10 Reasons to Live in London

If you're thinking about moving to London,own a car, as it's far easy to get around by tube,
perhaps to study, or to live and work, then youor by bike. If you want to do your bit for the
might already have decided whether or not it'senvironment and reduce your carbon footprint,
for you. If you're still undecided, here's what youperhaps you'll take the tube. For those times
need to think about.when you do need to travel further afield,
1. London is the capital city of England, and has aHeathrow, Gatwick, Stanstead and Luton airports
lot of rich and varied history. As well as theare easy to get to, and there is a comprehensive
museums, galleries and monuments, there's lotstrain and motorway network too.
of culture from the many influences and people7. London is well known for having some of the
from all over the world who live in this incrediblebest restaurants and most exciting chefs in the
city.world. Whilst in previous years, those in the know
2. There's always something going on here. Fromthought that English food was nothing to get
the many festivals and cultural events to theexcited about, new chefs, redesigned restaurants
exhibitions and conferences, you're bound to findand fresh local and adventurous ingredients mean
plenty to keep you entertained, no matter whatthat London restaurants are some of the most
your interests and hobbies are.respected, and reservations are hard to come by.
3. London is well known for it's sports teams, and8. London is probably also the shopping capital of
whether you're a fan of football, boxing, rugby,the world. With many designer labels having
tennis, athletics, or any sport, you'll find that youflagship stores here, as well as huge high street
can watch or participate in it in London. With thename stores, you're bound to be able to find
2012 Olympics in London only a couple of yearswhat you want and need here. From the biggest
away, if you're a keen athlete, it might not be tooshopping centres, shopping streets and markets
late to see if you can make it into the Olympicto the most boutique stores, you'll find London a
team by being in London.unique experience if you enjoy shopping.
4. The entertainment and nightlife in London is9. Studying at a University in London, will offer
legendary the world over. From the theatre ofyou strong ties with businesses, so that you can
the west end, the concerts at the many musicbenefit from their expertise and resources. In
venues, and the famous nightclubs, to the streetaddition, you're likely to be able to find a part time
performers in Covent Garden, and elsewhere, ifjob in order to help fund your studies and lifestyle
you're a fan of the arts, then you'll definitely wantwhilst you're here, thanks to the many shops,
to live in London.bars and other popular places where students find
5. London is also arguably the business capital ofjobs.
the world. With many international companies10. London really does offer something for
having their UK base in London, and manyeveryone, and no matter whether you're coming
businesses choosing to locate to London, it's notto here to study, to improve you're sporting
hard to see why. With so many financialperformance, or setting up a company here, you'll
companies and service sector businesses, as wellknow that you're in probably the most exciting
as travel, music, film, publishing, digital media andcity in the world.
many more industries here, it's not surprising thatNow you know more about living in London, isn't it
so many companies want to be in the capital.time you thought more about moving to the
6. London is easy to get round, thanks to thecapital?
underground. Many people who live here don't