Skate at Somerset House

Back again for another season of ice skating under the instantly recognisable facade, Skate at Somerset House is now open for over two months of fantastic outdoor entertainment. With skating sessions all day, every day and into the night, this is certainly one of the best ice rinks in London.

Skate at Somerset House 2008 and 2009
Located under the beautiful Tiffany Christmas tree and in front on the much loved building, Skate at Somerset House is the ice skating event of the winter. Perfectly located for a day of skating, shopping and other fun festive events, Somerset House pulls out all the stops for a fantastic Christmas once again.

Late skate sessions
If you fancy taking a date to ice skate at Somerset House, there is nothing more romantic than being able to hit the ice after dark. The skating sessions can be booked up until 10.15pm every day, making this one of the best ice rinks for late night skating. You can also stay up extra late and maybe come for a romantic skating date after dinner or a movie with the Late Skate nights. Torch lit sessions take place on the rink throughout the season, with slots available from 10.30pm.

Late Skate dates
Friday 21st and Friday 28th November 2008
Wednesday 3rd December - Saturday 13th December 2008
Wednesday 17th December - Tuesday 23rd December 2008
Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th December 2008
Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd January 2009
Friday 9th and Saturday 10th January 2009
Friday 16th and Saturday 17th Janurary 2009
Friday 23rd January 2009

DJ skate nights For those that want an even cooler skating experience, the DJ nights at Skate at Somerset House bring you some of the best DJs around, with a bag full of records to keep you dancing on ice. From Bollywood beats to the sound of Rio from Batmacumba, there are several sessions to help you get funky on the ice.

DJ night dates
Friday 21st November - Bollywood on Ice with Raj and Pablo
Friday 28th November - Guilty Pleaseures with Sean Rowley
Friday 9th January - Horse Meat Disco
Friday 16th January - Desdemona plays Pop
Friday 23rd January - Batmacumba

Skate school
Need to learn to not fall over before you can skate? Head to the Skate School at Somerset House for lessons on finding your feet on the ice. The world famous ice dancer Jayne Torvill is the Patron of the Skate School and with a whole load of expert instructors, you can learn the basics or take your skills even further with well designed courses. The Penguin Club caters for kids too, so there is no excuse not to get the whole family on the ice.

Talent spotting
If you are already a great skater and want the chance to show off your skills to an audience, you can enter the talent spotting comeptition held at Skate at Somerset House over the winter. Sunday mornings will see young skaters do their best on the ice in front on the judges, and the final weekend is the date for a spectacular winners showcase, so even if you don't make it through to the competition, you can see the cream of London's ice skating talent in a one off performance.

Talent Spot at Somerset House Ice Rink

Skate at Somerset House takes place from 10am - 10.15pm, Wednesday 19th December 2008 - Sunday 25th January 2009. For more information or to book tickets for Skate at Somerset House, click on the Buy Tickets button below.

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