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Somerset House Venue Hire

 
 
ADDRESS
Somerset House, Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R 1LA 
 
TELEPHONE
0207 420 4986  
 

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Somerset House has 8 rooms available for private hire

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Venue hire at Somerset House

 
Somerset House

Hire the Somerset House for your own event.

The Somerset House has eight function rooms; the largest can hold a maximum of 2000 guests, the smallest is ideal for 12.

Somerset House, once the site of a spectacular Tudor palace, now includes a magnificent 18th century art gallery housing celebrated collections belonging to the Courtauld Institute Gallery, as well as the Embankment Galleries (which replaced the Hermitage Rooms and The Gilbert Collection - the latter re-opened at the Victoria and Albert Museum in June 2009). Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset and Lord Protector of Edward VI, built the great mansion on the banks of the river to match his new-found status and rank. Following the Duke's execution for treason in 1552, the house passed onto Queen Elizabeth I and then Anne of Denmark and Norway - wife of James I - who christened it 'Denmark House'. Charles I's Queen, Henrietta Maria of France, was the next royal occupant. Having lived through the Civil War, the Great Fire, various refurbishments and other regal guests including Queen Catherine of Braganza, the palace fell into disrepair in the 1700s and was eventually demolished. Sir William Chambers was commissioned to design a replacement building whose purpose was to house various learned societies of the day. The current building still looks and feels like a palace with its great courtyard and elegant fountains, riverside terrace and magnificent collection of art and sculpture. It's easy to imagine a time when kings, queens and courtiers graced its grounds. Modern-day concerts now held in the courtyard echo the dramatic and musical masque entertainments popular during the reign of Anne of Denmark. While visitors have to pay to view the main galleries, admission to the courtyard, riverside terrace, restored Seamen's Hall, Nelson Stair, interpretation gallery and 18th century Commissioner's Barge are all free.
 

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Somerset House Entrance to the Gallery 

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Somerset House - Entrance to the Gallery

Somerset House Entrance to the Gallery 

 

Courtauld Gallery

Capacity

Reception
200
 
Dinner
50
 

Dimensions

 
 

Seamen's Hall

Capacity

Reception
200
 
Dinner
120
 

Dimensions

 
 

Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court

Capacity

Other
2000
 

Dimensions

 
 

Navy Board Rooms

Capacity

Dinner
12
 

Dimensions

 
 

Portico Room

Capacity

Boardroom
100
 
Reception
250
 
Dinner
80
 

Dimensions

 
 

Lecture Theatre

Capacity

Theatre
60
 

Dimensions

 
 

River Terrace Structure

Capacity

Reception
550
 
Dinner
400
 

Dimensions

 
 

The Hermitage Room

Capacity

Other
60
 

Dimensions

 
 

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Somerset House events

 
Hidden Spaces and History: Guided TourHidden Spaces and History: Guided Tour31st May 2012Thursday 31st May 2012 Where:
Somerset House,   Strand      WC2R 1LA
Category: event
event  Running until Thursday 31st May 2012
TIMES  Thursday 31st May 2012 at 1.15pm and 2.45pm  PRICING  Free, ticketed
Hidden Spaces and History: Guided Tour
Gideon Mendel: Drowning WorldGideon Mendel: Drowning WorldPhotographs of flood victims in their devastated landscape taken at disaster sites around the world, including the UK Pakistan, Australia and Thailand.30th May 2012Tuesday 5th June 2012 Where:
Somerset House,   Strand      WC2R 1LA
Category: event
event  Running until Tuesday 5th June 2012
TIMES  10am-6pm  PRICING  Free
Photographs of flood victims in their devastated landscape taken at disaster sites around the world, including the UK Pakistan, Australia and Thailand.
Gideon Mendel: Drowning World
Jim Lee: ArrestedJim Lee: ArrestedPhotographs, films and memorabilia from the 1960s, capturing aspects of the age of revolution and upheaval throughout the world of fashion.30th May 2012Tuesday 5th June 2012 Where:
Somerset House,   Strand      WC2R 1LA
Category: event
event  Running until Tuesday 5th June 2012
TIMES  10am-6pm  PRICING  Free
Photographs, films and memorabilia from the 1960s, capturing aspects of the age of revolution and upheaval throughout the world of fashion.
Jim Lee: Arrested
After Bloomsbury: Rugs From The Omega Workshops 1913-1916After Bloomsbury: Rugs From The Omega Workshops 1913-1916Five hand-crafted rugs based on and shown alongside reproductions of original designs from The Omega Workshops.30th May 2012Sunday 24th June 2012 Where:
Somerset House,   Strand      WC2R 1LA
Category: event
event  Running until Sunday 24th June 2012
TIMES  10am-6pm  PRICING  Free
Five hand-crafted rugs based on and shown alongside reproductions of original designs from The Omega Workshops.
After Bloomsbury: Rugs From The Omega Workshops 1913-1916
Wendy Ramshaw: Rooms Of DreamsWendy Ramshaw: Rooms Of DreamsKey design pieces spanning 50 years of the artist's career.30th May 2012Sunday 24th June 2012 Where:
Somerset House,   Strand      WC2R 1LA
Category: event
event  Running until Sunday 24th June 2012
TIMES  10am-6pm  PRICING  Free
Key design pieces spanning 50 years of the artist's career.
Wendy Ramshaw: Rooms Of Dreams
Kokoro: The Art Of Horiyoshi IIIKokoro: The Art Of Horiyoshi IIISilk paintings and photographs which express kokoro which in Japanese means heart or feeling.30th May 2012Sunday 1st July 2012 Where:
Somerset House,   Strand      WC2R 1LA
Category: event
event  Running until Sunday 1st July 2012
TIMES  10am-6pm  PRICING  Free
Silk paintings and photographs which express kokoro which in Japanese means heart or feeling.
Kokoro: The Art Of Horiyoshi III
East Wing X Collection: Material MattersEast Wing X Collection: Material MattersContemporary works in a variety of media by established and emerging artists including Caroline Achaintre, Rosalind Davis, Damien Hirst, Kristy Howe and Tim Noble.30th May 2012Saturday 27th July 2013 Where:
Somerset House,   Strand      WC2R 1LA
Category: event
East Wing X Collection: Material Mattersevent  Running until Saturday 27th July 2013
TIMES  Various Times  PRICING  Free
Contemporary works in a variety of media by established and emerging artists including Caroline Achaintre, Rosalind Davis, Damien Hirst, Kristy Howe and Tim Noble.... More about this event
East Wing X Collection: Material Matters
Somerset House FountainsSomerset House FountainsSomerset House FountainsThe Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court at Somerset House is always a favourite with kids. These jets of water are especially popular when they provide a welcome cooling splash amid the scorching summer sun. The jets are timed to go spurt upwards in a sequenced pattern to make a stunning and visually mesmerising display. And, when evening falls, the wat30th May 2012Thursday 1st January 2015 Where:
Somerset House,   Strand      WC2R 1LA
Category: event
Somerset House Fountainsevent  Running until Thursday 1st January 2015
VENUE  Somerset House 
The Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court at Somerset House is always a favourite with kids. These jets of water are especially popular when they provide a welcome cooling splash amid the scorching summer sun. The jets are timed to go spurt upwards in a sequenced pattern to make a stunning and visually mesmerising display. And, when evening falls, the wat... More about this event
Somerset House Fountains
 
