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Passfield Hall Contents

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Introduction

Welcome from your Warden

Passfield Hall

Travel information

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When you arrive and depart

What do you need to bring?

Catering on campus

Breakfast at Passfield Hall

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Passfield Hall rules and regulations

Social programme

Local area information

Things to do in London

Sightseeing

Food in London

Theatre and museums

Film in London

Connectivity

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Staying safe on and around campus

Thank you!

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Introduction

LSE welcomes you to the largest Summer School of its kind in Europe now celebrating its 28th

year.

We now also want to welcome you to your new hall of residence and wish you a happy and

productive stay.

LSE halls are designed to help you make friends and be part of a first-class student community during

your studies. We do our best to make sure that your stay with us is rewarding, both socially and

academically.

The following pages will inform you of what to expect from your hall and the local area around it.

We look forward to your arrival at your hall over the Summer.

Welcome from your Warden

I would like to welcome you to Passfield Hall.

My name is Dr Richard Perkins and I am the

Warden of Passfield Hall. I am also an

Associate Professor at the LSE.

Passfield is an attractive Georgian building,

with its own enclosed garden. The hall is

extremely well-located in the heart of

Bloomsbury, famous for its museums, historic

parks and garden squares, and intellectual,

artistic and literary scene.

I hope you enjoy your stay at Passfield and,

moreover, take the opportunity to visit some

of the sights around the hall – including

Camden Market, the British Museum and

Covent Garden.

Dr Richard Perkins (Warden)

Passfield@lse.ac.uk

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Passfield Hall

Passfield Hall is located near Russell Square

and Euston on a quiet Bloomsbury street. Its

excellent location and stunning garden make

it a very popular hall with LSE students.

The facilities are excellent and include a

common room equipped with TV, a pool table

and a piano. An inexpensive self-service

laundry and irons and ironing boards are also

available.

Passfield Hall is an exceptionally attractive

building. In the garden, bees are kept to

enrich the local ecosystem and is very popular

in warm weather.

Image Gallery

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Travel Information

To Passfield Hall: Passfield Hall is situated at:

1-7 Endsleigh Pl, London WC1H 0PW.

To view on a map, visit: Passfield Hall.

To Campus: Passfield Hall is a 22 minute walk

to campus. To view directions on a map, visit:

Passfield to LSE. It is also possible to take

public transport to campus. Visit: TFL

Closest tube stations Russell Square, King’s

Cross/St Pancras. You can take public

transport from all major stations. Visit: TFL

From Heathrow: The best way to travel from

Heathrow airport to central London is the

London Underground Piccadilly Line if you are

carrying light luggage. Another quick option is

the Heathrow Express. It runs from Heathrow

to Paddington Station every 15 minutes.

National Express also runs a coach service to

Victoria.

For more information, visit the following

websites. Heathrow Express

National Express

Taxis: If you are carrying heavy luggage, you

may want to consider taking a taxi to Passfield

Hall. The safest and easiest way to book a taxi

is using the TFL Cabwise service.

You can access the Cabwise telephone

number or download their iPhone or Android

app by visiting: Only licensed taxis (black cabs)

can pick up passengers on the street. It is

important to be wary of unlicensed minicabs.

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When you arrive and depart

On arrival at your hall, you’ll need to check-in

and pick up your key from the reception desk.

This can be done from 3pm onwards. If you

arrive before 3pm, you will not be able to gain

access to your room, but we do provide

luggage storage space, so you can drop your

bags off at the hall before checking in at 3pm.

On the day of departure, you’ll need to vacate

your room by 10.30am.

Summer School Welcome Helpers will be

present at each hall on the afternoon/evening

of Arrival Sunday.

There will be cupcakes and juice available to

refresh you after your journey.

The Welcome Helpers will also be available at

certain times throughout your stay

(dates/times will be advertised in your hall).

You’ll be able to find them in Reception or the

Common Area and they’ll be easy to spot in

Summer School T-Shirts.

They’ll be able to help with any questions you

might have about the hall, the local area or

the support available to you during your stay.

What do you need to bring?

Passfield Hall has a number of facilities for you

to access including an inexpensive laundry

room. You are also provided with fresh towels

and bed linen.

If you are travelling from abroad, you are

advised to bring a UK power adaptor with you.

You will be unable to use any electrical goods

unless you have one. You should also make

sure that your electrical equipment is

compatible with UK standards. To learn more

about our electricity supply, visit: Electricity

supply

Remember to check your flight’s luggage

allowance before travelling and make sure

you know what items can and can’t be taken

on a flight. Visit: Hand Luggage restrictions UK

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Catering on Campus

4th Floor Restaurant Old Building, Houghton Street 8am - 3pm This is the largest catering outlet and offers traditional dishes, international specialities, vegetarian alternatives and a street food and salad bar. There is even a roof terrace for sunny days! LSE Garrick Corner of Houghton Street/Aldwych 8am – 6pm Downstairs serves premium cooked breakfasts and lunches, while the ground-floor coffee bar provides a great range of barista hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, sushi and cakes. Plaza Café Opposite LSE Library 10am – 6pm Located right outside the library, grab a quick bite to eat and drink in this boutique coffee shop. Café 54 Ground Floor, New Academic Building 8.30am – 4.30pm Ideal place for ‘grab and go’; selection of sandwiches, sushi, ramen noodle pots and hot soups.

