The 2025 winter season has returned with full sparkle at
Skate at Somerset House — and this year’s offering feels special. Running to 11 January 2026, the iconic neoclassical courtyard of Somerset House transforms into a festive open-air ice rink, crowned by a towering 40-foot Christmas tree and surrounded by Georgian façades. For those seeking a winter outing that mixes classic London architecture, festive cheer, art, music and food — Skate at Somerset House 2025 offers all that and more.
What’s new in 2025 is part of Somerset House’s 25-year anniversary — including a special artistic commission from
Harold Offeh. Skaters will literally leave their mark on the ice as each glide contributes to a collective “ice canvas,” blending movement, sound, and creative patterns in motion.
The rinkside experience comes loaded with options: the new Virgin Atlantic Holidays-backed Clubhouse offers lounge-style seasonal drinks and views over the rink, while returning favourites — the Alpine-inspired eatery The Chalet by Jimmy Garcia and pop-up café Blondies Kitchen — serve warming raclette, mince-pie desserts and festive comfort food. Evenings bring another kind of magic with “Skate Lates” — DJ-led sessions featuring sets from cutting-edge music collectives such as Foundation FM and Sue Veneers, as well as specially curated nights inspired by on-site exhibitions.
