It’s Christmas!!!! And you’re in the perfect place if you’re looking for festive things to do! Reading is full of Christmas Spirit, from parties to dinners, but where do you start? Here you will find all you need to keep you busy this winter!

On-Campus

28th November – Christmas Tree Light Up @17.30 – 18.30

Let the fun commence! Launching the Christmas festivities, right here on campus with the Tree Light Up! A great opportunity to get stuck into Christmas with all your friends with music from staff and students. Before the light up, enjoy our ethical Christmas markets, available from mid-day.

29th November – Sparkle and Shine @ RUSU 19.00-23.00

Dance the night away with your friends with an evening of festive entertainment featuring jazz music and cocktails.

2nd December – Christmas Carol Service @ 18.00

Get December off to a festive start! Great opportunity to get involved with some carols.

14th/15th December – Christmas Reggae Festival @ 21.00 – 04.00

With four rooms of musical entertainment, there is something for everyone! Get your tickets now!

Off-campus 

16th November – 5th January – Forbury Gardens, Reading Winter on Ice

Skating into the winter mood, Berkshire’s largest Christmas Event, Reading Winter on Ice, offers plenty of fun with rides and an ice rink! With free entry, what more could you want?! Enjoy rides and attractions, food, Christmas stalls and Apres Ski Bar – a great place to go with friends and skate the night away!

29th November – Thermomix Christmas Cooking Class @ Thermomix Reading 11.00-13.30

Are you ready for Christmas dinner? Get a few last tips in before the actual meal with Thermomix’s Christmas Cooking Class

2nd/9th/16th December – Student Crimbo Party @ Yates 20.00

Another student night on Friar Street but this time full of festive cheer and giveaways! Not a night to miss!

3rd December – Entourage Project Christmas Formals 2019 @ Kings Meadow 18.00-23.00

Get fancy with your flatmates for this year’s Christmas formals! Get the ultimate two course dinner experience, beat your friends on dodgems and have fun in the casino.

6th December – Young Professionals Christmas Party @ Caffeine and Cocktails 13.00-17.00

A great opportunity to meet new people on a Friday afternoon at Caffeine and Cocktails for the run-up to Christmas.

24th December – Santa’s Grotto Xmas Eve Special @ Q Club 22.00- 03.00

Start Christmas partying! Q Club are dancing into Christmas this year with their Santa’s Grotto Xmas Eve Special!

By Victoria Parr