Surrey Switch On

The annual Surrey Switch On is back - join us to light up campus in time for the holiday season.

Event details

Where

AP Piazza, Stag Hill campus

When

Join us on Monday 17 November from 4.30pm as President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Stephen Jarvis, joins Students’ Union President Matt Aikin and the Mayor of Guildford to press the big button, lighting up AP Piazza with more than 10,000 glittering lights to transform the piazza into a sparkling festive scene.

Get into the holiday spirit with some festive tunes and join us for a free mince pie, mulled wine (or alcohol free alternative) as well as a selection of festive food vendors. 

  • A photo of the blanket of lights at the Surrey Switch On
    The blanket of lights that are switched on at the event
  • Students taking a selfie under the blanket of lights
    Bring your friends for iconic photos under the lights
  • Students posing for a photo with Steve the Stag
    Meet Steve the Stag!
  • A photo of the light decorations at a Surrey Switch On event
    We light up the AP Piazza with thousands of sustainable lights
  • Students attending the Surrey Switch On event
    Free mince pies and mulled wine will be available to help you get into the festive spirit

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