Settling into Kingston for freshers? Royal Exchange is right in the centre of Kingston, making it an easy stop for everyday essentials, fitness classes or a study spot. Here’s what you need to know before term starts.

Top student spots

  • Grewal’s to grab your everyday essentials
  • UBX for an affordable way to stay active
  • Try out LevelOut’s intro offer for £30 for 3 classes 

Your space to enjoy

Between lectures, Royal Exchange’s café offers a change of scenery from the library. Grab a coffee at &Kaffein, find a quiet corner, and get through your reading list. It’s also a handy central meeting point if you’re coordinating a group project or meeting course friends.

Everyday essentials, sorted

Moving to a new place means ticking off a long list of things in your first few weeks. Registering with a dentist at Banning Dental, grabbing a quick, affordable lunch at Grewal’s between lectures, finding your new coffee order at &Kaffein, and settling into a workout routine at UBX

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