The National Art & Design Saturday Club Summer ShowThe National Art & Design Saturday Club Summer ShowWorks in a variety of media by 600 young people aged 14-16, including drawings, paintings, sculptures, prints, ceramics, photographs, films, and digital graphics.1st June 2012Friday 8th June 2012 Where:
Somerset House,   Strand      WC2R 1LA
Category: event
event  Running from Friday 1st June 2012 until Friday 8th June 2012
TIMES  10am-6pm  PRICING  Free
Works in a variety of media by 600 young people aged 14-16, including drawings, paintings, sculptures, prints, ceramics, photographs, films, and digital graphics.
The National Art & Design Saturday Club Summer Show
London Jewellery WeekLondon Jewellery WeekLondon Jewellery WeekThere can be precious few people who aren't partial to a sparkling piece of jewellery and London Jewellery Week will provide Londoners with the chance to the celebrate the city's unique heritage for high quality jewellery design. Whether you're looking for the latest and most glamorous piece to add to your collection or you're a novice buyer, despe11th June 2012Sunday 17th June 2012 Where:
Somerset House,   Strand      WC2R 1LA
Category: event
London Jewellery Weekevent  Running from Monday 11th June 2012 until Sunday 17th June 2012
TIMES  11th Jun to 17th Jun 2012  PRICING  Various
There can be precious few people who aren't partial to a sparkling piece of jewellery and London Jewellery Week will provide Londoners with the chance to the celebrate the city's unique heritage for high quality jewellery design. Whether you're looking for the latest and most glamorous piece to add to your collection or you're a novice buyer, despe... More about this event
London Jewellery Week
 
 
 

What's On Today

Near Somerset House

 
 
 
 
East Wing X Collection: Material Matters
Exhibitions | Until 27th July 2013 

Somerset House At Somerset House

Contemporary works in a variety of media by established and emerging artists including Caroline Achaintre, Rosalind Davis, Damien Hirst, Kristy ...More

After Bloomsbury: Rugs From The Omega Workshops 1913-1916
Exhibitions | Until 24th June 2012 

Somerset House At Somerset House

Five hand-crafted rugs based on and shown alongside reproductions of original designs from The Omega Workshops....More

Kokoro: The Art Of Horiyoshi III
Exhibitions | Until 1st July 2012 

Somerset House At Somerset House

Silk paintings and photographs which express kokoro which in Japanese means heart or feeling....More

Jim Lee: Arrested
Exhibitions | Until 5th June 2012 

Somerset House At Somerset House

Photographs, films and memorabilia from the 1960s, capturing aspects of the age of revolution and upheaval throughout the world of ...More

Gideon Mendel: Drowning World
Exhibitions | Until 5th June 2012 

Somerset House At Somerset House

Photographs of flood victims in their devastated landscape taken at disaster sites around the world, including the UK Pakistan, Australia ...More

Wendy Ramshaw: Rooms Of Dreams
Exhibitions | Until 24th June 2012 

Somerset House At Somerset House

Key design pieces spanning 50 years of the artist's career....More

Somerset House Fountains
Somerset House Fountains
Kids Events | Until 1st January 2015 

Somerset House At Somerset House

The Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court at Somerset House is always a favourite with kids. These jets of water are ...More

 
Lawson
Concerts | On 30th May 2012 

King's College London Students' Union (KCLSU) 2 minutes walk from Somerset House

The London-based four-piece plays pop-rock....More

Noises Off
Theatre | Until 30th June 2012 

Novello Theatre 3 minutes walk from Somerset House

A touring production of a lamentable sex comedy lurches from missed cues and forgotten lines to full-blown conflict between the ...More

Crazy For You
Crazy For You
Theatre | Until 28th July 2012 

Novello Theatre 3 minutes walk from Somerset House

Following a hugely successful run at Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park, the critically acclaimed Crazy For You has made the ...More

 
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