The international student support team runs a programme of trips throughout the academic year. These trips are open to all students of the College.
Remember to follow us on social media @iss_imperial and @issimperial to ensure you’re the first to know about the events and trips we have on offer.
Trips for the Start of Term
Walking Tour of South Kensington Wednesday 2nd October
It is likely that you will be spending a lot of time in South Kensington. South Kensington is steeped in history, has a wealth of museums and of course lots of greenery thanks to Kensington Gardens. This is your opportunity to learn about South Kensington with a specialist local tour guide.
Time: 17:30
Price: £8
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Speed Boat Tour of London Saturday 5th October
Experience the sights of London in a unique way. The Ultimate London Adventure is a jam-packed, fun-filled way to see the sights of London by speed-boat! The first half will be a gentle tour of London followed by a speedy second half at 30 knots.
Time: 14:00
Price: £30
SOLD OUT
Walking Tour of London Wednesday 9th October
Explore London on foot, from Buckingham Palace… to Westminster Abbey and Big Ben. An expert tour guide will bring the sights of London to life all within a 2 hour walking tour of London.
Time: 17:30
Price: £12
Upcoming Events
Booking links will be released in October so please do visit this page soon.
International Student Support (ISS) has a partnership with Kew Gardens which allows us to offer pre-arranged trips to our students to the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and Wakehurst. We hope to run several trips throughout the academic year, including access to key events run by Kew.
A bit about Kew:
Royal Botanical Gardens Kew is a global resource for plant and fungal knowledge, pioneering the investigation and conservation of plants all over the world since 1759. Housing the world’s most diverse collection of living plants, Kew Gardens is London’s largest UNESCO World Heritage Site and is also a world-leading scientific research centre.
Whether you’re keen to walk around themed gardens, go up high on the treetop walkway or explore the glasshouses, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is a great place to escape it all, just 30 minutes from central London.
November trips
Trip to Shakespeare's Globe Wednesday 13 Nov
All's Well That Ends Well at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre
Join us at the historic theatre located on the bank of the River Thames to watch Shakespeare’s ruthless thriller All's Well That Ends Well. Uncover the twisted tale of obsession, game playing and deception in a cultural landmark in London.
Please note that the tickets for this show are standing room tickets so you will need to stand for the entirety of the show.
Price: £5
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Guided tour of Houses of Parliament Saturday 16 Nov
We have organised a guided tour of the Houses of Parliament especially for our international students at Imperial. This is an opportunity to see inside one of the world's most famous buildings and find out about the work of UK Parliament at a highly subsidised price.
Price: £22
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Kew at your Leisure Saturday 23 Nov
Explore the Botanical Gardens, Kew, at your leisure. Kew Gardens includes more than 50,000 different plants in its living collection and over 7 million preserved specimens. Over 750,000 volumes and illustrations are contained in its library. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it's also one of London's most popular attractions.
Price: £5
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Frequently Asked Questions
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- Who can join the day trips?
- How do I register and pay?
- What do I need to bring with me?
- What if I need to cancel?
- What are the closing dates below?
The day trips are open to all current Imperial College students, including EU and UK students. Occasionally staff members may attend, but they must ask permission from the International Student Support team first.
Unfortunately non-Imperial friends and family members are unable to attend.
Click on the link in the trip you would like to attend. You will be asked to complete a registration form and will then be taken to a payment page where you will need a credit/debit card to pay. Your place will not be confirmed until you have paid.
Please note that each student wishing to attend the trip must register and pay separately.
For each trip, you must bring:
- Your Imperial College ID card.
- Your Oyster Card if the trip is in London.
- Suitable clothing and shoes for the weather.
- Suncream, sunhat and water bottle if it is likely to be warm.
- Lunch if you will not be buying this on the day. Please note that restaurants are likely to be busy and you may wish to reserve a table in advance, especially if a large group of you will be eating together.
- Money to cover your expenses. Please do not bring very large amounts as we cannot be held responsible for this.
- A camera.
There may also be additional items you will need to bring for specific trips but you will be notified of these in a pre-trip email.
Tickets are non-refundable unless otherwise stated.
Please be aware that as tickets for our trips are purchased in advance by the International Student Support team, we are unable to provide a refund of money if you can no longer attend. If you can no longer attend, you may find another Imperial Student to take your place. You will need to email us to let us know.
If there is a waiting list for the event, we may be able to find someone to replace you. In this case your payment will be refunded from the person taking your place on the trip.
If you have any queries about this, please email us: international@imperial.ac.uk
The closing date for each trip is the date after which no more bookings will be accepted. Note that a trip may fill up before the closing date.
Please note that all events are open to Imperial College students only. Each person wishing to attend must register and pay separately. PLEASE DO NOT PAY FOR MULTIPLE PEOPLE