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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 hot names in the contemporary music scene. 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 19th 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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London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel
336-337 The Strand, WC2R | 2 minutes from Skate At Somerset House
A luxurious 5-star hotel situated right in the heart of the city, ME London offers guests a lavish accommodation experience. Floor-to-ceiling windows provide the impeccable guestrooms ... More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel from £69 28% off
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
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel from £124 21% off
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: 23rd November 2018 to 16th February 2019
Skate At Somerset House, 404 Strand, WC2R | 5 minutes from Skate At Somerset House
Kit Harington - famous for his leading role in Game of Thrones - and Johnny Flynn - star of Lovesick, Beast and US TV series Genius, ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 22nd November 2018 to 6th January 2019
Skate At Somerset House, Portugal Street, WC2A | 5 minutes from Skate At Somerset House
Bill Alexander directs Birmingham Repertory Theatre's musical adaptation of Raymond Briggs' children's story about the airborne adventures of a boy and his frosty friend. This staging ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 8th November 2018 to 5th January 2019
Skate At Somerset House, South Bank, Covent Garden, London SE1 | 6 minutes from Skate At Somerset House
This moving adaptation of Michael Morpurgo's World War I epic War Horse returns to the theatre where it all started, the National Theatre, eleven years after ...More
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
Built in 1905 to form a pair with the near-identical Aldwych Theatre, the Novello Theatre (formerly known as the Strand Theatre) is one of London's more ... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 3 minutes from Skate At Somerset House
Situated alongside the Savoy Hotel, the building of the current theatre with its Art Deco auditorium, was financed by Richard d'Oyly Carte with the considerable profits ... More
Sights and Attractions near Skate At Somerset House
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
Manet's 'Bar at the Folies-Bergeres', Van Gogh's 'Self-Portrait with a Bandaged Ear' and Renoir's 'La Loge' are just a few of the celebrated ... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
180 The Strand, WC2R | 3 minutes from Skate At Somerset House
A creative space and broadcast studios housed in a Brutalist building, Store Studios, 180 The Strand launched in October 2016 with 'The ... More
Shopping near Skate At Somerset House
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
38 Tavistock Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 3 minutes from Skate At Somerset House
As British as a bacon buttie, buying your groceries at The Albion Emporium is like getting first dibs on Mrs Beeton's pantry. A bastion of Britishness, ... More
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
42 Tavistock Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 3 minutes from Skate At Somerset House
If cupcakes are you cup of tea then head to the Covent Garden outlet of Primrose Bakery, a family owned enterprise which makes the most scrumptious ... More
London > Shopping > Perfume and Cosmetics
41 Wellington Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 4 minutes from Skate At Somerset House
For a sweet-smelling, sensory overload, Penhaligon's has to be the place to go. From the original Hammam Bouquet to the Winston Churchill's favourite - the Blenheim ... More
Restaurants near Skate At Somerset House
London > Restaurants > French restaurants
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
This cafe can fulfil all your snack requirements while you peruse the exhibits at beautiful 18th century Somerset House.... More
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
Somerset House, Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | Same location as Skate At Somerset House
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
This day spa exclusively for women is a total pampering experience from the minute you step through the door. Located in bustling Covent Garden you'll soon ... More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Victoria Embankment, Villiers Street, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 6 minutes from Skate At Somerset House
Created in 1874, the Victoria Embankment Gardens run parallel to the River Thames, creating a green walkway between Waterloo Bridge and Embankment, and are dotted with ... More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Upper Ground, South Bank, South Bank, London SE1 | 7 minutes from Skate At Somerset House
