ReachOut operates in two
fantastic cities (London and Manchester)… we’ve highlighted a number of
interesting things to see/do in each city that you may not come across if you
stick to the university circuit – make sure you make the most of your city!
London:
You could do an undergraduate degree, a Masters and
a Doctorate here and barely have time to scratch the surface of what London has
to offer!
Here’s
a quick ReachOut guide to the essential London:
Dalston/Shoreditch/Hoxton – London’s Hipster capital…
Put aside any preconceived ideas you may hold about hipsters and make sure you
check these areas out. There’s a lot of interesting stuff to see/do/eat/drink
around here. Some of our favourites are: Red Dog Saloon, The Owl and The
Pussycat, The Box Park, Blues Kitchen, Dishoom, Red Gallery and White Lyan
(don’t forget to have a look at the street art around Shoreditch).
Theatre/Live Music – You’re in the theatre
capital of the world (sorry Broadway), so make sure you experience some of the
amazing live venues London has to offer. Have a look at the National Theatre
for top quality theatre at *relatively* affordable prices. Alternatively, many
of London’s smaller venues offer incredible live shows for great value – see:
The Soho Theatre, Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, The Royal Festival Hall, Arcola
Theatre and Camden Roundhouse.
Other top tips - Take some time to wander
around London – you’re sure to stumble across something worth seeing/doing. You
should definitely have a look at: London’s outdoor markets - Portobello Market,
Borough Market and Brixton market, Hampstead Heath (maybe even have a swim in
the ponds), Stroll along the South Bank (there’s loads to see/do, especially
during the summer), Dalston Roof Park, Frank’s Café (Peckham) and Electric
Cinema.
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Manchester:
Manchester
has its own individual culture, nightlife and social scene. With the largest student population in Europe it stands to reason that there’s an enormous amount for you to do!
Here
are our top tips for Manchester:
Food –There are loads of great
places to eat around Manchester. Check out: 'Luck, Lust, Liquor and Burn', This and That,
Almost Famous, Australasia (pictured), Red’s BBQ and Home Sweet Home. Walk up and down the not quite mile long stretch
of Oxford Road that makes up “The Curry Mile” and choose a place that takes your
fancy… Mughli is a ReachOut favourite.
Drink/Nightlife – Does Manchester have the best nightlife in the UK? We can’t say
for sure… but we certainly think so – make sure you don’t confine yourself to
the standard student places. Manchester has got everything from great bars to
electro-house club nights and live music venues. Have a look at: Liar’s Club,
Mint Lounge, Soup Kitchen, A Place Called Common, Gorilla and Dog Bowl (pictured).
Other recommendations – Don’t miss out on visiting
Home, a brand new contemporary arts space with two theatres offering an
ever-changing collection of art house, foreign and
non-Hollywood British movies (as well as the odd Blockbuster). It also has gallery space that is home to the very best in contemporary art.
For other top
tips, see: Music performances at the RNCM, plays at the Royal Exchange Theatre, all the things weird and wonderful purveyed at Affleck's Palace, the Nexus Art Café, and the newly renovated John Ryland Library (Deansgate).
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Roly Hunter - London
Jo Tripney - Manchester
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