Ice skating returns to Somerset House on 11 November 2026, with a new K-pop night and three extended lunchtime sessions among the changes to this winter’s programme. The outdoor rink in the Strand courtyard runs until 10 January 2027, with a break on Christmas Day.
Most sessions last 45 minutes. Somerset House has scheduled three 90-minute skates at noon on 11, 17 and 23 November. If you’re going for the music, Skate Lates starts on 12 November and brings DJs to selected evening sessions. East London’s Netil Radio takes over for three nights from 18 to 20 November. The K-pop night on 23 November is a separate evening session, programmed with the Korean Cultural Centre UK.
At a glance
Where Somerset House, Strand, London
When 11 November 2026 to 10 January 2027. Closed on Christmas Day.
Tickets Adults from £13 plus a £1.50 booking fee per ticket. Children’s tickets start at £11. Check the price for your session before booking.
Family skating and quieter sessions
Children aged 12 and under need an adult on the ice, with one adult for every five children. Somerset House runs Skate School on selected dates, including a separate Kids’ Club for six- to 12-year-olds. Wheelchair users can join any skate session or book a dedicated wheelchair session. Relaxed sessions have fewer skaters and quieter music, with a space to take a break.
Christmas and New Year opening times
The last session starts at 5pm on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. The rink reopens at noon on Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day sessions also start at noon. The rinkside clubhouse is open to spectators as well as skaters, so anyone sitting out can still meet the group at the venue.
See the Somerset House programme for Skate Lates and lessons, and check the session times, ticket information and access details before travelling.
Skaters in the courtyard at Somerset House. Photograph by Elliot Potts, courtesy of Somerset House.
