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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Skate At Somerset House, Aldwych, Covent Garden, London WC2B | 3 minutes from Skate At Somerset House
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Skate At Somerset House, 404 Strand, WC2R | 5 minutes from Skate At Somerset House
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Skate At Somerset House, South Bank, Covent Garden, London SE1 | 6 minutes from Skate At Somerset House
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London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
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Aldwych, Covent Garden, London WC2B | 3 minutes from Skate At Somerset House
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London > Entertainment > Theatres
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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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London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
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London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
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London > Restaurants > French restaurants
Somerset House, The 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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London > Education > Arts and Drama
Somerset House, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 1 minute from Skate At Somerset House
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London > Education > Universities and Colleges
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London > Education > Universities and Colleges
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London > Leisure > Fitness
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London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
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event > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions | PRICING Free
DATES 5th July to 5th August 2018
VENUE Somerset House
event > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions - Photography | PRICING Free
DATES 27th June to 22nd August 2018
VENUE Somerset House
Photographic portraits of pioneers of R&B, funk, soul, Afrobeat and hip hop by Congolese, London-based photographer Alexis Chabala and producer Lorayne Crawford.
event > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions | PRICING Free
DATES 8th June to 22nd August 2018
VENUE Somerset House
An exploration of the history and impact of the British independent magazine scene today.
event > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions - Installation | PRICING Free
DATES 24th May to 31st August 2018
VENUE Somerset House
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event > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions - Art Workshop
PRICING £6
DATES Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd July 2018
VENUE Somerset House
Exhibitions & Art, Crafts.
Circus OriginalsCircus OriginalsRunning simultaneously with Circus Sampler - the biggest free outdoor contemporary circus event in central London - Somerset House presents Circus Originals. The show and this accompanying exhibition take place in celebration of the 250th anniversary of contemporary circus. Circus Originals explores the history of contemporary circus, from the begi2018-07-25T00:00:00+01002018-08-07T00:00:00+0100
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event > Exhibitions > Special exhibits - Galleries | PRICING Free
DATES 25th July to 7th August 2018
VENUE Somerset House
Running simultaneously with Circus Sampler - the biggest free outdoor contemporary circus event in central London - Somerset House presents Circus Originals. The show and this accompanying exhibition take place in celebration of the 250th anniversary of contemporary circus. Circus Originals explores the history of contemporary circus, from the begi... More about this event
Circus SamplerCircus SamplerIn the year that circus celebrates its 250th birthday, Somerset House presents the biggest free outdoor contemporary circus event in central London. Taking place across two weekends - one in July and one in August - Circus Sampler will premiere exciting and distinctive shows in the spectacular 18th-century courtyard. One the first weekend, Far From2018-07-28T00:00:00+01002018-08-05T00:00:00+0100
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event > Theatre > Circuses | PRICING Free
DATES 28th July to 5th August 2018
VENUE Somerset House
In the year that circus celebrates its 250th birthday, Somerset House presents the biggest free outdoor contemporary circus event in central London. Taking place across two weekends - one in July and one in August - Circus Sampler will premiere exciting and distinctive shows in the spectacular 18th-century courtyard. One the first weekend, Far From... More about this event
Film4 Summer Screen at Somerset HouseFilm4 Summer Screen at Somerset HouseThe most famous of all the open air film events in London, Summer Screenreturns to Somerset House in association with Film4 to bring cinema lovers a truly eclectic mix of movies. Opening with the premiere of The Wife, starring Glenn Close, who will introduce the film with director Bjorn Runge, the 2018 line-up includes Inception, from the director 2018-08-09T00:00:00+01002018-08-22T00:00:00+0100
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event > Film Events > Film festivals & seasons
DATES 9th to 22nd August 2018
VENUE Somerset House
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Shechter Underground at Somerset HouseShechter Underground at Somerset HouseThis August Bank Holiday weekend, for three nights only, the dance company set up by internationally celebrated choreographer Hofesh Shechter will present Shechter Underground, a site-responsive show that will lead audiences through the atmospheric maze-like underground tunnels and rooms beneath Somerset House. The company's talented young dancers 2018-08-23T00:00:00+01002018-08-25T00:00:00+0100
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event > Dance > Traditional dance - Modern
PRICING £15, £12.50 (concs)
DATES 23rd, 24th and 25th August 2018
VENUE Somerset House
This August Bank Holiday weekend, for three nights only, the dance company set up by internationally celebrated choreographer Hofesh Shechter will present Shechter Underground, a site-responsive show that will lead audiences through the atmospheric maze-like underground tunnels and rooms beneath Somerset House. The company's talented young dancers ... More about this event
event > Exhibitions > Art Exhibitions - Architecture
PRICING £15.50-£19.50
DATES Tuesday 4th September 2018 - 11am
VENUE Somerset House
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