LONDON GUIDE

London Ice Skating: Rinks & Booking

Start with a session everyone can enjoy. Check the ice time, arrival instructions and any access arrangements before turning the outing into a full day.

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Make one outing work well

Start with a session everyone can enjoy.

Check the ice time, arrival instructions and any access arrangements before turning the outing into a full day. Put the most important booking into your day first, then choose one nearby stop rather than crossing London repeatedly.

Our suggestions about when to arrive are editorial planning advice, not measured crowd predictions. A published season can contain closed dates or separate sessions; the booking calendar and any current organiser notice take precedence.

Source checked · programme and visitor pages, not live availability.

Source review needed. This planning check is older than seven London days or unavailable. Older event checks are excluded below; verify current details with the linked organisers.

Skate at Somerset House

Dates and times
11 November 2026–10 January 2027. Choose a real session in the organiser’s calendar.
Area
Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court, Somerset House, Strand WC2R 1LA
Cost and booking
Adults £13–£28.50 and children £11–£15, plus a £1.50 fee per ticket. Price bands and fee rechecked on 24 October 2026. Entry to the site without skating is free. Select your date and ticket category and check the full booking total.
Station and approach
Temple is the nearest station listed by Somerset House; Covent Garden, Charing Cross and Embankment are alternatives

Editorial suggestion: book skating before choosing a meal time, and allow the arrival time on your ticket. Lessons, relaxed sessions and wheelchair-skating sessions have their own programme.

Official programme, access and booking ↗ · Plan the journey

Choose your Christmas outing

Start with the kind of day you want, then check the date, ticket and journey.

Source checked
23 October 2026
Times
Europe/London
Booking status
Programme information, not live inventory

Before you set out

Save the venue’s own arrival instructions and check the return journey, not just the outward route.

For a group, compare the total for adults, children and any extras before paying. Ask the venue about a particular access requirement rather than relying on the nearest station alone.

If the date, price or time you need is not confirmed below, use the official link and wait for that confirmation instead of building a plan around a guess.

Questions, answered

Are these details checked for 2026?

The linked programme and visitor pages were read on 23 October 2026. Each record distinguishes announced dates from unconfirmed details. Check the organiser again before paying or travelling.

Does a season mean it runs every day?

No. Selected dates, holiday closures and separate entry sessions can apply. Use the official booking calendar for your date.

Are the suggested arrival tips guarantees?

No. They are editorial ways to make the day easier, not crowd forecasts, ticket availability or official entry instructions.