Curious about ways to celebrate this festive season? Look no further, we have compiled the best ways to celebrate Christmas on or around campus. Select your jolliest Christmas jumper and get ready to craft, sing, dance and eat as we approach the big day!
Curious about ways to celebrate this festive season? Look no further, we have compiled the best ways to celebrate Christmas on or around campus. Select your jolliest Christmas jumper and get ready to craft, sing, dance and eat as we approach the big day!
Carol Singing, Markets and Lights
Festive Market - 30 November
The annual Festive Market is returning and is better than ever! Enjoy some delicious food and drink, browse the market stalls and enjoy a great variety of performances from our societies, brought to you by Hall Life on Thursday 30 November. Join us for a Christmassy atmosphere, and don't miss the tree-lighting ceremony at 5pm! This is definitely an event that's not to be missed!
After you've seen the lights switch on, hop on your sleigh, get out of the cold and head over to The Packhorse and enjoy our Christmas menu and £3 or less deals on loads of food and drink! 'Tis the season for Thursday 3s!
A Festival of Lessons & Carols with the Royal Holloway Choir - 3 December
The annual service of lessons and carols explores the joyful themes of Christmas through music and readings in the context of our diverse university community. Join us for this special celebration of the birth of Christ in this service of love, joy and peace for all people.
Dance the night away
Xmas on Toast - 4 December
Step into our winter wonderland! It might be cold outside but it's hot on the dance floor, so no matter if you've been naughty or nice this year everyone gets the gift of our £1.95 drinks. It's the last Toast of the year so make it count and come down for your weekly dose of party tunes!
Flawless in the Snow - 6 December
It's your last chance to party the Flawless way for Term One. Get down to the SU Venue for your weekly fix of R&B and Hip-Hop and a sprinkling of snow. Ho ho ho! Grab your advance ticket
RHSU Presents Slade & Winter Blowout - 8 December
IT'S CHRISTMAS! Celebrating 50 years of “Cum on Feel the Noize” and “Merry Christmas Everybody” reaching No.1 in 1973, we're welcoming Slade to the Students' Union for an exhilarating rollercoaster ride of pure unadulterated rock'n'roll.
Undoubtedly one of the most exciting bands to come out of Great Britain in the past 50 years. With their unique blend of perfect pop-rock'n'roll, outrageous flamboyance and pure fun, and no less than 23 Top-20 singles of which six were No.1 smash hits...plus six smash albums, Slade have become a firm favourite in the hearts of pop fans all over the world.
As it's Christmas, we're feeling generous and giving students the chance to attend for just £20 (regular price £32.50 + booking fees). If you want to double down on the festive fun, why not add your Winter Blowout ticket (worth £11) for just £5?
Christmas Crafts
To get in the festive spirit in chilled-out surroundings, check out our Give It A Go programme of events! From a Christmas Crafternoon to a Santa Fun Run to Christmas Cheese Tasting, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the season.
Fill Up this Festive Season
With our tree lit, Christmassy drinks poured and all the delicious trimmings you could dream of in the oven, get ready for an experience like no other at The Packhorse! We've gone all out with three festive offerings on the table to keep you feeling full while we countdown to the big day. Check out our Christmas menus and book your table!
Heading up to London?
Winter Wonderland
If you feel like taking a train to London for your Christmas festivities, we recommend you check out the iconic Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park. With endless food, attractions and activities, it is sure to be a fun time!
Hampton Court Palace Ice Skating
If ice skating is your thing, Hampton Court is the place to be for the perfect festive vibes. The outdoor rink right by the iconic castle is definitely on our Christmas bucket list.