Events during the winter break
Staying on campus over the winter break?
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Photo by Marina Yalanska on Unsplash
Painting by Numbers
Selected days 10am - 12pm
MySurrey Hive Stag Hill
Head down to MySurrey Hive Stag Hill on Monday 23, Wednesday 25, Friday 27, Sunday 29 and Tuesday 31 December for some festive community connections.
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Photo by Christian Wiediger on Unsplash
Movie afternoons
Selected days 2pm - 4pm
MySurrey Hive Stag Hill
23/12 - Inside Out
25/12 - Love Actually
27/12 - Mamma Mia
29/12 - Norbit
31/12 - Stardust
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Photo by Ryan Quintal on Unsplash
Board games
Selected days 10am - 12pm
MySurrey Hive Stag Hill
Head down to MySurrey Hive Stag Hill on Monday 23, Wednesday 25, Friday 27, Sunday 29 and Tuesday 31 December to get together with other students over the winter break.
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Photo by Jorge Franganillo on Unsplash
Arts and Crafts
Selected days 2pm - 4pm
MySurrey Hive Stag Hill
Head down to MySurrey Hive Stag Hill on Tuesday 24, Thursday 26, Saturday 28 and Monday 30 December to take part in festive arts and crafts over the winter break.
Hot drinks outside MySurrey Hive
Monday 16 - Tuesday 24 December, 12pm - 2pm
Outside MySurrey Hive Stag Hill and MySurrey Hive Manor Park
Come grab a free tea, coffee, or hot chocolate and chat to a friendly face from the Chaplaincy. Everyone is welcome to come and say hello.
Winter break care packages
We are giving out little care packages to estranged and care-experienced students who are staying on campus or in Guildford during the vacation. We have 100 packs up for grabs, so please check your email for the latest Care Leaver/Estranged Student newsletter to fill out the sign-up form by Thursday 12 December. If you haven't received this newsletter, submit a ticket for MySurrey Hive on Surrey Support.
Presents and snacks on Christmas Day in the Library
Wednesday 25 December (all day)
The Library, Stag Hill campus
The Library will provide visitors (on a first-come first-serve basis) snacks and a small gift for those studying or working on Christmas Day in the Library building.
Free Christmas lunch
Wednesday 25 December 12 - 3pm
Hillside Food Court, Stag Hill campus
Join the many other students on campus and enjoy a festive Christmas box filled with delicious food at Hillside.
Winter break campus service opening times
Services across campus will see varied opening hours across the winter vacation.
The University will be closed between Tuesday 24 December 2024 – Wednesday 1 January 2025 (inclusive), with many services unavailable or operating with reduced hours.
Find out opening times for your favourite catering outlets as well as the wellbeing support services available.
Events for all
Surrey Switch On
Monday 25 November 4.30pm-5.30pm
AP Piazza, Stag Hill campus
Get into the holiday spirit with a selection of festive food vendors and live festive music as President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Max Lu, joins Students’ Union President Liam White to press the big button, lighting up AP Piazza with more than 10,000 lights.
University Carol Service
Wednesday 27 November 6pm
Guildford Cathedral
Come and enjoy a first taste of Christmas with traditional carols, music by the University Chamber Choir and a short talk.
Big Band Christmas concert
Saturday 30 November 7pm - 9.30pm
PATS Studio, Stag Hill campus
£4 student, £8 non-student
Join the University of Surrey Big Band Christmas concert for an evening packed with fun and familiar tunes, from Bublé classics to jazz twists on your Christmas favourites.
Santa Run
Monday 2 December 1.30pm-3pm
PATS Field, Stag Hill campus
£3
Get into the festive spirit and earn SurreyMoves+ points at our annual Santa Run! Throw on your Santa suit (or festive gear of choice) and take part in this fun, holiday-themed run to kick off the winter season. Run commences at 2.30pm and finishes at 3pm for mince pies and hot chocolate.
Events for students
Ice skating
Monday 25 November 8.30pm-10pm
Guildford Spectrum
£3 students (£4 non-students)
Join Team Surrey for a festive outing to Guildford Spectrum. Get ready to glide, laugh, and make unforgettable memories with Team Surrey!
Whether you're a seasoned skater or a complete beginner, this is your chance to have fun on the ice!
