Loughborough Festivities

Join us this festive season for some fun activities here in Loughborough. If you are staying in or near Loughborough over the vacation period, we are putting on lots of events to help you get into the festive spirit.

Events schedule

17-19 December

20-23 December

24-26 December

27-31 December

3-7 January

Things to do

Get up and get moving

How many steps can you do over the two weeks of the festive period? Can you smash your own personal best? Can you get sponsored and make a donation to charity? Challenge yourself, rack up those steps, run faster, swim more, cycle further.

Take part in some sport

Some of our sports facilities including gyms will remain open over the closure period but please note venues will not be open on Bank (Public) Holidays.

Loughborough and surrounding cities

Love Loughborough and Charnwood Borough Council will be running a number of events over Christmas.

You can also find more information about what's on in Derby, Leicester and Nottingham.

Derby Leicester Nottingham

Support and wellbeing

Loughborough University Security

Call 0800 526966 for emergencies

Contact a Samaritan

Call 0116 123 to speak to a trained listener 24/7.

Wellbeing app

Targeted self-help and goal settings with access to podcasts and other useful information.

Student Space

Expert information & advice to help with challenges, call 0808 1895 260 between 3pm and 12am.

Shout 85258

If you are struggling to cope, Text Shout to 85258 to speak to a trained Shout volunteer.

Central Access Point

A free and confidential mental health advice line available 24/7 for anyone in Leicester, Leicestershire or Rutland.

Local crisis café

Support for people who need immediate help with their mental health.