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Somerset House has 8 rooms available for private hire
Venue hire at 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.Somerset House images
Somerset House Entrance to the Gallery
Somerset House Entrance to the Gallery
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Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court
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Navy Board Rooms
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Portico Room
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Lecture Theatre
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River Terrace Structure
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The Hermitage Room
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Somerset House events
Hidden Spaces and History: Guided Tour
event Running until Thursday 31st May 2012TIMES Thursday 31st May 2012 at 1.15pm and 2.45pm PRICING Free, ticketed
Gideon Mendel: Drowning World
event Running until Tuesday 5th June 2012TIMES 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.
Jim Lee: Arrested
event Running until Tuesday 5th June 2012TIMES 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.
After Bloomsbury: Rugs From The Omega Workshops 1913-1916
event Running until Sunday 24th June 2012TIMES 10am-6pm PRICING Free
Five hand-crafted rugs based on and shown alongside reproductions of original designs from The Omega Workshops.
Wendy Ramshaw: Rooms Of Dreams
event Running until Sunday 24th June 2012TIMES 10am-6pm PRICING Free
Key design pieces spanning 50 years of the artist's career.
Kokoro: The Art Of Horiyoshi III
event Running until Sunday 1st July 2012TIMES 10am-6pm PRICING Free
Silk paintings and photographs which express kokoro which in Japanese means heart or feeling.
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
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 wat30th May 2012Thursday 1st January 2015
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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
The National Art & Design Saturday Club Summer Show
event Running from Friday 1st June 2012 until Friday 8th June 2012TIMES 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.
London 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
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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
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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 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 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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