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Can’t wait to get to the UK? Why don’t you explore it from your desktop? From visual arts to music, shopping to pop culture, we’ve found the best websites to trans-port you to Britain without leaving your chair. Best of all, these cutting-edge sites are constantly updated so there’s always something fresh to discover.

You think this stuff is cool? Try experiencing the UK firsthand. We’ve got all the info you need to plumb the depths of contemporary UK arts, make studying in Britain a reality or find a little piece of the UK in your backyard.

CultureFix

What better way to get a peek at contemporary UK arts than through an online video mag? Updated bi-monthly, ICA:The Show brings you the latest in art, film and music, and it’s created by London’s Institute of Contemporary Arts so you know it’s new, cool and up-to-the-minute.

Podwalks

Design PKMB. Commisioned by Arts Council England for Architecture Week 2006

Walking is the best way to experience any new city, but instead of wandering the streets of London or a museum with your nose in a travel guide, try a podwalk! This series created for Architecture Week is like having your own personal tour guide, whether you're on UK soil or daydreaming in the dorm.

FourDocs

FourDocs takes the world of user-generated content to the next level with four-minute documentaries created by amateurs and experts alike. These little snippets of life and creativity aren’t just from the UK, so once you’ve checked some out why not create a FourDoc of your own?

Daily Candy: London Edition

Haven’t you always wanted to be that international culture vulture who knows about the newest restaurants and shops first? Daily Candy keeps you in the know, and the name says it all with daily morsels that keep you up on what’s hot in Britain's capital.

Guardian Unlimited Quizzes

The British are trivia masters. In fact, shows like ‘Who Wants to be a Millionaire’ and ‘Weakest Link’ were created by Brits. Try testing your knowledge of the UK with quizzes on everything from current affairs to pop culture, literature to politics, and food to British life.

The Selector

The UK's diversity shines through in its ecelectic contemporary music scene. Updated weekly, The Selector radio station highlights the best new British music and leaves no stone unturned. That means whether you’re into electronica, hip hop, punk or even jazz, you’ll always hear something new and completely different.