Russell Square

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Russell Square is the second largest open square in London and one of the oldest formal gardens.

It’s located in Bloomsbury, just north of Covent Garden and south of central Camden. It’s a superb part of London to live in and be a student, and is home to some of the most famous landmarks in the city.

The gardens were built by the Russell family, the earls of Bedford as part of their possession of most of Bloomsbury back in the 18th century. Back then, ‘taking the air’ was a popular pastime, so a formal garden was created to allow the well-to-do of London a nice place to spend time in.

The square itself is just a small part of the area known as Russell Square but is obviously a fundamental part of it. With plenty of public transport options and lots of amenities, it’s definitely up there in terms of places to study!

There are four London Underground stations in the area: Russell Square, King's Cross St. Pancras, Euston Square and Goodge Street. Each provides cheap, fast access to anywhere in London and is our primary means of getting around.

There are plenty of buses around Russell Square and Bloomsbury. Some run 24/7 while others run during the day.

Driving in central London is a challenge but you have access to the A40, A400, A4200 and A501 if you want to drive.

Stay in our student accommodation near Russell Square London and you’ll have easy access to all these transport links.

Student life in Russell Square is pretty good. Bloomsbury is a great part of town and has easy access to the rest of London.

UCL is within walking distance, while SOAS, Imperial College London, Birkbeck University and other schools and colleges are all a short bus or Tube ride away.

Housing is plentiful, if on the expensive side. Our student accommodation is located in convenient areas around Bloomsbury, often within walking distance of class or transport links.

There’s plenty to see and do, lots of great nightlife, some lovely parks and outside spaces and of course, Russell Square.

Russell Square has a lot going on and is home to Torrington Place, The British Museum, the Queen Elizabeth II Great Court, The Dickens Museum, The Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology, the Grant Museum of Zoology, The British Library, The Foundling Museum, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, University College London Hospital and Dominion Theatre.

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