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SKATE At Somerset House – 2019!

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SKATE At Somerset House – 2019!

We’ve not been to the opening of SKATE at Somerset House for the past couple of years and we’ve really missed it. Raffie being born a couple of weeks before put us out for 2017 and then last year we were otherwise engaged but the children have never let me forget it – so this year the opening press event went into the diary as soon as the invitation arrived and today was the day we got to go back and enjoy, once more, the delights of the ice skating rink at one of London’s most beautiful venues!

It was also the first time we introduced Raffie to the ice and though I wouldn’t say he was keen on the actual activity (from wearing the shoes to the actual skating) he loved being a spectator and ADORED the apres skate of hot chocolate with the best of us!

Not terribly keen!
Far more into the apres skate!

And as for the rest of us? We had a blast, as always. Loved the skating and helpful staff, the children are so well catered for with little polar bears to hold and a dedicated children’s area, the lodge for hot chocolate and treats was inviting and warm and frankly I can’t think of a better place for families to go and skate. They cater for everyone and also two dedicated wheelchair sessions throughout the season but wheelchair users are welcome to skate on any session.

I’ll leave the words and let you see for yourself with my video – It’s a fabulously festive way to kick off the season to be jolly and as ever, for 2019 we recommend it highly for a visit!

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And here’s some of my fave pictures from our time on the ice!

Jimmy got his legs with one of these polar bears!
It really built his confidence to go on the big rink!
Where Florence felt thoroughly at home!
After having a bit of a lesson fro the Family Four Fun gang!
It’s always lovely to see friends and these girls have known each other a long time as I met T’s Mum when I first started blogging – she was my first blog buddy!
We, and the kiddos, just pick up where we left off the last time!
I love skating!
We all had fun!
Especially these three!
The big two just got to grips with the ice so fast (thanks Emily Foran of Family For Fun for teaching them and for this picture)!
And Florence especially became really fast – they were both very impressive (again thanks Emily Foran of Family Four Fun for this wonderful picture of me and my girl)!
You couldn’t really be disappointed with treats like this!
It’s magical!

SKATE at Somerset House is open from November the 13th 2019 – 12th of January 2020. For times and tickets (from £11 for adults) see the website where they can be booked on line (or by calling 0333 320 2836). Added extras: Visit the Fortnum’s Lodge for treats and drinks, skate all night long for the first time in SKATE history, join the SKATE School and Polar Bear Club, Enjoy the Fortnum’s Christmas Arcade,  and skate late – visit the website for more details.

We were invited to the press launch of SKATE at somerset House as guests.

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