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A week of festive events and activities

From Monday 1 December to Thursday 4 December, we’re bringing the festive vibes to campus with a week full of festivities to mark the end of term.

We've collaborated with UCL's Campus Experience Team to make the South Quad and Mallet Place feel as festive as possible.

Wander through Christmas markets, soak up the magical snow, join in on carol singing, and indulge in festive treats ❄️

There will also be Festive Discover London trips (the perfect way to soak up December’s magic in the city), plus craft workshops and pottery classes, ideal for ticking off all your seasonal bucket-list must-dos!

🎪 Christmas markets - Expect a series of festive stalls, crafts, food and drinks and more.
📍Mon 1st to Thurs 4rd Dec - South Quad
⏱️15:00 - 18:30

Tuesday Evening Festivities Tickets

🎪 Winter Festival experience - Festive drinks, pop up choir, snow machine and more.
📍 Tues 2nd and Wed 3rd Dec - South Quad
⏱️18:30 onwards

Wednesday Evening Festivities Tickets

Winter Festival Events

Volunteering
Big Help Out: Festive Seasonal Market Support
05/12/2025 | 11:00 - 15:30
🎄 Join Us for Festive Fayre Preparation at Centre 404It’s time to feel festive! Join Centre 404’s team of staff and service users to help prepare for their biggest fundraising event of the year! You’ll bake Christmas cookies, make decorations and banners, and sort through bric-a-brac and jumble to help get everything ready for the big day.
Sport
Project Active Ice Skating
05/12/2025 | 13:00 - 13:45
Get in the festive spirit with Ice Skating at Somerset House⛸️Hailed as one of the capital’s favourite winter experiences, Skate at Somerset House signals the start of the festive period with unrivalled skating, contemporary music and tasty food and drink. What to expect from Project Active events: Our activities are designed for UCL students and staff to be:
Clubs & Societies
American Football x All Jokes Aside Flag Football
05/12/2025 | 17:00 - 18:00
Join American Football and All Jokes Aside for a flag American football session on 05/12/2025.This session is only open to male-identifying students at UCL, as part of the All Jokes Aside campaign. 
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'Tis the season of good food and eating one more sweet treat than you should. All available from Late November onwards. What will take your fancy?

  • Our popular Mulled wine is available in all our bars and Print Room Café
  • For those with a sweet tooth you can grab a Gingerbread Latte in all our Union Cafés, why not pair it with an Apple and Cinnamon Muffin, Carrot Cake Slice or Gingerbread Muffin? See all our winter treats.
  • In a rush? Christmasify your meal deal in Bloomsbury Shop as seasonal specials of Three Wise Cheeses and Turkey Tinsel Club have arrived into our classic meal deal.⛄

It's chilly out! Our range of clothing in The Hanger, from hats and scarves, to jackets and hoodies can help you get your winter essentials sorted this season with some UCL flair! Or if you're looking to tick off items from your present list - we have lots of accessories and trinkets your family will love.

Where to find us?

  • We'll be joining the Christmas market and popping up outside Print Room Café with all our seasonal favourites. Find us Monday (1st) and Thursday (4th) 15:00 - 18:30 and Tuesday (2nd) and Wednesday (3rd) 15:00 - 19:30.
  • Or you can browse our full range at The Hanger at 25 Gordon Street - open 7 days a week including late night openings between 1st-4th December!

See you there🎄