FAQ: How Big Is Somerset House Ice Rink?

Will there be ice skating at Somerset House?

The ice skating rink will be running throughout the day and evening, with special music events being held on certain nights—known as Skate Lates. This year Somerset House have are bringing back Skate Lates, with different musical and creative artists.

Where is the biggest ice rink in the UK?

The UK’s Largest Covered Winter Ice Rink | Icescape @ The Tropicana.

What is Somerset House famous for?

Somerset House is London’s working arts centre built on historic foundations around one of the most beautiful courtyards in Europe. Situated at the very heart of the capital, we are home to the UK’s largest and most exciting creative community and are overflowing with new ideas, young businesses and fresh perspectives.

How tall is Somerset House?

By 1780 the North Wing was finished and occupied, and Chambers reported to Parliament that the rest of the quadrangle was complete up to a height of two storeys. Construction of the riverside wing followed; it was finished in 1786.

Where are the records from Somerset House?

Somerset House, on the banks of the Thames in London, historically held public records such as birth, marriage & death certificates. This has since closed and currently no public counter service exists to obtain copy certificates nationally due to the closure also of the Family Records Centre.

How popular is ice skating in the UK?

In 2020, approximately 62,500 people participated in ice skating in England. More information about sports in England can be found in the Dossier: Sport in England – Public funding and participation.

Are Wills kept at Somerset House?

London Probate Will Storage In days gone by some Wills were stored at Somerset House as opposed to any actual probate office, but the Somerset House will storage no longer exists.

What has been filmed at Somerset House?

A London landmark with neoclassical architecture, Somerset House has been used for many major film and TV shoots including Suffragette, The Duchess, Love Actually and Mary Poppins Returns.

Who runs Somerset House?

In 1552, Somerset was executed and the unfinished house became the property of the King, young Edward VI. However, when his sister Mary I became Queen following his death a year later, Somerset House became the home the young Elizabeth I.

Is Somerset House Free?

Admission to Somerset House is free, but you’ll need to buy a ticket for some exhibitions and events.

How old is Somerset House?

Somerset House was restored in 1660 for Henrietta Maria but was later used extensively by Catherine of Braganza, Charles II’s queen. Sometime during this period, Somerset House became the first building in England to use parquet flooring. From 1693 it was used primarily for grace and favour apartments.