What's Going On in London This Week?

The only people that I knew in London were my Fordham friends who were studying abroad with me. I had no distant relatives or family friends who I could ask, "what fun things can I do in London this week?". The first weekend that I was in London, I didn't know where to go or what to do. My friends and I did some research and found two amazing websites that were great for exploring the city during the day and night.

For those of you who are interested in museums, tours, and historical attractions, Visit London is a wonderful source for foreigners to use as a London guide. This website will tell you which museums to visit, what hotels to stay in, where to buy cheap tickets for Broadway shows, and what is going on in London during the week you are visiting. I would say that this website is for the older crowd who aren't into the night life scene. For those interested in night life and fun, trendy things to do in the city, Time Out London is the place for you. This website will tell you which pub crawls are the most popular, which bands are in the city and where they are playing, and what clubs to go to.

The Visit London webpage is set up for an older, more sophisticated audience and is very easy to navigate. I found it useful for visiting museums and quirky historical events happening in the city. This website is very family oriented and is a great resource to use if you are bringing small children to London. If you are on a tight budget, there is even a section for free events to do in London!

The main page describes what the site has to offer, "There are so many things to see and do in London every day. Here is our pick of the best things to do in London this weekend, including hot new shows, exhibitions, and family events". 

The Time Out London webpage was perfect for students my age because of the contrasting colors on the webpage that catches the reader's eye. This website was full of fun and exciting events for the younger generation, such as rooftop film clubs and must-do events during all the seasons of the year. Some of the titles of articles on this website include, "The Best New Bars and Pubs in London",  "London's Best Rooftop Bars", and "Ten Bars for a Quiet Tipple". This website provides fun events for any type of young person visiting London.

I would definitely check out both websites before jetting across the pond to have the ultimate adventure of a lifetime!