22-28 December 2025

Events schedule

Macrame Coasters

Create & Connect x Loughborough Festivities

Create a beautiful macramé coaster to take away with you – or gift to someone – in this calm and relaxing workshop, led by a student arts worker. Macramé is the art of knotting cords into patterns to make decorative or useful pieces. You will be able to apply the basic techniques you learn to your own simple projects in the future.

This workshop is beginner-friendly and all materials are provided.

Macrame Coasters - book your place

Badminton Session

Turn Up and Play

Come along and play badminton in a fun and free environment. Open to beginners and more experienced players. All equipment will be provided. Please note this is a self-led session.

Please book on the Loughborough Sports App (on the Recreational Sport tile). Numbers are limited so book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. 

Loughborough Sports App
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Booking will open one week before the event.

Crafternoon: Bauble Making

Come along for a chilled-out afternoon. Make your own unique Christmas Tree bauble with folded fabric and pins – no sewing required! Refreshments will also be provided.

Bauble Making - book

ISE Christmas Eve Fun and Games

One of the highlights of our Loughborough Festivities Programme, this pre-Christmas Party will showcase real British traditions. Come along for lots of games, crafts, and traditional British Christmas food and drink.

Book early to avoid disappointment.

ISE Christmas Eve - book

Thursday 25th December (Christmas Day)

Festive Loughborough scene outside Hazlerigg building

Merry Christmas from Loughborough University!

Boxing Day Brunch and Bingo

This is an event that you don’t want to miss. Boxing Day is traditionally the day that servants got to celebrate Christmas Day in the UK but is now like a second Christmas Day for all of us. Come along for a game of bingo, a free brunch, music and more. Prizes to be won!

Book early to avoid disappointment.

Boxing Day Brunch and Bingo - book

Northern Premier League Football (Men's)

Loughborough Students v Shepshed Dynamo

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  • Time: 3pm kick off
  • Price: £2 (Student ID required)
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The Loughborough Students face local rivals Shepshed Dynamo in this Northern Premier League fixture. Expect a competitive match as both teams battle for points and local pride.

Come down to the ground and support Loughborough in what promises to be an entertaining game of football.

Book your ticket in advance.

Premier League Football - buy ticket
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Please note, students MUST show their Student ID upon arrival. Failure to do this will result in a being charged the full price.

Festive Board Games Night

Get into the festive spirit with the Sub Wardens at our Festive Board Games Night! Expect a cosy evening of classic board games, friendly competition, and plenty of seasonal cheer.

A variety of games will be provided, along with festive snacks and soft drinks - just bring yourself and join the fun.

Festive Board Games Night - book