Skate At Somerset House
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The grand 18th-century courtyard of Somerset House makes for a spectacular backdrop for one of the most popular ice rinks in town. Skating around under the 40-foot Christmas tree with a hot toddy to keep out seasonal chills is one of London's most appealing winter rituals - and a superb way to ease yourself into the festive spirit. If your youngsters need guidance there's the Polar Cub Club for under 8s. But if you're looking for something altogether more grown up, Skate Lates brings a specially curated programme of music to the rink on nights with takeovers from Peckham-based radio station Balamii, Somerset House Studios artist Larry Achiampong, Field Day founders and promoters Eat Your Own Ears, '90s and '00s hip hop night Supa Dupa Fly and more. Get your Christmas shopping done while you're there at The Christmas Arcade, a pop-up version of Fortnum & Mason's occupying 15 rooms in the West Wing of Somerset House filled with hampers, tea caddies, stocking fillers, gifts and games. Now in its 18th year, Skate at Somerset House truly is "one of the great sights of a London winter... a wonderful place to be" (The Times).
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Somerset House, once the site of a spectacular Tudor palace, now includes a magnificent 18th century art gallery housing celebrated collections belonging to the Courtauld Institute Gallery, as well as the Embankment Galleries (which replaced the Hermitage Rooms and The Gilbert Collection - the latter re-opened at the Victoria and Albert Museum in June 2009). More about Somerset House
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372 Strand, WC2R | 3 minutes from Skate At Somerset House
This West End Art Deco hotel right on the Strand and next to Covent Garden is in a fantastic location for accessing central London and theatreland. ... More
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Aldwych, WC2B | 3 minutes from Skate At Somerset House
Positioned between the City's Square Mile and the thriving West End, this grand, Edwardian Hilton hotel welcomes guests with a patisserie and champagne bar in the ... More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 6th September 2012 to 20th October 2018
Skate At Somerset House, Aldwych, Covent Garden, London WC2B | 3 minutes from Skate At Somerset House
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London > Events > Theatre Dates: 19th November 2016 to 25th September 2018
Skate At Somerset House, Savoy Court, Strand, WC2R | 3 minutes from Skate At Somerset House
A multi-award winning hit on Broadway and a 2006 film starring Beyonce, Dreamgirls returns thirty-five years after the original 1981Tony Award-winningmusical was first staged.The story, based ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 21st August 2015 to 29th September 2018
Skate At Somerset House, 18-20 Maiden Lane, The Strand, WC2R | 5 minutes from Skate At Somerset House
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London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | Same location as Skate At Somerset House
Somerset House, once the site of a spectacular Tudor palace, now includes a magnificent 18th century art gallery housing celebrated collections belonging to the Courtauld Institute ... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Aldwych, Covent Garden, London WC2B | 3 minutes from Skate At Somerset House
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London > Entertainment > Theatres
Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 3 minutes from Skate At Somerset House
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London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | Same location as Skate At Somerset House
Opened on 24th April 2008, the Embankment Galleries at Somerset House offer 750 square metres of exhibition space where the Hermitage Rooms used to be. Exhibitions ... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Somerset House, Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | Same location as Skate At Somerset House
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180 The Strand, WC2R | 3 minutes from Skate At Somerset House
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London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
38 Tavistock Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 3 minutes from Skate At Somerset House
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London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
42 Tavistock Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 3 minutes from Skate At Somerset House
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41 Wellington Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 4 minutes from Skate At Somerset House
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Somerset House, The Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | Same location as Skate At Somerset House
In the evenings, approach this restaurant through the fountained courtyard of Somerset House to get yourself in the mood for a magical meal. The Admiralty is ... More
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | Same location as Skate At Somerset House
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London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
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This riverside cafe commands wonderful views of the Thames from outside the 18th-century Somerset House. Large sunshades shield customers from the sun's reflective glare, while cooling ... More
London > Education > Arts and Drama
Somerset House, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 1 minute from Skate At Somerset House
The Courtauld is one of the most prestigious art schools in the country, affiliated with the Oxbridge system and boasting a huge private location and prime ... More
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
1 Sheffield Street, Holborn, London WC2A | 5 minutes from Skate At Somerset House
