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Somerset House, Covent Garden, Strand, London WC2R 1LA
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Somerset House has 8 rooms available for private hire
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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.Somerset House images
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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
Wang Yuyang: Objects Of FantasyWang Yuyang: Objects Of FantasyAn installation of works in a range of disciplines, from new media to installation, by the Chinese emerging artist.20th May 2013Wednesday 12th June 2013
Where:
Somerset House,
Strand
WC2R 1LA
Category: eventFree EventNow On
Wang Yuyang: Objects Of Fantasyevent Running until Wednesday 12th June 2013
TIMES 8th May to 12th June 2013 - 11am-6pm PRICING Free
An installation of works in a range of disciplines, from new media to installation, by the Chinese emerging artist.
Editions: Contemporary Rugs For CollectorsEditions: Contemporary Rugs For CollectorsHand-tufted, wool rugs by artists and designers including Kate Blee, Lara Bohinc and Christopher Farr, inspired by artists such as Anni and Josef Albers, Terry Frost and Sandra Blow.20th May 2013Sunday 30th June 2013
Where:
Somerset House,
Strand
WC2R 1LA
Category: eventFree EventNow On
Editions: Contemporary Rugs For Collectorsevent Running until Sunday 30th June 2013
TIMES 2nd May to 30th June 2013 - 10am-6pm PRICING Free
Hand-tufted, wool rugs by artists and designers including Kate Blee, Lara Bohinc and Christopher Farr, inspired by artists such as Anni and Josef Albers, Terry Frost and Sandra Blow.
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.20th May 2013Saturday 27th July 2013
Where:
Somerset House,
Strand
WC2R 1LA
Category: eventFree EventOngoing
East Wing X Collection: Material Mattersevent
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
Blumenfeld Studio: New York, 1941-1960Blumenfeld Studio: New York, 1941-1960Around 100 colour images of Berlin-born portrait and fashion photographer Erwin Blumenfeld's work, which chart the history of his studio at 222 Central Park South in New York.23rd May 2013Sunday 1st September 2013
Where:
Somerset House,
Strand
WC2R 1LA
Category: eventFree EventOn Soon
Blumenfeld Studio: New York, 1941-1960event Running from Thursday 23rd May 2013 until Sunday 1st September 2013
TIMES 23rd May to 1st September 2013 - 10am-6pm PRICING Free
Around 100 colour images of Berlin-born portrait and fashion photographer Erwin Blumenfeld's work, which chart the history of his studio at 222 Central Park South in New York.
Somerset 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 wat1st June 2013Monday 30th September 2013
Where:
Somerset House,
Strand
WC2R 1LA
Category: event
On Soon
Somerset House Fountainsevent Running from Saturday 1st June 2013 until Monday 30th September 2013
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
London Jewellery WeekLondon Jewellery Week 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 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, despera7th June 2013Sunday 16th June 2013
Where:
Somerset House,
Strand
WC2R 1LA
Category: eventOn Soon
London Jewellery Weekevent Running from Friday 7th June 2013 until Sunday 16th June 2013
TIMES 7th to 16th June 2013 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 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, despera... More about this event
TreasureTreasureReturning for its sixth year, Treasure will be the largest event at this year's London Jewellery Week. Showcasing designs from over 150 jewellers, there will be an assortment of contemporary pieces that display innovative design and cutting-edge technology. With designers from across the UK and around the world displaying their work, it will create13th June 2013Sunday 16th June 2013
Where:
Somerset House,
Strand
WC2R 1LA
Category: eventOn Soon
Treasureevent Running from Thursday 13th June 2013 until Sunday 16th June 2013
TIMES 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th Jun 2013 PRICING Tbc
Returning for its sixth year, Treasure will be the largest event at this year's London Jewellery Week. Showcasing designs from over 150 jewellers, there will be an assortment of contemporary pieces that display innovative design and cutting-edge technology. With designers from across the UK and around the world displaying their work, it will create... More about this event
Collecting Gauguin: Samuel Courtauld in the '20sCollecting Gauguin: Samuel Courtauld in the '20sThe Courtauld Gallery's summer showcase for 2013 delves into the works of Post-Impressionist master Paul Gauguin, widely celebrated as one of the most important artists of the 19th century. This exhibition was assembled by the pioneering collector Samuel Courtauld (1876-1947) and includes major paintings and works on paper as well as one of only tw20th June 2013Sunday 8th September 2013
