Alumni > Benefits & services

Benefits and services

As a member of the alumni programme you can choose from a range of benefits and services, not only from the college but also from third party organisations. Such benefits include free access of the college libraries through to discounts on holiday cottages and magazine subscriptions.

Weddings in the College chapel

Chapel Wedding

We are delighted to inform alumni of the opportunity to get married in the beautiful Chapel, located in Founder’s Building.  The Chapel can be used for Church of England, Roman Catholic and Non-Conformist (e.g. Methodist, URC) weddings. Alumni should provide their own minister.

For more information please email the Chaplaincy Administrator| and Wedding Coordinator, Susan Eastburn.

"The wedding was perfect thanks to the work that you, Mike and all of the Holloway team did for us. Everything was perfect - the weather didn't let us down, the horses didn't run away with the groom and the owl didn't fly away with our wedding rings! All of our guets had a fabulous time too, and the room was fantastic - though by the time I went to bed I was so excited about the whole day I couldn't sleep!"

Daniel Tain (Geography, 1998) and Victoria Wood

Founder's wedding receptions

Founders weddingWhat better place to spend your special day than in the spectacular surroundings of Founder’s.  receptions take place in either the Picture Gallery or Dining Hall and we are delighted to offer all alumni of Royal Holloway a special 10% discount on our usual rate for food and drink.  For more information visit our wedding page| or email the sales office|.  We look forward to welcoming you back. 

"Jim and I really wanted to write and thank both you and Mike for an absolutely wonderful day. We had a fantastic time and the day ran like clockwork - despite the rain! Please could you extend our gratitude to Mike for wonderful food and a very professional and unobtrusive dinner service. Thanks again for making our special day so wonderful."

Claire Flint (Biology, 1997) and Jim Harratt

Postgraduate courses

Online shop and memorabillia

Whether you're interested in college memorabilia and clothing, from mugs to scarves, or would like a copy of the latest Chapel Choir CD, you will be able to purchase these on our online shop|.

Sports centre membership

A special membership package is available for alumni - this includes unlimited use of the fitness suite and classes for £17 a month or £180 for 1 year. Members can also book the sports hall, squash courts and tennis courts.

For further information visit the Sports Centre| website.

College libraries

BedfordLibraryDSC5940|All alumni of Royal Holloway and Bedford Colleges have free access, for reference purposes and borrowing, to the libraries on campus. For library opening hours visit the library webpage|.

Also available to alumni is Royal Holloway Research Online|, which is an open access repository of the College's research.

Campus venues for your reunion

At Royal Holloway, we have different venues on campus that you can use to hold your reunion. We have put together mini reunion packages which include venue options, catering, accommodation, invitation options and other services, many at reduced costs to alumni.

For further information visit  campus venues| website.

Students' Union life membership

Upon receiving your life membership of the Student's Union, facilities, entertainments and commercial services at the SU will be at your disposal. Life members are also eligible to join sports clubs and societies in a non-competitive capacity.

For further information visit the Students Union| website.