British life
General cost of living (as at Aug 08)
£1 equals:
EURO
NZD
AUS
SGD
ZAR
€1.26
$2.69
$2.13
$2.69
R14.43
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Approximate cost in £ UK:
Weekly travel card
CD
Pint of beer
Glass of wine
Cinema ticket
Food snack/ sandwich
£30 - £120
£5 - 15
£3.10
£3.50 - £5
£8.50
£2 - £4
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UK Offices
Robert Walters has offices in London, Birmingham, Guildford and Manchester.
Birmingham
Birmingham is a major player on the world stage. Vibrant, dynamic, and cosmopolitan, you'll find plenty to entertain you. Stimulate your mind at a museum, relax in one of the beautiful parks or enjoy one of the many sporting or cultural events that Birmingham has to offer.
Shopping
Birmingham has some of the best shopping in the world. The Bullring is the glamorous shopping centre situated in the heart of Birmingham with over 160 shops and more than 25 restaurants.
Food and drink
You'll be spoilt for choice as Birmingham has a large number of restaurants, cafes and bars. Birmingham is also home to a wide variety of Asian eateries which have served the people of Birmingham since the 1940s.
Useful sites:
www.birmingham.gov.uk
www.beinbirmingham.com
Guildford
Only a short journey from London, Guildford offers a quick escape into peaceful countryside. 80% of the county is farmland, woods, heath and open land.
Surrey provides a wealth of contrasting leisure activities. Among the historic sites are Hampton Court Palace and Runnymede, as well as National Trust properties such as Clandon and Polesden Lacey. Other attractions include picturesque villages, gardens, such as Wisley, racecourses and river trips. Surrey also has seven major arts venues.
Food and drink
There are a number of restaurants, cafes and local bars in Guildford to satisfy all tastes.
Useful sites
www.guildford.gov.uk
http://guildford.shopping.ca
www.surreytourism.org.uk
London
London is one of the best places in the world to have fun and enjoy yourself. The wide variety of leisure opportunities and attractions in London is enormous including art galleries, museums, cinemas, theatres, dance, music, restaurants, pubs, stately homes, zoos, theme parks, major sporting stadiums, exhibitions and much more.
London also has many famous attractions such as the London Eye, Big Ben, the Tower of London, Madame Tussauds, The London Dungeon, and many more.
London also has many parks and it's surprising how peaceful they can be. Hyde Park, Richmond Park, Battersea Park, Kensington Gardens, Green Park and St James's Park are just a few.
Information about leisure opportunities and attractions in London is available from a number newspapers, tourist guides and magazines, including Time Out and What's On leisure guides. For the latest tourist information visit www.visitlondon.com. You can also make general enquiries about the City by emailing enquiries@visitlondon.com.
Other websites to look at:
www.londontown.com
www.thisislondon.co.uk
www.timeout.com
www.londonnet.co.uk
www.tntmagazine.com
Food and drink
The city really comes alive when the sun goes down and there is a bewildering amount of entertainment on offer. From clubs to pubs, restaurants to cafes London has everything!
Websites to look at include:
www.toptable.co.uk - for bars, pubs and restaurants
www.lastminute.com - for theatre, concert and sporting event deals
www.timeout.com
www.tntmagazine.com
Manchester
Manchester is a city with a population of around three million and has what locals would call "Northern charm" - a real sense of community. This is England with a difference. With some of the most eye catching architecture in the UK you can enjoy the superb shopping, eating, drinking and nightlife in the city or head out to stunning countryside in the surrounding towns and villages.
Food and drink
Manchester has an endless choice of bars and restaurants, and its world famous nightlife attracts visitors from all over the UK and overseas. Fish and chips are a local institution in Manchester, but the city offers an unprecedented choice of international foods, especially Indian -witness the 'curry mile.'
Useful sites
www.manchesteronline.co.uk www.manchester.gov.uk www.visitmanchester.com
