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History and Culture Egham

The Ultimate Egham Bucket List: Things You Have To Do Before You Graduate

Luke M. Williams

21 Aug 2026

A dome sits in a meadow just outside town, marking the spot where a king once put his seal on a document that still shapes how power is checked today. That is Egham in a single image. History close enough to touch, London close enough to catch a train to, and a campus built like […]

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General Egham

Your Egham Commute: How To Get Around Surrey

Luke M. Williams

28 Jul 2026

Surrey and its surrounding areas are among the most picturesque in the UK, but this can mean getting around is more challenging than in larger cities like London or Manchester. That’s why we’re here to help students master their Egham commute in 2026 and beyond. From the best walking routes to the easiest ways into […]

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Money and Budgeting Egham

Is Egham Actually Affordable? A 2026 Student Budget Breakdown

Luke M. Williams

19 Feb 2026

Navigating the costs of living near Royal Holloway requires a strategic approach as we look toward the 2026 academic year. Egham offers a unique blend of small-town charm and proximity to London, a pairing that naturally influences the local economy. While it is generally more affordable than the heart of the capital, it remains a […]

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Nightlife Egham

Top Nightlife Spots In Egham Revealed

Matthew King

28 Jul 2023

For students at Royal Holloway University that are living at our excellent student accommodation at Straits Garden in Egham, there is plenty of nightlife and things to do in the area. Sometimes, you want a late night out dancing and drinking, having fun with your mates, and forgetting all about university life for a few […]

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Food Egham

Ultimate List Of Egham Restaurants To Visit During University

Matthew King

4 May 2023

Egham restaurants offer some delicious cuisine to students living in the quaint Surrey university town. It’s nice to head out for dinner from time-to-time, whether you look at it as an incentive for working hard at university, a good way to spend time with friends, or to go out and celebrate a birthday. Finding your […]

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Food Egham

Cafes In Egham To Go For Your Daily Caffeine Fix

Matthew King

19 Apr 2023

Egham and the surrounding areas are full of interesting and pretty cafés and tearooms, restaurants and pubs. Lucky for those living at Straits Garden, it’s located on Egham High Street, putting you within literal spitting distance of many of the best coffee shops this university town in Surrey has to offer. Obviously, we don’t recommend […]

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Leisure Sports and Wellbeing Student Life Egham

Spa In Egham | 7 Best Relaxing Places To Visit

Elizabeth Wood

28 Jun 2022

Finding yourself burnt out and tired all the time? Being a student can be a stressful time for some people. From assignments and lectures to revising and exams, it can mean a lot of work and be time consuming. Which means you need to make the most of all the spare time you have. There […]

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Student Life Egham

Living in Egham - All You Need to Know As a Student

Mara Van Geffen

26 Aug 2021

You might know Egham as a quaint, traditional town located just outside of London city centre, but there’s waaaay more to it than meets the eye. It’s a fantastic area, especially for university students, as it’s packed full of culture, history and exciting things to do! If Royal Holloway is a university floating in the […]

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