Entertainment

The UK has a varied cultural offering whether you are interested in music, the arts, theatre or film.

Music
The UK's live music scene is vibrant and diverse. Whether you just like to listen or prefer to dance, you'll find everything from mainstream pop and hip hop to jazz, classical, folk and even world music. With music venues comprising of small clubs and independent cafes, as well as large concert halls and festivals, you can enjoy live music virtually any day of the week.

Theatre and film
Although probably best know internationally for its West End productions, theatre venues can be found throughout the UK showcasing both traditional plays and musicals, as well as supporting new and alternative productions. In many cities you will find a number of venues which host performances for large audiences, whilst the growing number of smaller venues offer a more intimate theatre experience.

Cinemas can be found in every town and city showing the latest Blockbuster movies, as well as a selection of art-house and foreign films. Many of the larger cities will also regularly host film festivals, focusing either on a particular genre of film, a renown director or increasingly of an international focus.

Museums and galleries
The UK also has a wealth of museums, galleries, and contemporary arts spaces with collections and exhibitions from all over the world; whether you are interested in art, history, transport or even science. You can generally gain free entry to all government funded museums and galleries, and whilst you may have to pay to visit private galleries as an international student you may be entitled to a student discount.

With a long and colourful history, the UK is also home to a large number of historic monuments and site of religious interest that you can visit; many of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Out and about
For something more energetic, the UK offers a beautiful landscape for walking, climbing, or cycling. From the mountains in Scotland and the diverse landscape of the Lake District to the outstanding coastlines and unspoilt beaches that surround this small island, there's plenty to see and do.