4 things to do locally in the spring holiday
It’s officially the spring term break and if you’re staying in London this bank holiday weekend and beyond there are loads of cool things to do that don’t involve revising in the Sheppard Library (you’re probably doing a lot of that already).
Keep yourself motivated and get some vitamin D by giving yourself a break in the sun - take an afternoon off, go outside with some friends, check out the area's many natural beauty spots and feel ready to take on those textbooks!
1. Visit beautiful Trent Park, Middlesex’s old campus
The house is a fascinating historical site - in the last hundred years alone it was home to First World War poet Siegfried Sassoon and a prisoner-of-war camp for high-ranking Nazis in the Second. More recently, it's been Middlesex University's campus, right up until our relocation to Hendon 2012. The grounds, founded in the 14th centry, are over 3km square - making it easy to have a picnic in a quiet corner, or even an Easter egg hunt.
Seeking more of an adrenaline rush? Sign up for a tree-top ziplining adventure with Trent Park's GoApe team - full details here.
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Get there: Catch the underground to Cockfosters
Entry: free to the park grounds
2. Explore Hampstead Heath & enjoy a world-renowned crepe
Hampstead Heath is an ideal spot for rambling through bluebell-covered woods, kite-flying on windswept hills, and celeb-spotting pretty much everywhere...
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...then grab a savoury or sweet lunch at La Creperie, an inexpensive yet gourmet fast-food institution in Hampstead for over 30 years that attracts all kinds of famous fans, including Kate Moss, Mila Kunis and Harry Styles.
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Get there: Hop on the Northern Line down to Hampstead Heath
Entry: To the Heath? It's free! Crepes are between £4 - £6
3. Meet some newborn easter chicks at Belmont Farm
This child-friendly city farm boasts 30 different animal species and is just up the road at Mill Hill. Meet ducklings, pygmy goats, wallabies, alpacas and chipmunks up close and personal. You can even feed some of the animals!
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Get there: Catch the 240 bus to Mill Hill
Entry: £6 for adults/£4 for children; discounts may apply
4. See the new biopic of Yves Saint Laurent
Bit too chilly for picnics? JW3, the nearby Jewish Community Centre for north London, is putting on a super-cheap screening this biopic of the legendary fashion designer on Thursday April 23rd. Perfect for those looking to escape pattern-cutting in the studio.
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Get there: the 113 bus to Finchley Road and Frognal
Entry: Between £6 and £3
Or if you're psyched about staying in to hit the books, you can always opt to fuel your efforts with a little bit of egg-shaped chocolate. Remember to pick up an NUS Extra card - it'll knock 10% off the price of all items stocked at the Hendon Way Co-op; easter eggs are just the start.
Swing by the MDXSU Welcome Desk on a weekday and we'll get you all set up for year-round discounts!