The award-winning Saw Swee Hock Student Centre, designed by Irish architects O'Donnell + Tuomey and awarded the RIBA London Building of the Year Award in 2014, ... More
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
24 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, WC2H | 8 minutes from Skate At Somerset House
The London Film School is the oldest-established international school of film technique in the world. The school has contributed significantly to ... More
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London > Leisure > Fitness
12 Floral Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 6 minutes from Skate At Somerset House
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Victoria Embankment, Villiers Street, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 6 minutes from Skate At Somerset House
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London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
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39 Bow Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 5 minutes from Skate At Somerset House
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40 Great Queen Street, Covent Garden, London WC2B | 7 minutes from Skate At Somerset House
Philomena's is an Irish themed bar and sports cafe on Great Queen Street, just two minutes walk from Covent Garden tube station. A great place to ... More
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8 Victoria Embankment, WC2R | 1 minute from Skate At Somerset House
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London > Nightlife > Bars
1 Aldwych, Covent Garden, London WC2B | 3 minutes from Skate At Somerset House
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47 Villiers Street, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 6 minutes from Skate At Somerset House
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Eloise Hawser: By The Deep, By The MarkEloise Hawser: By The Deep, By The MarkA new work by artist Eloise Hawser, By The Deep, By The Mark presents playful parallels between extraordinary feats of civil engineering and the workings of the human body. Using Somerset House's close relationship with the River Thames and Victoria Embankment as a starting point, the show takes visitors on a journey through a three dimensional min2018-04-19T11:00:00+01002018-04-22T00:00:00+0100
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event > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions - Modern and Contemporary Art | PRICING Free
DATES 31st January to 22nd April 2018
VENUE Somerset House
A new work by artist Eloise Hawser, By The Deep, By The Mark presents playful parallels between extraordinary feats of civil engineering and the workings of the human body. Using Somerset House's close relationship with the River Thames and Victoria Embankment as a starting point, the show takes visitors on a journey through a three dimensional min... More about this event
Sony World Photography Awards ExhibitionSony World Photography Awards ExhibitionThe World Photography Organisation stages a large-scale London exhibition showing the winning and shortlisted images of the 11th edition of the Sony World Photography Awards at Somerset House. Five hundred of the best professional and amateur contemporary photographs from around the world are selected, capturing everything from fashion to travel, p2018-04-20T00:00:00+01002018-05-06T00:00:00+0100
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event > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions - Photography
PRICING On the door £10-£12 (Adults), Free (Children Under 12)
DATES 20th April to 6th May 2018
VENUE Somerset House
The World Photography Organisation stages a large-scale London exhibition showing the winning and shortlisted images of the 11th edition of the Sony World Photography Awards at Somerset House. Five hundred of the best professional and amateur contemporary photographs from around the world are selected, capturing everything from fashion to travel, p... More about this event
Somerset House Summer SeriesSomerset House Summer SeriesBritish band Metronomy, hip hop pioneers De La Soul and Don Letts, celebrating British bass culture, come to the courtyard of Somerset House for this year's Summer Series - one of the best Summer Music Festivals in London. Australia's festival favourites Flight Facilities are followed by David Rodigan who joins forces with The Outlook Orchestra to 2018-07-05T00:00:00+01002018-07-15T00:00:00+0100
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event > Concerts > Festivals & seasons
PRICING £31.25-£56.25 incl booking fee
DATES 5th to 15th July 2018
VENUE Somerset House
British band Metronomy, hip hop pioneers De La Soul and Don Letts, celebrating British bass culture, come to the courtyard of Somerset House for this year's Summer Series - one of the best Summer Music Festivals in London. Australia's festival favourites Flight Facilities are followed by David Rodigan who joins forces with The Outlook Orchestra to ... More about this event
Jorja SmithJorja SmithGritty soul and R&B from the 19 year old Walsall born singer Jorja Smith as she goes on her debut UK tour with a full live band. Fresh from supporting Nao on her UK tour, Jorja comes to Somerset House for this year's Summer Series. Since releasing 'Blue Lights' - "a fantastically introspective and clever piece of songwriting" (NME) - Jorja has rele2018-07-13T00:00:00+01002018-07-13T00:00:00+0100
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event > Clubbing and Nightlife > Dance - Soul
PRICING £31.25 (incl £3.75 booking fee)
DATES Friday 13th July 2018
VENUE Somerset House
Gritty soul and R&B from the 19 year old Walsall born singer Jorja Smith as she goes on her debut UK tour with a full live band. Fresh from supporting Nao on her UK tour, Jorja comes to Somerset House for this year's Summer Series. Since releasing 'Blue Lights' - "a fantastically introspective and clever piece of songwriting" (NME) - Jorja has rele... More about this event
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