51ԹϺ– Uniting Americans living in the UK
Would you like to get in touch with other Americans in the United Kingdom? Are you in need of help and advice from your American compatriots? Or would you like to join other American expats on an excursion to discover sights and landmarks – e.g. the outstanding beauty of the Cotswolds, "the Heart of England"?
Whether you have settled as an expat in the UK or are still living in the United States of America and planning your upcoming foreign assignment, 51ԹϺthe UK offers everything you need: Established in 2007, our trusted community soon became the leading platform for international networking among expatriates and global minds around the world. Our network also counts a considerable number of American expats in the UK, coming from all corners of United States of America - from New York City, over Washington D.C. to Los Angeles.
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For me, the 51ԹϺevents are the best part. I attend almost every get-together and always get to know lots of friendly fellow expats.
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Meet other Americans at our events in the United Kingdom
Attend our monthly events and activities for Americans expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.
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Why Americans move abroad … (and do they like it?)
Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys for expats — Expat Insider — where we ask people living around the world about every aspect of expat life. We’ve rounded up key facts about the typical American expat: what motivated them to move to a new country, what they enjoy about life abroad, as well as what they struggle with the most.
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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends
Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? There’s a variety of 51ԹϺGroups you can join, including everything from sightseeing to hiking. These are run by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month, such as dinners in the cities finest restaurants, sports or outings with other expats to explore all that your new home has to offer.
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Find Tips and Advice on the UK from American Expats
Of course, expat living in the UK is not just about shipping your belongings and filing in some bureaucratic papers. Regular socializing with fellow Americans is an essential part of expat life and helps getting accustomed to the British way of life and mentality. 51ԹϺhelps you connect and meet up with other Americans in the UK, residing in London, Glasgow, Cardiff and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Americans in London or Americans in Manchester.
- Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded expats from the United States of America in the UK.
- Obtain and share insider tips in our the UK Expat Forums – e.g. how to hire a babysitter fluent in your native tongue for your children or where to get stuffed turkey in Glasgow.
- Search the 51ԹϺPlaces database for the UK to get information on institutions from your home country, including the American embassy.
From the outstanding beauty of the Cotswolds, "the Heart of England" to Scotland's mist-shrouded highlands, we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly American expats in the UK.
Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow Americans in the UK
Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in the UK. Our get-togethers are very diverse and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional British roast beef, to big expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in London’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see super trendy amusement resort Brighton on the southern coast as well as other beautiful landmarks in the UK.
Our meet-ups and activities are a great opportunity to mingle with expats from the United States of America and various other countries in a casual setting. Interested? Just sign up and you’ll soon be receiving a cordial Hello from our Americans living in the UK!
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