Somerset House Ice Rink
In the daytime, the ice rink will be attractive to children and families, with skating lessons and ice guides to accompany inexperienced skaters. As darkness falls, the rink will be illuminated with flaming torches and special architectural lighting. The Courtyard will be dominated by a magnificent 40ft high Christmas tree.
Somerset House, London
28 November 2002 – 26 January 2003
www.somerset-house.org.uk
Dark History Tour
A candlelit tour that delves into the sinister side of this magnificent building. Hear stories of highwaymen and thieves, murderers and rebels, and the terrible fate that awaited anyone found guilty of breaking the law in what were definitely not the good old days.
Lancaster Castle, Lancaster
17 January 2003
www.lancastercastle.com
Winter Treasure Trail
Take the opportunity to stretch your legs and enjoy the fresh air during the Winter Treasure Trail.
Leeds Castle and Gardens, Maidstone, Kent
28 December 2002 – 5 January 2003
www.leeds-castle.com
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Historic House of the Month:
Somerset House
Emerging from a period of extensive renovation and now home to world-class collections of gold, silver, jewels and works of art, Somerset House is a unique treasure-house steeped in four centuries of history.
It is home to the Courtauld Institute Gallery of world famous paintings, the magnificent Gilbert Collection of decorative arts and the Hermitage Rooms, a permanent exhibition of treasures from The State Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg.
The refurbished Thames River Terrace is now a public promenade, with an open-air summer cafe and restaurant. The restored Seamen's Waiting Hall and Nelson Stair, the display of an 18th century Commissioner's Barge and interpretation gallery are all open free of charge.
Somerset House
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