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Somerset House

 
 
ADDRESS
Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R 1LA 
 
TELEPHONE
020 7845 4600 
 
OPENING TIMES
10am-6pm
 
PRICES
Courtauld Gallery: £5 (Adults), £4 (Concs), FREE (Mondays 10am-2pm excl Public Holidays) | Embankment Galleries: £8 (Adults), £6 (Concs)
 

Nearby Somerset House

 
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Somerset HouseSomerset 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 events

 
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.15th February 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
The Courtauld CollectionThe Courtauld CollectionPaintings, sculpture, drawings and prints from the early Renaissance period to the 20th century.15th February 2012Tuesday 31st December 2013 Where:
Somerset House,   Strand      WC2R 1LA
Category: event
event  Running until Tuesday 31st December 2013
TIMES  Various Times  PRICING  £6, concs £4.50, NUS/under 18s/mems/unwaged/disabled carer/Mon 10am-2pm Free
Paintings, sculpture, drawings and prints from the early Renaissance period to the 20th century.
The Courtauld Collection
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 wat15th February 2012Thursday 1st January 2015 Where:
Somerset House,   Strand      WC2R 1LA
Category: event
Somerset House FountainsEditor's Top Pick - Recommended
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
 
Mondrian/Nicholson: In ParallelMondrian/Nicholson: In ParallelAn exploring of the relationship between Piet Mondrian and Ben Nicholson during the 1930s, featuring a selection of paintings and reliefs.16th February 2012Sunday 20th May 2012 Where:
Somerset House,   Strand      WC2R 1LA
Category: event
event  Running from Thursday 16th February 2012 until Sunday 20th May 2012
TIMES  10am-6pm  PRICING  £6, concs £4.50, NUS/disabled carer/Mon 10am-2pm/under 18s Free
An exploring of the relationship between Piet Mondrian and Ben Nicholson during the 1930s, featuring a selection of paintings and reliefs.
Mondrian/Nicholson: In Parallel
London Fashion WeekLondon Fashion WeekLondon Fashion WeekThis February London Fashion Week will be once again injecting a burst of style into Somerset House; the iconic building with its famous courtyard is a magical setting for this high profile fashion industry event. The week features 200 of the industry's most creative designers and businesses, in the UK and internationally, with catwalk shows, exhib17th February 2012Wednesday 22nd February 2012 Where:
Somerset House,   Strand      WC2R 1LA
Category: event
London Fashion WeekEditor's Top Pick - Recommended
London Fashion Weekevent  Running from Friday 17th February 2012 until Wednesday 22nd February 2012
VENUE  Somerset House 
This February London Fashion Week will be once again injecting a burst of style into Somerset House; the iconic building with its famous courtyard is a magical setting for this high profile fashion industry event. The week features 200 of the industry's most creative designers and businesses, in the UK and internationally, with catwalk shows, exhib... More about this event
London Fashion Week
 
The Crisis CommissionThe Crisis CommissionWorks in various disciplines by a celebrated group of British-based artists including Antony Gormley, Tracey Emin, Sir Anthony Caro, Gillian Wearing and Nika Neelova, who have rarely, if ever, exhibited together before. In aid of Crisis.14th March 2012Sunday 22nd April 2012 Where:
Somerset House,   Strand      WC2R 1LA
Category: event
The Crisis Commissionevent  Running from Wednesday 14th March 2012 until Sunday 22nd April 2012
TIMES  10am-6pm  PRICING  Free
Works in various disciplines by a celebrated group of British-based artists including Antony Gormley, Tracey Emin, Sir Anthony Caro, Gillian Wearing and Nika Neelova, who have rarely, if ever, exhibited together before. In aid of Crisis.... More about this event
The Crisis Commission
Pick Me Up Contemporary Graphic Art FairPick Me Up Contemporary Graphic Art FairPick Me Up Contemporary Graphic Art FairThis is the third year for the UK's first contemporary graphic arts fair after a successful launch in April 2010. The best and most innovative graphic artists, collectives and galleries in the country and from across the world will be on display at Pick Me Up; offering an exuberant mix of artworks for sale to the public. A lively series of eve22nd March 2012Sunday 1st April 2012 Where:
Somerset House,   Strand      WC2R 1LA
Category: event
Pick Me Up Contemporary Graphic Art FairEditor's Top Pick - Recommended
Pick Me Up Contemporary Graphic Art Fairevent  Running from Thursday 22nd March 2012 until Sunday 1st April 2012
PRICING  2011 prices: £7, concs £5
This is the third year for the UK's first contemporary graphic arts fair after a successful launch in April 2010. The best and most innovative graphic artists, collectives and galleries in the country and from across the world will be on display at Pick Me Up; offering an exuberant mix of artworks for sale to the public. A lively series of eve... More about this event
 
World Photo LondonWorld Photo LondonThis year Somerset House will once again be the host to World Photo London, a month long photography exhibition showcasing the best in global contemporary photography. As well as the displays themselves, there will also be workshops for all levels of photographers, presentations by masters of the art, portfolio reviews, professional seminars and of27th April 2012Sunday 20th May 2012 Where:
Somerset House,   Strand      WC2R 1LA
Category: event
World Photo Londonevent  Running from Friday 27th April 2012 until Sunday 20th May 2012
TIMES  26th Apr to 1st May 2011 - 10am-6pm  PRICING  See website
This year Somerset House will once again be the host to World Photo London, a month long photography exhibition showcasing the best in global contemporary photography. As well as the displays themselves, there will also be workshops for all levels of photographers, presentations by masters of the art, portfolio reviews, professional seminars and of... More about this event
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, 11th June 2012Sunday 17th June 2012 Where:
Somerset House,   Strand      WC2R 1LA
Category: event
London Jewellery WeekEditor's Top Pick - Recommended
London Jewellery Weekevent  Running from Monday 11th June 2012 until Sunday 17th June 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, ... More about this event
 
