With over 130 pubs, cafes and restaurants within 20 minutes of campus (TripAdvisor 2019), St Mary’s is at the heart of a vibrant social community, whilst giving you the comfort of a leafy suburban campus.
We're based in Richmond upon Thames, which according to official Metropolitan Police figures (January - November 2020) is the safest London Borough.
The local area
St Mary’s location is hard to beat. The University has all the advantages of a great London location along with the peace of a beautiful self contained campus in the safe, leafy suburb of Strawberry Hill. Kingston, Richmond and central London are close by so you’ll find plenty of things to do.
The large riverside towns of Kingston and Richmond are just a short bus ride away. Cinemas, live music venues, pubs, several theatres, and an array of shops and restaurants alley await you. Kingston night clubs offer special deals for St Mary’s students and you will find other discounts for students in the area.
You'll also find plenty of convenient local amenities right on your doorstep since the high streets of Teddington and Twickenham are within walking distance and offer a good range of shops, restaurants and pubs. St Mary’s is also in an excellent location for finding part-time jobs too.
Our campus
The University is situated just a few minutes away from the River Thames in the grounds of the historic Strawberry Hill House. St Mary’s uses some of the 19th century rooms in the house but also benefits from the lovely grounds and the self contained campus they provide. Additional sports grounds are located just ten minutes walk away.