Useful links
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All links presented on this page are for our visitors convenience and by no means a complete representation of all available choices.
The University of Northampton
| Website | Description |
|---|---|
| The University of Northampton | The University website |
| Student Services | Student Services |
| Students' Union | Students' Union |
Advice for International Students on Studying and Living in the UK
| Website | Description |
|---|---|
| UKCISA | UK Council for International Student Affairs |
| UK NARIC | Information on international qualifications |
| Just landed | Guide to living, working and studying in the UK |
| SKILL | For students with disabilities |
| DVLA | Driving in the UK |
| HM Revenue and Customs | National Insurance Number |
| NHS Direct | Health information |
| TV Licensing | TV Licensing |
| Prepare for success |
Learning activities to prepare you for study in the UK |
Immigration Advice
| Website | Description |
|---|---|
| UK Border Agency |
UK Border Agency |
| Foreign and Commonwealth Office | Foreign and Commonwealth Office |
| Immigration Advisory Service | Immigration Advisory Service |
Money Matters
| Website | Description |
|---|---|
| British Bankers Association | British Bankers Association |
| Education UK | Education UK |
| International student calculator | Planning and managing finances |
| Endsleigh Insurance | Endsleigh Insurance |
| Citizens Advice Bureau |
Consumer advice |
Northampton
| Website | Description |
|---|---|
| Northampton Borough Council | Northampton Borough Council |
| Northamptonshire County Council | Northamptonshire County Council |
| Northampton Tourist Information | Northampton Tourist Information |
| Tour UK | Travel guide |
| Northampton Chronicle | Local newspaper |
| The Royal and Derngate | Northampton theatres |
| Benham Sports Arena | Benham Sports Arena |
| Online guide to Northampton | Online guide to Northampton |
| Cineworld | Cinema at Sixfields, Northampton |
| Vue | Cinema in Northampton town centre |
| Tenpin bowling | Tenpin bowling |
| Beer in the evening | Pubs in Northampton |
Transportation
| Website | Description |
|---|---|
| First | Bus operator in Northampton |
| Arriva | Bus operator in Northampton |
| Stagecoachbus.com | Bus operator in Northampton |
| Discount travel card | Discount travel card |
| Transport for Northamptonshire | Local public transport |
| Local taxis | Local taxis |
| National Rail | UK train information |
| National Express | UK coach information |
| Travel Line | Public transport information |
| The Train Line | Independent train ticket retailer |
| Eurostar | Rail service linking the UK to France and Belgium |
| Network Rail | Britain's rail infrastructure operator |
| Virgin Trains | Train operator |
Travel
| Website | Description |
|---|---|
| Embassy World | Information on embassies around the world |
| HM Revenue and Customs | Customs and Excise |
| UK airport guide | UK airports |
| Transport for London | London Underground |
| Visit Britain | British Tourist Authority |
| UK Travel Guide | UK Travel Guide |
| Tourist Net | UK Holidays |
| Travel insurances | Compare travel insurances |
| Time Out | City travel guides |
Flights and Holidays
| Website | Description |
|---|---|
| http://www.expedia.co.uk/ | Flight and hotel comparison site |
| http://www.opodo.co.uk/ |
Flight and hotel comparison site |
| http://www.kayak.co.uk/ | Flight and hotel comparison site |
| http://www.skyscanner.net/ | Flight comparison site |
| http://www.easyjet.com/en | Cheap flights to Europe |
| http://www.ryanair.com/ | Cheap flights to Europe |
| http://www.statravel.co.uk/ | Online travel and group holidays |
| http://www.priceline.co.uk/ | Hotel comparison site |
London
| Website | Description |
|---|---|
| http://www.londonnet.co.uk/ | London online resource |
| http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/ | London entertainment guide |
| http://www.officiallondontheatre.co.uk/ | London theatre guide |
| http://www.whatsonstage.com/ | Theatre-goers guide |
| http://www.londontown.com/ | London online resource |
| http://www.visitlondon.com/ | London online resource |
| http://www.virtual-london.com/ | London online resource |
Low-cost holiday accommodation around the UK
| Website | Description |
|---|---|
| http://www.yha.org.uk/ | Youth Hostel Association |
| http://www.hosteluk.com/ | Hostels in the UK |
| http://www.statravel.co.uk/ | STA Travel |
| http://www.yorkshirevisitor.com/ | Yorkshire Tourist Board |
Other resources
| Website | Description |
|---|---|
| http://www.hostuk.org.uk/ | HOST |
| http://www.studentdiscounts.co.uk/ | Student discounts around the UK |
| http://www.isiccard.com/ | The International Student Identity Card |
| http://www.nus.org.uk/ | National Union of Students |
| http://www.parcel2go.com/ | UK courier service, express parcel delivery & international shipping |
| http://www.rapidparcel.com/ |
Courier comparison service for shipping your parcels to or from anywhere in the world |
| http://www.yell.com/ | Yellow pages - business telephone diretory |
| http://www.moneysupermarket.com/ | Compare prices of products & services |
| http://recombu.com/deals/contract.html |
Compare mobile phone deals |
| http://recombu.com/digital/deals/home.html | Compare home digital (broadband) packages |