The Bean Counter Basement, 32 Lincoln’s Inn Fields 10am – 3.30pm Speciality hot and cold barista drinks, cakes, sandwiches and hot snacks. Seating provided.

George IV Corner of Portugal/Portsmouth Street 12noon – 11pm The LSE’s very own traditional 19th Century pub. Serving ‘real’ ales and bar snacks.

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For more information on LSE Catering outlets

on campus a guide (with map) to all LSE

restaurants around campus, visit: Food and

Drink

LSESU have some ideas of their own.

Visit: Fine Dining

Breakfast at Passfield Hall

A choice of a full English or continental

breakfast is provided in the dining room

between 7.30am and 10am Monday to Friday

and between 8am and 10am at weekends and

on bank holidays.

Guests have a choice of English (Bacon,

sausages, beans, tomatoes, eggs, hash browns,

mushrooms etc) or continental (Juice, cereal,

yoghurt, fruit, croissants, cheese and meat)

breakfasts.

This list is a guide only and does not

guarantee an item will be available on a given

day.

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Passfield Hall rules and regulations

Most halls have similar rules and regulations.

For detailed terms and conditions relating

specifically to your Summer School

accommodation, visit: Terms and conditions

Prior to arrival, please familiarise yourself with

the LSE Summer School Residences

Regulations [PDF]

No halls permit smoking. It is against the law

to smoke anywhere in the building. Other

general rules and safety information can be

found on our information for current

residents:

Information for current residents

Remember that some of this information

relates only to term time students.

If you are unsure about any information

relating to your hall, you should check with

the reception desk.

Social Programme

Once you’re settled into life at Carr-Saunders

Hall, you can begin enjoying yourself at LSE.

You have a high quality social programme to

look forward to, supported by your hall and by

the Summer School itself.

Local area information

To help you navigate the local area, Passfield

Hall has compiled a great list of recommended

places for you. Visit: Life around Passfield Hall

You’ll find a list of the closest supermarkets,

parks, restaurants, nightlife and other basic

amenities.

There are also some great places to eat on

and around campus. For a guide (with map) to

all LSE restaurants around campus, visit: Food

and Drink

Things to do in London

London is a diverse city and has attractions for

every taste. For a great way to find what is

going on in the city check out Timeout London.

It gives you a daily breakdown of the best

events, theatre, film, music and food going in

the capital. Visit: Timeout

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Sightseeing

London is home to some of the world’s most

famous landmarks, such as the Palace of

Westminster, and the Tower of London. If

you’re new to London, why not pay a visit to

some of our best. Visit: London landmarks

Special discounted tickets (10% off) for an

open Bus Tour of London attractions are

available to buy at the Reception Desk.

More information on the tours can be found here: City Sightseeing Hop on and off tours.

Food in London

London is one of the most diverse cities in the

world and this is reflected in the range of

cuisines available. Good food is never far away

no matter what your tastes, culture or budget.

Have a browse in Timeout for the most

popular restaurants open today. Visit:

Timeout - restaurants and cafés

For light bites and cooking, a range of produce

and street food can be found in London’s

many markets.

Visit: London Markets

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Theatre and museums

LSE campus is situated near Covent Garden,

Leicester Square and London’s theatre land.

Across the river at Waterloo is the National

Theatre and Shakespeare’s Globe, both

famous for their quality.

To find any kind of play or musical in London,

visit: Theatre and musicals

Close by to Holborn station is the British

Museum. Other leading museums and

galleries are in close travelling distance by

foot or public transport.

To find a recommended list, visit: Museums

and galleries

Film in London

London has been a dominant force in British

cinema for over a century and its impact can

be felt throughout the city. Whatever your

taste in film there’s always something to keep

you entertained.

The British Film Institute (BFI) offers an

excellent range of cinema at venues close to

campus. For more information, visit: BFI

Nearby Leicester Square is home to many of

the country’s cinema chains and is also home

to the Prince Charles Cinema, famous for beer

and pizza nights and all-night marathons.

For more information, visit: Prince Charles

Cinema

Connectivity

Mobile Phones

You may want to think about getting a new

phone deal. For more information, visit:

Mobile phones

Activating your IT account

All Summer School students will be given LSE

IT accounts, including an LSE email address, to

use IT facilities at LSE. There are

approximately 1,000 networked Windows PCs

available and there is access to printing

facilities in the public computer rooms.

You’ll also have access to the Internet from

your Hall. To learn more about activating your

internet connection, visit: Halls internet

activation

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Staying safe on and around the campus

No matter what you expect to gain from your

time in London, principally, you’re coming to

learn and enjoy yourself.

It’s important to take the proper precautions

to keep yourself safe while you study.

Be vigilant and make use of our security

measures.

Be careful not to have valuables on show.

Avoid walking alone at night and try to stay in

groups with your friends.

A much more detailed guide is available here:

Campus safety tips

Thank you!

We wish you a pleasant stay at Passfield Hall. If you have any questions regarding the hall, please contact the Reception team. For any Summer School queries during your time with us, remember to visit the Summer School web pages for key information and contact details.

Visit: LSE Summer School

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