London Kings Cross Residence

a central location to explore the city.

Our residence is located 2 minutes’ walk from Kings Cross station, offering easy access to all of the city’s main sights.
Famous landmarks like the British Museum and Regents Park
are also walking distance.

About The Residence

Garden Halls is part of the University of London. Its location directly opposite Cartwright Gardens provides a quiet and green backdrop for our summer camp. It is conveniently located close to several tube stations giving easy access to iconic locations such as Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, St Paul’s Cathedral or the Tower Bridge. It is the ideal location to enjoy the best of London!

  • Students stay in ensuite single bedrooms:

    • One single bed, desk and chair

    • Plenty of closet space

    • Ensuite bathroom with sink, shower and toilet

    • Bed linen and towels provided

    • Wireless internet

    • Weekly cleaning and change of sheets

    • 24-hour front desk and security

    • On-site cafeteria & dining hall

    • Games room, TV room

    • Communal lounges

    • Laundry room (at extra cost)

    • 24/7 reception

    • Wheelchair accessible

    • Resident wardens team

    • EO Residence Managers on-site throughout the program to provide extra safety

  • The Teen summer camp is full-board and includes 3 meals per day:

    • Breakfast: self-service buffet at the cafeteria

    • Lunch: mix of packed lunches, Five Guys (once a week) and pizza (once a week)

    • Dinner: self-service buffet at the cafeteria

    • Special diets: halal, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free diets can be catered to

    Sample Menus:

    • Breakfast: ham & cheese croissant, pastries, toasts & spreads, yogurt & cereal, fruits & juices

    • Packed lunches: sandwich, bag of crisps, chocolate bar, piece of fruit, bottle of water

    • Dinner: one meat option, one vegetarian option, one carb, one vegetable, salad bar, desserts & fruits

  • Our London summer camps include a program of evening activities, giving our students the opportunity to socialize with their new friends and discover the city by night too.

    These activities are supervised by the residence managers and include:

    • Outdoor activities such as the London Eye at night, scavenger hunt or a West End musical

    • Indoor activities in the residence such as games night, cultural exchange evening, movie night or karaoke

    Download London Avtivity Program

  • Essential items to bring for the summer camp include:

    • Sun cream

    • Comfortable walking shoes

    • Light clothing suitable for summer

    • Jumpers for chilly weather

    • Adaptors for electrical items

    • Pocket money

    • A photocopy of the passport

    • A notebook and pen

    • Headphones for lessons

    • Pre-subscribed data plan for mobile phones

Download Residence Fact Sheet
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Address & Map

Garden Halls Residence

1 Cartwright Gardens, Kings Cross, London, WC1H 9EN

 
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Arrival and Departure

Your program lasts 2 weeks, starts on Sunday and ends on Saturday.

  • Arrival: Sunday, June 28 or Sunday July 12

  • Departure: Saturday, July 11th or Saturday July 25

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Residence Rules & Guidelines

Students are expected to adhere to the following guidelines during their stay:

  • Students should feel free to communicate any questions or needs to the EO Residence Managers.

  • Embrace cultural and personal differences among peers and practice tolerance.

  • Maintain cleanliness in shared spaces, including keeping rooms tidy and bathrooms clean.

  • Smoking and the use of alcohol are prohibited within the residence.

  • Students are not permitted to invite guests to the residence.

  • Each student is responsible for their personal belongings and any damage caused to the residence.