Carols on campus
Thursday 28 November
7pm-9pm
03 MS 01 (Rik Medlik)
Come and sing Christmas carols with your friends, enjoy warm drinks and mince pies, and listen to a short talk about the meaning of Christmas with the Christian Union.
Winter Ball
Friday 29 November 6.30pm-11.30pm
Seasons @ Guildford
£35 (£30 earlybird offer)
Dress up in your best gear to celebrate the end of semester with a complimentary arrival drink and buffet followed by an evening on the dance floor.
Festive Sip and Paint
Friday 6 December 6pm-9pm
Manor Park Social
£5
Join us for a relaxed evening of painting, socialising, and drinks.
Choose from miniature easels, baubles, or ceramic figures plus a mince pie (included in ticket price).
A range of cocktails, prosecco, wines, and non-alcoholic drinks are available from the bar.
Winchester Christmas Markets trip
Saturday 7 December 12pm - 8pm
Depart from AP Piazza
£19 includes return coach trip
Get into the festive spirit with a magical visit to the Winchester Christmas Markets! Enjoy the enchanting atmosphere filled with holiday cheer, beautiful decorations, and a variety of festive treats and gifts.
Brunch and Board Games
Friday 13 December 10am - 11.30am
MySurrey Hive Stag Hill
Head down to MySurrey Hive Stag Hill and grab yourself some brunch and join in a game of Uno with other students who are still on campus.
Chessington Winter's Tail Trip
Friday 13 December 9am - 4pm
Depart from AP Piazza
£15 includes coach trip and entry
Enjoy Chessington World of Adventure's festive extravaganza with select rides and attractions, Christmas panto, festive trail, Zoo talks, Snowy’s Conservation Crew in SEA LIFE and carollers singing underneath the Christmas tree.
Events for staff
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Photo by erin mckenna on Unsplash
The Polar Express
Monday 25 November - Friday 20 December
Wates House, Stag Hill campus
All aboard the Polar Express at Wates House, for a magical Christmas party experience. Soak up the atmosphere in our spellbinding themed venue and enjoy arrival drinks, a delicious three course menu, and a luxury hot chocolate station.
Festive food available on campus
Scroll to discover all the festive food on offer from Monday 18 November to Friday 20 December.
Hillside Food Court
Festive food menu from Monday 18 November - Friday 20 December
Festive tapas bowl
Pigs in blankets; crispy roast potatoes; sage and onion stuffing balls; pork, apple and cranberry stuffing balls; goats cheese and caramelised onion arancini
Mini dessert bowl
Gingerbread slice, mini mince pies, stollen bites
Hillside Coffee
Available from Monday 18 November - Friday 20 December
Mint hot chocolate £3.95
Spiced gingerbread latte £3.95
Virgin Irish cream latte £4.25
Merry Matcha £4.50
Wates House
Available from Monday 18 November - Friday 20 December
Mulled wine
Malteser Reindeer milkshake
Christmas waffle
Christmas cocktail
Co-op
Celebrate 12 Days of Christmas with your campus Co-op - which will be available on Deliveroo from Wednesday 11 December. Place an order to enjoy these special offers.
Wednesday 11 - Monday 23 December
Top up Tuesdays – up to 50% off selected items
Student offers – up to 20% off
Wednesday 11 - Monday 16 December
Get 50% our crisps, snacks, and nuts range
Wednesday 11 - Monday 23 December
Get 50% off our chilled savoury snacks
Tuesday 17 - Saturday 21 December
Get 50% off frozen foods
Thursday 19 - Monday 23 December
Get 50% off soft drinks
Sunday 22 December
Get two stone baked pizzas and ice choc sticks for £4.50
Friday 27 December - Thursday 2 January
50% off everything
Join the Surrey Switch On!
Monday 25 November
4.30pm - 5.30pm
AP Piazza, Stag Hill campus
The annual Surrey Switch On is back - join us to light up campus in time for the holiday season.
Join us on Monday 25 November from 4.30pm as President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Max Lu, joins Students’ Union President Liam White and the Mayor of Guildford Sallie Barker MBE to press the big button, lighting up AP Piazza with more than 10,000 glittering lights to transform the piazza into a sparkling festive scene.
Get into the holiday spirit with a selection of festive food vendors and live festive music performed by the University of Surrey Chamber Choir.
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