Christmas 2023
Christmas 2023
If you’re staying in Southampton or Winchester over the winter break, take a look at the events you can get involved with and the support available for you below.

Winter Festival
Tuesday 28 November 15:00 - 21:00
SUSU Buildings and Redbrick
Head to the SUSU Buildings and Redbrick area for a day of free celebrations! There will be a fair, food, performances and the Christmas light switch on happening at 17:00.

Gingerbread House Decorating - SOLD OUT
Tuesday 28 November 17:30 - 18:30
The Bridge
Join us for a fun-filled Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop where you can unleash your creativity and build a delicious masterpiece! Please note this event is now sold out.

Festive Quiz - SOLD OUT
Tuesday 28 November 19:00 - 21:30
The Bridge
Think you have what it takes to win the Ultimate Festive Quiz?
Gather your team and join us in The Bridge to compete in our one-off, festive-filled quiz. Hosted by Father Christmas himself!
Big prizes to be won, and it's free to attend! Please note this event is now sold out.

Festive Roller Disco
Friday 1 December 14:00 - 21:00
The Cube, Building 42
Join us for a Festive Roller Disco - come to The Cube to skate and dance the day away! Get your ticket now to secure your slot here.

Christmas Party
Friday 8 December 21:00 - 01:00
The Cube, Building 42
Join us for a festive Christmas night in The Cube! We're bringing you all the cheesy hits you love PLUS all your favourite Christmas tunes! Tickets available now - buy yours here.

Christmas Treasure Hunt
Monday 27 November - Wednesday 20 December
Building 42 Reception
Explore building 42 in this festive themed game where you will need to put your thinking caps on to solve the Christmas clues and riddles! This is a free event, collect your sheet from Buidling 42 Reception. Selected winners will receive a prize!

Festive Photo Area
Friday 24th November - Wednesday 20th December
The Bridge, Building 42
Are you looking for the perfect Christmas selfie spot? Head to the entrance of The Bridge and strike a pose!

Christmas Quiz and Curry
Monday 11 December 19:00 - 23:00
The Bridge, Building 42
Want to win big prizes? Join us in The Bridge for Quiz & Curry night with a Christmas twist!
The Stag’s
16 & 17 December: Closed
18 – 20 December: 15:00 – 22:00
*Closed for Christmas Break*
2 – 5 January: 15:00 – 22:00
6 – 7 January: Closed
The Bridge
16 & 17 December: Closed
18 – 20 December: 09:30 – 15:00
*Closed for Christmas Break*
2 – 5 January: 09:30 – 15:00
6 – 7 January: Closed
The Plant Pot
16 & 17 December: Closed
18 – 20 December: Closed
*Closed for Christmas Break*
2 – 5 January: 11:00 – 15:00
6 – 7 January: Closed
The Shop
16 & 17 December: Closed
18 – 20 December: 08:00 – 18:00
*Closed for Christmas Break*
2 – 5 January: 08:00 – 18:00
6 – 7 January: Closed
The Locker
16 & 17 December: Closed
18 – 20 December: 10:00 – 16:00
*Closed for Christmas Break*
2 – 5 January: 10:00 – 16:00
6 – 7 January: Closed
Building 42
16 & 17 December: Closed
18 – 21 December: Open 08:00 – 20:00
*Closed for Christmas Break*
2 – 5 January: Open 08:00 – 20:00
6 – 7 January: Closed
Help and Advice
Although The Advice Centre is closed over Christmas you can still access our online advice and support resources for academic, housing and finance issues.
Academic Support
If you need help and advice around academic issues, exam tips, academic integrity or special considerations, there is lots of support available via our online guides and resources.
Mental Health Support
Help in a Crisis
If you need urgent help, please use the following sources of support:
Police: in an emergency call 999, or for non-emergency situations call 101 or report online.
Medical help: in an emergency call 999, or for medical help that is not an emergency call 111.
In other emergency situations you will also be able to contact University Security, Samaritans, or the organisations listed on our wellbeing page.