Description
A working holiday in London and the UK is the most popular of all the working holiday destinations, particularly for Aussies, Kiwis and Canucks. And now you have decided a UK working holiday is for you.
And why is a working holiday in the UK so popular? Well the UK has a number of visas available allowing you to live and work there. Plus, it is a great base to launch your UK, Ireland, European, Scandinavian and African adventures from.
If you are a young Aussie, Kiwi or Canuck aged 18-35 and looking to spend the next 2-3 years living, working and playing in the UK, then key to a great working holiday in the UK is knowledge and preparation. And the knowledge to prepare can be found in Live Work and Play in London and the UK, a ‘best selling’ working holiday guide written by Sharyn McCullum.
The inspiration for the guide came from Sharyn’s own UK working holiday. She arrived one cold UK March day with no where to live, no job, no friends and family and wondered what on earth she had done. She wished there had been a guide book to advise her how to ‘hit the ground running’.
The first edition was published in 1993 as a printed guide. And there were subsequent updated printed versions. Now, the guide is published in electronic format as it is easier to update (but you can print the ebook if you want a paper edition). This edition available today has been fully updated and published July 2026.
Check out the contents for an overview of what’s inside this guide. Basically, everything you want and need to know to help you prepare for and start your UK Working Holiday.
Contents
1. Introduction
Every book has an introduction to set the scene!
2. Ready, Set, Go!
There is lots to get ready when you go overseas on an extended stay. This chapter helps you to organise yourself before you go to make your holiday a little easier. There is a useful check list to tick off as you get ready.
3. Arriving in the UK
Will give you the lowdown on arriving so your first few hours in the UK are less stressful. Need to know how to get from the airport in to London? you will find how here.
4. First things first
There are some things you need to do first to help you to settle in like get a NIN. But before you get one you better find out what it is!
5. Accommodation
Get an insight into short and long-term accommodation options available along with contacts for finding somewhere to stay.
6. Work
Getting a job to fund more travels is a big part of your time in London & the UK. Find out about work here.
7. A-Z of Jobs
This chapter profiles many work opportunities and includes contact details of recruitment agencies/employers for landing a position.
8. Holidaying
This is the best part of your holiday. Find out a few options for travelling plus sightseeing suggestions.
9. Useful information
Get a valuable insight into London & the UK and take with you tips to help you settle in.
10. Moving On
Advice on what to finalise before you move on.
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