Overview
Celebrate in style at London’s most beautiful ice rink
Enjoy memorable winter experiences on and off the ice. By day, skate in the splendour of the stunning Somerset House courtyard. Sommerset House have kindly offered students at KCL a special price via KCLSU Events – at £7.50 it is the cheapest student deal in London (usually £10.15) – a 25% discount just for us.
We have three sessions available daily so you can work it around your class schedule - 11.15am, 12.30pm and 3.00pm. These times are the start of the actual skate session (which last 1 hour).
PLEASE NOTE: To gain entry, KCL students need to arrive 20 minutes early, and show their student ID AND email confirmation to security at the Skate Hire tent (we'll have provided them a guest list ahead of time). You’ll be admitted to collect your skates, and check your coats / bags. We cannot refund after you’ve purchased your ticket, so check session times with your friends first! Please read the T&Cs carefully as well, these have been provided to us by Sommerset House. There are 20 tickets per session allocated to KCLSU
Sommerset House ‘SKATE with Fortnum and Mason’ will also feature the Christmas Arcade (a themed shop with lovely Christmas gifts and mementos), Skate Lounge and Fortnum’s Lodge (a festive café experience). These are not included in your skate ticket price, but can be booked separately to enhance your experience. For further information, please see the Somerset House Website
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T&Cs:
When should I arrive?
Please arrive at Somerset House 20 minutes before your skating session begins so that you have time to get your skates and still enjoy a full hour on the ice.
Please do arrive earlier if you need to leave items in the cloakroom.
If you arrive late you will be allowed on the ice but you may not have your full hour of skating.
Tickets are only valid for the date and session time booked. Tickets are not transferable or refundable.
What do I need to leave in the cloakroom?
All bags and bulky items such as large cameras are not allowed on the rink or in the skate hire area. These need to be left in the cloakroom for a charge of £1 for up to two items.
Please note that items are left in the cloakroom at the owner’s risk.
What should I wear?
Remember that the ice rink is open-air, so dress warmly.
Wear thick socks for extra comfort and don’t forget your gloves.
What happens in bad weather?
The ice rink is open-air and skating continues come rain or shine.
Remember to dress warmly and wear something waterproof if you are worried it might rain.
Can I bring food/drinks/alcohol?
No bottles, cans, alcohol or food are allowed into skate hire area or on the ice. Glass is not permitted on the viewing platforms.
Can I take photographs?
You can take photographs for personal use, but no selfie sticks, large cameras, video cameras or audio recording devices are allowed on the ice. The use of tripods is not permitted throughout the building for safety reasons.
Can I bring my friends to watch?
Spectators are welcomed at the ice rink free of charge.
They can watch from one of the viewing platforms or in The Skate Lounge overlooking the ice.
The serious bit...
Ice skating is a sport with inherent risks. Patrons skate at their own risk.
Tickets are non-exchangeable and non-refundable.
Ticket holders under the influence of alcohol will not be permitted on the rink
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