Arcadia England

We are delighted that your son or daughter has chosen to spend their first semester of college studying abroad with us in London! Arcadia has been facilitating first year programming for more than ten years and study abroad since 1948. During this time…

A couple of weeks ago, we took a break from the hustle and bustle of London and journeyed to the beautiful Pembrokeshire coast in Wales. We spent the weekend with the wonderful Preseli Venture, nestled in the Welsh countryside full of green rolling hills…

By Melissa Anderson If you’re interested in music venues that have a little extra to offer, check out these venues that have everything from a rooftop outdoor theatre to one of a kind cuisine to free events. Queen of Hoxton After you walk into the…

As you may be aware the political scene in the UK has been in turmoil since the referendum of June 23 delivered the surprise outcome that the UK will leave the European Union. Almost no one expected this result – not even those who had campaigned and…

By Vanessa Quimson This year marks the tenth anniversary of the closing of the London Planetarium. On its opening in 1958, it became a learning center for visitors for over almost fifty years. During this time, the planetarium was open for shows where…

In, out, in, out, shake it all about! You may not recognise that reference from an old music hall number – ‘The Hokey Cokey’ (or 'The Hokey Pokey' as Americans call it) – but you should recognise that today is a momentous, nay historic, day for the UK…

At last week's Talk of the Town! event, we were joined by British actor, Alex Lawther, who has been working in film and West End theatre since the age of 16. In 2014, Alex starred with Benedict Cumberbatch and Kiera Knightly in The Imitation Game, a…

By Anna Lewis I think I was stepping in urine. The smell was distinct, unlike its location. Shallow puddles collected near my shoes on the concrete slab, but I hoped they were leftover water from rain. Standing beneath the Waterloo Bridge, wind attacked…

By Amy MacNeill In the lively city of London you will find buildings and alleys covered in unique and interesting graffiti art, each by a different artist. Here is a way to find the work of some of the most famous and interesting street artists. Stik Brown…