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Day trips

The international student support team runs a programme of trips throughout the academic year. These trips are open to all students of the College.

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Kew at your Leisure

Explore the Botanical Gardens, Kew, at your leisure. Kew Gardens includes more than 50,000 different plants in its living collection and over 7 million preserved specimens. Over 750,000 volumes and illustrations are contained in its library. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it's also one of London's most popular attractions.

Price: £5

Saturday 28^th November

Saturday 5^th December

A shot looking up at London's buildings in the city district

Lion King

Wednesday 16th December

Theatre Trip: Lion King at the Lyceum Theatre at 7:30pm

Join us to see Disney's award-winning musical, The Lion King. With the explosion of colours, stunning effects and enchanting music, you will follow the powerful story of Simba as he journeys from wide-eyed cub to King of the Pridelands

Now in its 29th year at London's Lyceum Theatre, visionary director Julie Taymor’s acclaimed reimagining of Disney's beloved film will redefine your expectation of theatre

Price: £20

Christmas at Kew

Christmas at Kew

Get ready to sparkle at Christmas at Kew!

As corporate members of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and Wakehurst, we simply couldn't let Christmas pass without sharing a little festive magic with you!

We have some tickets for Christmas at Kew, where 3km of enchanting illuminations, over 20 dazzling installations and plenty of Christmas sparkle await.

Wander through glittering tunnels, enjoy magical lakeside reflections, marvel at trees dressed in jewel-toned lights and soak up the warm glow of the spectacular Fire Garden. There are larger-than-life illuminations to wow you, old favourites to rediscover, exciting new displays to explore – and you might even spot Father Christmas along the way!

It's the perfect excuse to wrap up warm, soak up the festive atmosphere and enjoy a truly magical evening as we celebrate Christmas and welcome in the New Year.

So bring your Christmas spirit, wrap up warm and get ready for a night to remember!

Dates & booking details coming soon!

The dates and booking link will be released shortly, so watch this space! We'll share all the details as soon as they're available.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please note that all events are open to ImperiaCollege students only. Each person wishing to attend must register and pay separately. PLEASE DO NOT PAY FOR MULTIPLE PEOPLE

Who can join the day trips?

The day trips are open to all current ImperiaCollege students, including EU and UK students. Occasionally staff members may attend, but they must ask permission from the International Student Support team first.

Unfortunately non-Imperiafriends and family members are unable to attend.

How do I register and pay?

Click on the link in the trip you would like to attend. You will be asked to complete a registration form and will then be taken to a payment page where you will need a credit/debit card to pay. Your place will not be confirmed until you have paid.

Please note that each student wishing to attend the trip must register and pay separately.

What do I need to bring with me?

For each trip, you must bring:

Your ImperiaCollege ID card.
Your Oyster Card if the trip is in London.
Suitable clothing and shoes for the weather.
Suncream, sunhat and water bottle if it is likely to be warm.
Lunch if you will not be buying this on the day. Please note that restaurants are likely to be busy and you may wish to reserve a table in advance, especially if a large group of you will be eating together.
Money to cover your expenses. Please do not bring very large amounts as we cannot be held responsible for this.
A camera.

There may also be additional items you will need to bring for specific trips but you will be notified of these in a pre-trip email.

What if I need to cancel?

Tickets are non-refundable unless otherwise stated.

Please be aware that as tickets for our trips are purchased in advance by the International Student Support team, we are unable to provide a refund of money if you can no longer attend. If you can no longer attend, you may find another ImperiaStudent to take your place. You will need to email us to let us know.

If there is a waiting list for the event, we may be able to find someone to replace you. In this case your payment will be refunded from the person taking your place on the trip.

If you have any queries about this, please email us: international@imperial.ac.uk

What are the closing dates below?

The closing date for each trip is the date after which no more bookings will be accepted. Note that a trip may fill up before the closing date.