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51ԹϺ– Uniting Americans living in the UK

Would you like to get in touch with other Americans in theu0020Unitedu0020Kingdom? 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. theu0020outstandingu0020beautyu0020ofu0020theu0020Cotswolds,u0020u0022theu0020Heartu0020ofu0020Englandu0022?

Whether you have settled as an expat in theu0020UK or are still living in the Unitedu0020Statesu0020ofu0020America and planning your upcoming foreign assignment, 51ԹϺtheu0020UK 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 theu0020UK, coming from all corners of Unitedu0020Statesu0020ofu0020America - from Newu0020Yorku0020City, over Washingtonu0020D.C. to Losu0020Angeles.

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Jan-Peter van Tijk

Jan-Peter van Tijk

I wish I'd found 51ԹϺsooner: It would have made my first few month as an expat in London much less overwhelming.

Therese Yeboah

Therese Yeboah

For me, the 51ԹϺevents are the best part. I attend almost every get-together and always get to know lots of friendly fellow expats.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

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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.

51ԹϺBristol Drinks & Fun
51ԹϺBristol Drinks & Fun
Join me in this first event of 2026 and many others to follow. Everyone is welcome don't be shy and come over for a unforgettable evening.
Join me in this first event of 2026 and many others to follow. Everyone is welcome don't be shy and come over for a unforgettable evening.
Sunday Walk To...
Sunday Walk To...
Sonning: a village and civil parish on the River Thames, east of Reading. We will reach the Sonning Bridge, which links Sonning with Sonning Eye (Oxfordshire). It is a brick arch bridge completed in 1775, that replaced a former wooden bridge. Sonning Bridge has been the subject of many paintings an
Sonning: a village and civil parish on the River Thames, east of Reading. We will reach the Sonning Bridge, which links Sonning with Sonning Eye (Oxfordshire). It is a brick arch bridge completed in 1775, that replaced a former wooden bridge. Sonning Bridge has been the subject of many paintings an
Winter Gong Bath
Winter Gong Bath
✨ Wind Down Gong Bath — Small Group Deep Rest ✨ A calming Sunday evening gong bath designed to help you slow down, settle your nervous system, and sleep more deeply. If you cannot make this one the next one is on the 22nd February (3 spaces remaining) :) This is an intimate, small-group experien
✨ Wind Down Gong Bath — Small Group Deep Rest ✨ A calming Sunday evening gong bath designed to help you slow down, settle your nervous system, and sleep more deeply. If you cannot make this one the next one is on the 22nd February (3 spaces remaining) :) This is an intimate, small-group experien
51ԹϺLondon Newcomers Event @ MM Wood Wharf-Canary Wharf
New in the city? New to InterNations? Our Newcomers’ Events are smaller, lovely get-togethers, especially organized for members who are new in our community. Come join us to mingle and meet other expat newbies, while learning about everything the 51ԹϺCommunity has to offer at an outside ve
New in the city? New to InterNations? Our Newcomers’ Events are smaller, lovely get-togethers, especially organized for members who are new in our community. Come join us to mingle and meet other expat newbies, while learning about everything the 51ԹϺCommunity has to offer at an outside ve

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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.

DinnerNations Group
DinnerNations Group
Arts & Culture Group
Arts & Culture Group
Professional Networking Group
Professional Networking Group
City Explorers Group
City Explorers Group

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Find Tips and Advice on the UK from American Expats

Of course, expat living in theu0020UK 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 theu0020UK, 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 Unitedu0020Statesu0020ofu0020America in theu0020UK.
  • Obtain and share insider tips in our theu0020UK Expat Forums – e.g. how to hire a babysitter fluent in your native tongue for your children or where to get stuffedu0020turkey in Glasgow.
  • Search the 51ԹϺPlaces database for theu0020UK to get information on institutions from your home country, including the American embassy.

From theu0020outstandingu0020beautyu0020ofu0020theu0020Cotswolds,u0020u0022theu0020Heartu0020ofu0020Englandu0022 to Scotlandu0027su0020mistu002Dshroudedu0020highlands, we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly American expats in theu0020UK.

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 theu0020UK. Our get-togethers are very diverse and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional British roastu0020beef, 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 superu0020trendyu0020amusementu0020resortu0020Brightonu0020onu0020theu0020southernu0020coast as well as other beautiful landmarks in theu0020UK.

Our meet-ups and activities are a great opportunity to mingle with expats from the Unitedu0020Statesu0020ofu0020America 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 theu0020UK!

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