The RVC has campuses in Camden, London and Hawkshead, Hertfordshire. We want to ensure that you make the most of your time at the RVC, and support you in experiencing your local surroundings, getting involved with the Students’ Union and engaging with fellow students and staff.
London is ranked as one of the best student cities in the world (QS Best Student Cities, 2026). Camden is one of the most creative and stimulating areas of the city. It is home to Camden Market, Camden Lock and canal, London Zoo, Regent’s Park and a number of other University of London institutions. Europe’s largest biomedical laboratory, The Francis Crick Institute, is just a few minutes down the road.
The King’s Cross area has been developed into a vibrant area of shops, cafes, bars, and restaurants. The British Library is down the road from King’s Cross Station, and the British Museum is a short walk away.
The Camden Campus is a short walk from London King’s Cross St Pancras, with overground, underground and bus links to reach just about anywhere in London or the UK, as well as the Eurostar, allowing quick travel to mainland Europe.
Hertfordshire has some fantastic cycle and footpaths, allowing you to travel easily to neighbouring towns and villages, or to explore the countryside.
Getting in and around Potters Bar and the surrounding area is made simple by a number of public transport routes serving nearby bus and train stations. Potters Bar train station offers frequent trains to London King’s Cross, which is just a 20-minute train journey away. The RVC runs a free regular shuttle bus from Potters Bar train and bus station to the Hawkshead Campus.
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