Events
University of East London Winter Fair 2023
All are invited to attend the University of East London’s 2023 Winter Fair on Wednesday 6 December at Docklands Campus and enjoy our Christmas light switch on at 4:30pm! Register to attend now to book your place!
Come and join the Vice-Chancellor & President as she lights up the Docklands Square with our dazzling Christmas tree to jump into the month of holiday festivities!
This event is open to students, staff and the local community.
What time should I arrive?
Between 12 to 2 pm, sign into the Winter Fair at the Royal Docks Centre for Sustainability and receive a special gift! From 2 to 4pm, please sign in at the Docklands East Building.
To top it all off, by registering online and signing-in on the day of the fair, you are automatically entered to win a Winter Hamper filled with food and drinks!
Activities and refreshments
Christmas wreath making, reusable Christmas cracker workshops and cookie decorating classes are available to book via the registration link – spaces are limited however, so make sure you secure your place as soon as possible!
Festive food and drink will be available to purchase around the main square and at the marquee on Docklands Green. There will be winter activities for all ages at Docklands, including photo opportunities, a funfair ride, and some energy-powering competitions to win!
The marketplace in the East Building Atrium will host interactive stalls from our services, where you can learn more about opportunities and support available to the university community.
Local charities and student businesses have also been invited, so you can find out about their work and network across the local community.
If you have any queries about the Winter Fair, please contact events@uel.ac.uk and a member of the team will get back to you.
For your visit
Community
Henley Arms
A local fixture since 1901, this pub seems untouched since its post-war refurbishment. Step back in time and enjoy a pint over a game of darts.
Food & Drink
Al Masar
Hot and cold Lebanese mezze dishes on are on the menu here, alongside grilled meat. BYO, no cover charge.
New Arrival
Food & Drink
Husk Brewing
There's a new brewer in town, right where the first IPAs were once shipped from. Watch out for live music nights in the bar.