Where:
Courtauld Institute Gallery,
Courtauld Institute of Art
Somerset House
WC2R 0RN
Category: eventevent Running from Thursday 20th June 2013 until Sunday 8th September 2013
VENUE Courtauld Institute Gallery
The Courtauld Gallery's summer showcase for 2013 delves into the works of Post-Impressionist master Paul Gauguin, widely celebrated as one of the most important artists of the 19th century. This exhibition was assembled by the pioneering collector Samuel Courtauld (1876-1947) and includes major paintings and works on paper as well as one of only tw... More about this event
Alex ClareAlex ClareFormer chef turned singer/songwriter Alex Clare was working as an estate agent when his music career officially took off - he was showing some buyers around a house when he discovered Microsoft wanted to use his song 'Too Close' as the soundtrack for an advert for its latest version of Internet Explorer. His star continues to rise when, on Thursday11th July 2013Thursday 11th July 2013
Where:
Somerset House,
Strand
WC2R 1LA
Category: eventevent Thursday 11th July 2013
VENUE Somerset House
Former chef turned singer/songwriter Alex Clare was working as an estate agent when his music career officially took off - he was showing some buyers around a house when he discovered Microsoft wanted to use his song 'Too Close' as the soundtrack for an advert for its latest version of Internet Explorer. His star continues to rise when, on Thursday... More about this event
Somerset House Summer SeriesSomerset House Summer SeriesLianne La Havas, Of Monsters and Men, Goldfrapp, and Basement Jaxx are just some of the live acts dropping into the central courtyard of Somerset House for this year's Summer Series. It's an idyllic, intimate, calming, escapist location for a concert on a summer's evening and as a breeze drifts in off the Thames you'll forget the city bustle outsid11th July 2013Sunday 21st July 2013
Where:
Somerset House,
Strand
WC2R 1LA
Category: eventevent Running from Thursday 11th July 2013 until Sunday 21st July 2013
VENUE Somerset House
Lianne La Havas, Of Monsters and Men, Goldfrapp, and Basement Jaxx are just some of the live acts dropping into the central courtyard of Somerset House for this year's Summer Series. It's an idyllic, intimate, calming, escapist location for a concert on a summer's evening and as a breeze drifts in off the Thames you'll forget the city bustle outsid... More about this event
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What's On Today Near Somerset House Monday Madness Clubbing and Nightlife | Until 27th May 2013 Walkabout Temple 3 minutes walk from Somerset House DJs Bruno and Jimmy Jam play pop, dance and carnival classics....More Life's a Drag Theatre | Until 27th May 2013 CellarDoor 3 minutes walk from Somerset House Performance artist Michael Twaits entertains with a cross-dressing show....More People, Purpose, Power: LSE HR Conference 2013 Business Events | On 20th May 2013 London School Of Economics 4 minutes walk from Somerset House Discussion and debates on contemporary HR issues....More Banker To The Poor: Lifting Millions Out Of Poverty Through Social Business: Lecture Exhibitions | On 20th May 2013 London School Of Economics 4 minutes walk from Somerset House Professors Muhammad Yunus and Craig Calhoun discuss Yunus's microfinance organisation, Grameen Bank....More Progressive Capitalism: Lecture Exhibitions | On 20th May 2013 London School Of Economics 4 minutes walk from Somerset House With Lord Sainsbury....More Rockaoke With The Lettuce Heads Concerts | On 20th May 2013 The Roadhouse 5 minutes walk from Somerset House The London-based collective performs well-known rock, pop and dance covers....More Jihoon Kim, David Gowland Concerts | On 20th May 2013 Royal Opera House 6 minutes walk from Somerset House ...More Royal Opera: La Donna Del Lago Concerts | Until 11th June 2013 Royal Opera House 6 minutes walk from Somerset House John Fulljames directs Rossini's story of King James's love for the maiden Elena, the daughter of his enemy Douglas and ...More Top Secret Comedy Club Comedy | On 20th May 2013 Top Secret Comedy Club @ The Africa Centre 6 minutes walk from Somerset House New material from Prince Abdi....More Benjamin Grosvenor, Hyeyoon Park And Young Friends Concerts | On 20th May 2013 Southbank Centre 7 minutes walk from Somerset House London Music Masters' Ambassador Grosvenor is joined by multi-award winning violinist Park and others, for a performance of classical music....More London 2013 The AnnualThe best London events, openings, anniversaries & experiences for 2013, from LondonTown.com Book £10 Tablet FREE 
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