Ice Skating at Somerset House

The Christmas season in London is not complete without a trip to one of the ice skating rinks they put up at famous landmarks around the city. There are temporary rinks in Hyde Park, the Natural History Museum, Tower of London and Somerset House. We have been to all of them except the Natural History Museum, which is usually overrun with kids, but we have not skated at Somerset House in the evening, when it is a touch more romantic!

We went after work the first day back after the holiday break, giving us something to look forward to on what can be a bit of a depressing day! It was lovely, with a huge Christmas Tree all lit up and the rink bathed in either bluish or reddish light depending on the alternating lights. A bit of music and the happy chatter of people filled the large courtyard giving it all a magical feel. 

You only get an hour and the rink is a bit small and slightly cramped, but it is a great experience and has truly become a must-do wintertime activity in London.  Although there are other rinks in London, Somerset House is definitely our favourite setting!