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, the Club Nights offer the atmosphere of open-air clubbing, on and off the ice, to a soundtrack curated by prominent DJs. This season's line-up includes Ministry of Sound, License 2 Trill and Austrian festival Snowbombing. 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 16th year, Skate at Somerset House truly is "one of the great sights of a London winter... a wonderful place to be" (The Times).
About 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, 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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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
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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
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel from £136 37% 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: 9th April to 8th October 2016
Skate At Somerset House, Savoy Court, Strand, WC2R | 3 minutes from Skate At Somerset House
Olivier and BAFTA award-winning actress Sheridan Smith makes her much awaited return to the West End in 2016 to star in Funny Girl, which transfers from ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 14th July to 8th October 2016
Skate At Somerset House, South Bank, SE1 | 5 minutes from Skate At Somerset House
A new version of Chekhov's comedy about the schoolteacher Mikhail Platonov by David Hare and produced by Chichester Festival Theatre. "A major work in its own ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 21st August 2015 to 14th January 2017
Skate At Somerset House, 18-20 Maiden Lane, The Strand, WC2R | 5 minutes from Skate At Somerset House
Inspired by a true story and based on the 2005 British film of the same name, Cyndi Lauper and Harvey Fierstein's feel good Tony Award-winning musical ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Aldwych, Covent Garden, London WC2B4LD | 3 minutes from Skate At Somerset House
With the Waldorf Hotel sandwiched inbetween them, the Aldwych and Strand theatres were originally built to work as a pair. The Aldwych is probably most noted for ... 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
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London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
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 > 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
42 Tavistock Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 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
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 > 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
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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 > Language Courses
170 Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 1 minute from Skate At Somerset House
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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
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London > Leisure > Activities
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 > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
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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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 > Bars
1 Aldwych, Covent Garden, London WC2B | 3 minutes from Skate At Somerset House
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London > Nightlife > Wine Bars
47 Villiers Street, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 6 minutes from Skate At Somerset House
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London > Nightlife > Bars
36 Drury Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2B | 7 minutes from Skate At Somerset House
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London > Business > Venue Hire
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Bjork DigitalBjork DigitalIt doesn't get much more immersive than the inside of Bjork's mouth. But that's exactly where Bjork Digital, an immersive virtual reality exhibition on the Icelandic pop star and artist, will take you. This exhibition of digital and video works, resulting from collaborations with some of the world's finest visual artists, uses the latest virtual re2016-10-01T00:00:00+01002016-10-23T00:00:00+0100
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event > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions - Installation
PRICING £15 (Adults), £12.50 (Concs)
DATES 1st September to 23rd October 2016
VENUE Somerset House
It doesn't get much more immersive than the inside of Bjork's mouth. But that's exactly where Bjork Digital, an immersive virtual reality exhibition on the Icelandic pop star and artist, will take you. This exhibition of digital and video works, resulting from collaborations with some of the world's finest visual artists, uses the latest virtual re... More about this event
event > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions - Modern and Contemporary Art
PRICING £12.50, concs £9.50
DATES 30th September 2016 at 12noon-8pm & 1st October and 2nd October 2016 at 10am-8pm
VENUE Somerset House
Celebrating the 500th anniversary of Thomas More's inspirational book Utopia, this collection of new art works resulted from collaborations between artists, performers, architects, technologists and King's College London academics.
event > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions - Modern and Contemporary Art | PRICING Free
DATES 25th January to 31st December 2016 - 10am-6pm
VENUE Somerset House
To celebrate the 500th anniversary of Thomas More's inspirational text a host of contemporary artists present works inspired by the narrative and themes.
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Art and Antiques
PRICING phone for prices
DATES 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th Oct 2016
VENUE Somerset House
The event will showcase about 40 exhibitors, presenting over 150 African and African diasporan artists who will be exhibiting a wide variety of works for sale.
event > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions - Photography | PRICING Free
DATES 6th October 2016 to 15th January 2017 - 10am-6pm
VENUE Somerset House
The first UK solo exhibition of photography works by the African photographer, who gives a glimpse into African youth culture.
Hair by Sam McKnightHair by Sam McKnightSomerset House celebrates the work of master hairstylist Sam McKnight this autumn with major exhibition Hair by Sam McKnight. The first exhibition of its kind, it shines the spotlight on McKnight's 40-year career, highlighting how he has been instrumental in helping develop the images of Kate Moss, Linda Evangelista, Christy Turlington, Naomi Campb2016-11-02T00:00:00+00002017-03-12T00:00:00+0000
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event > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions - Fashion
PRICING £12.50, £10 concessions
DATES 2nd November 2016 to 12th March 2017
VENUE Somerset House
Somerset House celebrates the work of master hairstylist Sam McKnight this autumn with major exhibition Hair by Sam McKnight. The first exhibition of its kind, it shines the spotlight on McKnight's 40-year career, highlighting how he has been instrumental in helping develop the images of Kate Moss, Linda Evangelista, Christy Turlington, Naomi Campb... More about this event
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