Christmas at Greenwich Students' Union

This season of cheer is packed full of more goodies than Santa's sleigh. Discover what's happening across your Students' Union in the run-up to and over Christmas.

Use the quick navigation to find our festive fun:

 

Opening Hours, Advice & Services

students with staff in GSU

Greenwich Students' Union Opening Hours

Your Students' Union will be open until 5pm on Friday 19th December 2025 on all campuses. We will be re-opening on Monday 5th January 2026.

Our outlets will close to students at the end of term, on the 15th December 2025. This includes:

- Lower Deck
- Greenwich Lookbook (merch store)
- Tudor Café
- The Hill
- The Deep End

The Deep End and Lower Deck re-open for students at the start of the new term, on the 12th January 2026.

Both venues will be available for private parties and external bookings from 16th-19th December 2025 and 5th-12th January 2026.

Greenwich Lookbook merch store will re-open on the 12th January 2026. 

The Tudor Café will reopen on 12th January 2026.

All of our Staff team will be having a development day on Thursday 18th December. This means that all services will be closed for that day.   

students at avery hill campus in the snow

Advice Service

The Advice Service will be closing over the Winter Break, from 5pm, Friday 19th December 2025 to Monday 5th January 2026, in line with the Union closure.

During this time, they will not be responding to student enquiries.

Read the article below for information and resources to help during the Christmas period from our Advice Team.

> See our list for help and support

The University of Greenwich in snow

University services

Whether you’re travelling away for the break or sticking close to campus, the University Library Services are available for you. All the opening hours are available on the University website.

> See Library Opening Hours

Read the list below and visit the links for support services from the University during the Christmas break.

> Digital Student Centre

> University Student Webpage

> Spectrum Life - 24/7/365 student wellbeing helpline

Events this Christmas

Deck and Dice x Winter Wonderland
18th November 5pm - 8pm
Lower Deck, Greenwich

 

 

A Green Christmas

 

Look through our fun advent calendar filled with sustainable and festive Christmas ideas!

 

> Click here to explore more.

 
 

 

Finish the Lyrics

 

Let's have a holly and jolly game. Play with your flatmates or give it a go yourself. All you have to do is finish the lyrics to some Christmas songs.

 

> Click here to play!

 

 

 

Shop official University of Greenwich merchandise

 

The perfect Christmas gifts! Order by 11th December to get delivery in time for Christmas.

> Click here to shop now.

 
 

 

Things to do in the local area

Explore each section below to find the best sources for local activities and events this festive season at each campus.

Avery HIll campus in the snow

Avery Hill

Avery Hill turns into a gorgeous Winter wonderland come Christmas time. Explore the links below to learn more about what's on in your local area. 

> averyhillwintergarden.org.uk

> wherecanwego.com

> royalgreenwich.gov.uk

students ice skating

Greenwich

There is nothing prettier than Greenwich at Christmas. See the Cutty Sark lit up as a Christmas tree, ice skate at Queens House (be sure to use your student discount) and browse Greenwich Market amongst the fairy lights. 

We have popped some links below for you to make the most of this festive season in Greenwich. 

> visitgreenwich.org.uk

> royalgreenwich.gov.uk

> greenwichpeninsula.co.uk

> rmg.co.uk

> visitlondon.com

> enjoyroyalgreenwich.org.uk

> thequeenshouseicerink.com

Medway campus in the snow

Medway

From festive Christmas markets to pantomimes and more. There is plenty to do this Winter in Medway. Use the sources below to find local events, information and more.

> visitmedway.org 

> kentonline.co.uk

> whatsoninmedway.com