covent Garden is a shopping area of London that attracts a lot of tourists. The West Piazza attracts
street performers who love to get audience participation. There are lots of places to eat and you will
also find the interesting London Transport Museum. Here you can see a collection dating back to
the 1920’s and will be able to sit inside trams and old Tube trains. The museum gives a student
discount: www.ltmuseum.co.uk
Borough Market is a food market and a place where foodies head to on a weekend. A visit to the
South Bank and Borough Market is a great thing to do as it is a very vibrant area of London where
tourists and Londoners enjoy strolling along the River Thames. The nearest Tube station is London
Bridge.
Portobello Road is a clothes and antiques market which is busiest on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
It is located in West London near Notting Hill. There a lot of coffee shops to relax and people-watch.
The nearest Tube stations are Ladbroke Grove and Notting Hill Gate.
Camden Market is located in North London close to Regent’s Park and Regent’s Canal. It is very busy
– especially on Saturdays. You will find food stalls, clothes, shoes, souvenirs etc. The best station to
get out at is Chalk Farm and follow the signs (and crowds) to the market. From Camden Market you
can take a canal boat along the Regent’s Canal to Little Venice.
TOURISTS HOTSPOTS:
There are too many to mention all of them but here are just a few of them for you to check out:
Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament – www.parliament.uk
The London Eye – www.londoneye.com
Buckingham Palace – www.royalcollection.org.uk/visit/buckinghampalace
Kensington Palace – www.hrp.org.uk/kensingtonpalace
St. Paul’s Cathedral – www.stpauls.co.uk
Westminster Abbey – www.westminster-abbey.org
Green Park – www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/green-park
Hyde Park – www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/hyde-park
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Opening Hours for Faraday House – Summer 2012
Monday 9am – 8pm
Tuesday 9am – 8pm
Wednesday 9am – 8pm
Thursday 9am – 8pm
Friday 9am – 6pm
Saturday CLOSED
Sunday 11am – 8pm
July 2nd
- 15th
Monday 9am – 6pm
Tuesday 9am – 6pm
Wednesday 9am – 6pm
Thursday 9am – 6pmFriday 9am – 5pm
Saturday CLOSED
Sunday 11am-6pm