The ice rink in the courtyard of Somerset House on the Strand returns from 11 November 2026 to 10 January 2027. It is one of the capital’s longest-running festive traditions and one of the most photographed, with the eighteenth-century building and a large Christmas tree as a backdrop.
According to Time Out, adult tickets for 2026 range from £15 to £28.50 depending on peak or off-peak sessions, with children’s tickets at £11. Ticket holders can also visit the exhibitions inside Somerset House.
London has several seasonal rinks, including the large rink inside Hyde Park Winter Wonderland from 19 November. Somerset House is closed on Christmas Day.
Somerset House is on the Strand, WC2R 1LA. Temple station is the closest, with Covent Garden, Charing Cross and Embankment within walking distance.
Skate at Somerset House runs from 11 November 2026 to 10 January 2027.
Adult tickets range from £15 to £28.50 depending on the session, and children’s tickets are £11, according to Time Out.
Yes. Skate School offers lessons for adults, teens and children, and there are relaxed, reduced-capacity sessions.
Dates and details are taken from organisers’ and publishers’ information and may change. Check official sites before travelling or booking.
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