InterNations – 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, InterNations the 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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Jan-Peter van Tijk

Jan-Peter van Tijk

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

Therese Yeboah

Therese Yeboah

For me, the InterNations events 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.

Brazilian Jazz at the Best Jazz Club in Brighton
Brazilian Jazz at the Best Jazz Club in Brighton
Enjoy the best of Brazilian jazz alongside delicious food at a live concert in Brighton’s best jazz club. The Verdict has been named one of the top 10 jazz clubs in Europe by The Guardian and is renowned for hosting the very best in jazz music. Link for tickets here: (...) Protected content (...)
Enjoy the best of Brazilian jazz alongside delicious food at a live concert in Brighton’s best jazz club. The Verdict has been named one of the top 10 jazz clubs in Europe by The Guardian and is renowned for hosting the very best in jazz music. Link for tickets here: (...) Protected content (...)
Online Networking Session
Online Networking Session
A warm, conversation‑led online networking event designed to help people connect without the pressure of formal introductions or rigid agendas. Participants join from wherever they are and ease into friendly, meaningful conversations that spark ideas, collaborations, and new relationships.
A warm, conversation‑led online networking event designed to help people connect without the pressure of formal introductions or rigid agendas. Participants join from wherever they are and ease into friendly, meaningful conversations that spark ideas, collaborations, and new relationships.
InterNations Cardiff Spring Is Awesome
InterNations Cardiff Spring Is Awesome
Let's mingle and banter and have a good time togeter
Let's mingle and banter and have a good time togeter
Five Days of Live Music This Easter
Five Days of Live Music This Easter
Hey everyone! Easter just got a serious upgrade… You’re all invited to the Village Easter Festival 2026 — and it’s shaping up to be a big one: 4 venues 5 days of music 18 bands ready to bring the vibes Check out the full lineup here: https://www.tvef.co.uk/gig-list/ This is the 10th annivers
Hey everyone! Easter just got a serious upgrade… You’re all invited to the Village Easter Festival 2026 — and it’s shaping up to be a big one: 4 venues 5 days of music 18 bands ready to bring the vibes Check out the full lineup here: https://www.tvef.co.uk/gig-list/ This is the 10th annivers

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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 InterNations Groups 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 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. InterNations helps 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 InterNations Places 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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