Located between Oxo Tower Wharf and Gabriel's Wharf, Bernie Spain Gardens is a pleasant green space to stop off on a riverside walk along the South ... More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
39 Bow Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 5 minutes from Skate At Somerset House
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London > Nightlife > Pubs
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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London > Nightlife >
8 Victoria Embankment, WC2R | 1 minute from Skate At Somerset House
Baz Luhrmann meets Cirque du Soleil at Proud Embankment, an immersive cabaret-dining experience and the largest club of its kind in ... More
London > Nightlife > Bars
1 Aldwych, Covent Garden, London WC2B | 3 minutes from Skate At Somerset House
Named one of the top five hotel bars in the world by the Sunday Telegraph, the Lobby Bar at the chic One Aldwych hotel is renowned ... More
London > Nightlife > Wine Bars
26 Wellington Street, WC2E | 3 minutes from Skate At Somerset House
Specialising in sparkling wines Grays & Feather offers an exploration, education and, most importantly, enjoyment - without breaking the bank - of fizz. From the rolling ... More
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London > Business > Venue Hire
Somerset House South Wing Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | Same location as Skate At Somerset House
Enjoy a luxury cruise on the Silver Fleet. Departing from the Savoy Pier and cruising along the Thames. A classy way to see the Thames.... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Somerset House, 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 Gallery, ... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Two Temple Place, Holborn, London WC2R | 4 minutes from Skate At Somerset House
With its castle like façade and a striking interior, Two Temple Place is one of London's most prestigious settings for corporate and private events. As well ... More
Somerset House events
Skate At Somerset HouseSkate At Somerset HouseThe 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 youngste2018-12-11T00:00:00+00002019-01-13T00:00:00+0000
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event > Seasonal > Christmas
PRICING Tickets from £11 adults and £8.50 children
DATES 14th November 2018 to 13th January 2019
VENUE Somerset House
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 youngste... More about this event
Good Grief, Charlie Brown! Celebrating Snoopy And The Enduring Power Of PeanutsGood Grief, Charlie Brown! Celebrating Snoopy And The Enduring Power Of PeanutsShowing the enduring power of Peanuts, 70 years since Charlie Brown was created, original drawings by Charles M Schulz are displayed alongside works inspired by Snoopy, Charlie and the rest of the Peanuts gang. Artists and designers who've paid homage to the comic strip characters include Kim Jones, of Dior Men's, who has loaned his sweatshirts and2018-12-11T10:00:00+00002019-03-03T00:00:00+0000
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event > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions - Craft
PRICING £14, concs £11, child Free
DATES 25th October 2018 to 3rd March 2019
VENUE Somerset House
Showing the enduring power of Peanuts, 70 years since Charlie Brown was created, original drawings by Charles M Schulz are displayed alongside works inspired by Snoopy, Charlie and the rest of the Peanuts gang. Artists and designers who've paid homage to the comic strip characters include Kim Jones, of Dior Men's, who has loaned his sweatshirts and... More about this event
event > Clubbing and Nightlife > Dance - Electro
PRICING £17
DATES Wednesday 12th December 2018 - 8.30pm
VENUE Somerset House
The DJs select dance, pop, electro tracks and more on the night.
event > Clubbing and Nightlife > Jazz
PRICING £17
DATES Thursday 13th December 2018 - 8.30pm
VENUE Somerset House
DJs Lexus Blondin and Raimund Wong supply dance and jazz tracks.
event > Clubbing and Nightlife > Dance - Garage
PRICING £17
DATES Friday 14th December 2018 - 8.30pm
VENUE Somerset House
Elijah & Skilliam and Lucy choose their top garage, grime and bassline tracks on the night.
event > Leisure
PRICING £50-£70
DATES Monday 31st December 2018 - 8pm-2am
VENUE Somerset House
Flamboyant and transgressive, the London-based collective Sink The Pink performs at London's most spectacular ice rink for the ultimate New Year celebration.
event > Clubbing and Nightlife > Jazz
PRICING £17
DATES Friday 4th January 2019 - 8.30pm
VENUE Somerset House
Adam Moses and Justin McKenzie spin their choice of jazz tracks.
event > Clubbing and Nightlife > Dance - Various
PRICING £17
DATES Thursday 10th January 2019 - 8.30pm
VENUE Somerset House
The DJ drops her favourite dance tracks.
event > Clubbing and Nightlife > Bar/Pub DJ Sets
PRICING £17
DATES Friday 11th January 2019 - 8.30pm
VENUE Somerset House
Grime and dubstep tracks come courtesy of DJs Maximum, Logan Sama and Tubby.
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