Our history, your future

Location

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Egham town centre Our campus is perfectly placed to give you access to whatever kind of scene you want. The centre of London is just 40 minutes away by train, whilst the nearby towns of Egham, Staines and Windsor offer all kinds of opportunities to shop, eat, relax or take in some culture and entertainment. If travel is your thing, international transport hub, London Heathrow airport, is just seven miles away. To connect with nature and recharge, take a walk around Virginia Water lake or Windsor Great Park, both within walking distance of campus. Or if you’re a thrill seeker, why not test out the rollercoasters at Thorpe Park – it’s just down the road!

“There are plenty of restaurants, pubs and shops in Egham, but if you want even more options then Staines and Windsor aren’t far away. There’s a beautiful memorial to the Magna Carta not far away from the campus, right next to the River Thames. You never know who you’ll see; I was out paddle boarding with some friends in the river once, when Joe Biden passed us by on his way to Windsor! London can be reached so quickly by train and, being a fan of musicals, I love that I can easily visit the huge city and watch a show in the West End whenever. For me, the location of the campus provides the best of both worlds and is actually a big reason why I chose Royal Holloway. My top tip: You must visit Virginia Water! I recommend walking all around the lake with a group of friends to enjoy the beautiful scenery, wildlife and an ice cream of course.”

Boglarka, BSc Economics with Music

“One of my favourite things about the campus is its size, and all the facilities it has to offer. It’s not too big and it’s not too small and I love that everyone feels familiar even if I don’t know them personally. It makes a difference when I recognise the same faces at the library each morning, or when I see people from my lecture in Café on the Square. It makes me want to study on campus with everybody else around me. It really does make me feel like I belong. My top tip: If the library is too busy and you want to study somewhere quieter, there are some other beautiful academic buildings that are great to study in, Moore and Shilling are my favourite.” Sela, BSc Politics, Philosophy and Economics

Just like the local area, our campus has something for everyone. There’s grandeur and history aplenty thanks to the awe-inspiring Founder’s Building – but we’re not stuck in the past. Our modern library and student services centre, built just five years ago, offers you the latest facilities and study space innovations. About 65% of our campus is green space, and there are quiet woodlands and peaceful ponds to explore – where deer dwell, bees buzz and birds bustle. Our campus is inspiring, safe and friendly. We can’t wait to welcome you to it.

Campus

Playing our part

• Protecting biodiversity with sustainably managed forests and grassland • 100% renewable energy tariff and a zero to landfill recycling scheme commitment for 2022 • Eight electric car charging points, on-site solar PV panels and water harvesting facilities

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