Event · Strand
Photo: Somerset House
Skate at Somerset House
Skating in the 18th-century courtyard beneath a 40ft Christmas tree, eight minutes' walk from Charing Cross, with raclette and hot chocolate on the side.
| Now | Closed (until 11 November 2026) |
|---|---|
| What | Event |
| Where | Strand |
| Address | Somerset House, Strand, London WC2R 1LA |
| Season and hours | 11 November 2026–10 January 2027. Skate Lates with music from Thursday 12 November (sessions from 20:00); K-Pop Party on the ice on Monday 23 November from 19:00. |
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Checked on somersethouse.org.uk, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.
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