Somerset House Summer SeriesSomerset House Summer SeriesSomerset House Summer SeriesSome of the best current live acts drop 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 outside and tune into some great music, surrounded by one of eighteenth c1st July 2012Tuesday 31st July 2012 Where:
Somerset House,   Strand      WC2R 1LA
Category: event
Somerset House Summer SeriesEditor's Top Pick - Recommended
Somerset House Summer Seriesevent  Running from Sunday 1st July 2012 until Tuesday 31st July 2012
TIMES  Every day 7.30pm  PRICING  £27.95-£30.45
Some of the best current live acts drop 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 outside and tune into some great music, surrounded by one of eighteenth c... More about this event
 

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Opening and closing times for Somerset House

Today (Wednesday) Somerset House closes at 18.00

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Location map of Somerset House

LondonTown.com - Somerset House Location Map
Underground Stations

Underground Stations

 
Temple Tube Station
 
3 minutes walk
 
 
Railway Stations

Railway Stations

 
 
 
Car Parks

Car Parks

 
Drury Lane NCP
 
9 minutes walk
 
St Martins Lane NCP
 
10 minutes walk
 
 
 

Further articles featuring Somerset House on LondonTown.com

 
February in London 2012

London Fashion Week Somerset House, WC2R 1LA 17th February 2012 - 22nd February 2012 This February London Fashion Week will be once again injecting a burst of style...

 
 
March in London 2012

Pick Me Up Contemporary Graphic Art Fair Somerset House, WC2R 1LA 22nd March 2012 - 1st April 2012 This is the third year for the UK's first contemporary...

 
 
April in London 2012

World Photo London Somerset House, WC2R 1LA 27th April 2012 - 20th May 2012 This year Somerset House will once again be the host to World Photo London,...

 
 
June in London 2012

London Jewellery Week Somerset House, WC2R 1LA 11th June 2012 - 17th June 2012 There can be precious few people who aren't partial to a sparkling piece of...

 
 
July in London 2012

BT River of Music Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DS 21st June 2012 - 22nd July 2012 How about some world class music from around the world to get you...

 
THE BEST

Hotels near Somerset House

Near Somerset House
Strand Palace Hotel London London
Strand Palace Hotel London
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel  Deluxe Double Rooms: 77% off from £95
372 Strand, WC2R | 4 minutes from Somerset House
This West End Art Deco hotel right on the Strand and next to Covent Garden is in a fantastic location for accessing central London and theatreland. ...More
 
 
 
The Waldorf Hilton London
The Waldorf Hilton
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel  Double Rooms: 84% off from £144
Aldwych, WC2B4DD | 4 minutes from Somerset House
Positioned between the City’s Square Mile and the thriving West End, this grand, Edwardian Hilton hotel welcomes guests with a patisserie and champagne bar in the ...More
 
 
 
Kingsway Hall Hotel London
Kingsway Hall Hotel
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel  Double Rooms: 70% off from £99
Great Queen Street, WC2B | 8 minutes from Somerset House
Well-equipped, comfortable rooms await guests to this elegantly modern hotel in the heart of Theatreland. Set yourself up for the day with a hearty breakfast or ...More
 
 
 
Middle Temple Hall London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Middle Temple Hall
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Middle Temple Lane, Holborn, London EC4Y | 6 minutes from Somerset House
Middle Temple Hall, completed in 1574, is late-Gothic in style. Its attractions are a rare double-hammer beam roof, an intricately carved screen (which, although heavily damaged ...More
 
 
 
Inns of Court and Royal Courts of Justice London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Inns of Court and Royal Courts of Justice
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Strand, Holborn, London WC2A | 6 minutes from Somerset House
A stunning example of Gothic architecture, London's Inns of Court date back to before the 14th century. It is here that barristers train and traditionally practice. ...More
 
 
 
Temple Church London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Temple Church
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Fleet Street, Holborn, London EC4Y | 8 minutes from Somerset House
Temple Church sits within the Inner Temple of the Inns of Court, and was originally consecrated in 1185 as the spiritual and actual home of the ...More
 
 
 
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Sights and Attractions near Somerset House

The best museums, galleries, attractions near Somerset House
Courtauld Institute Gallery London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Courtauld Institute Gallery
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Courtauld Institute of Art, Somerset House, Covent Garden, London WC2R | At Somerset House
Manet's 'Bar at the Folies-Bergeres', Van Gogh's 'Self-Portrait with a Bandaged Ear' and Renoir's 'La Loge' are just a few of the celebrated artworks displayed at ...More
 
 
 
Somerset House: Embankment Galleries London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Somerset House: Embankment Galleries
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | At Somerset House
Opened on 24th April 2008, the Embankment Galleries at Somerset House offer 750 square metres of exhibition space where the Hermitage Rooms used to be. Exhibitions ...More
 
 
 
London Transport Museum London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
London Transport Museum
London > Attractions > Museums
Covent Garden Piazza, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 5 minutes from Somerset House
After a two-year, £22 million refurbishment the London Transport Museum reopened on 22 November 2007 revealing more exhibition space than before. The museum travels back through ...More
 
 
 
THE BEST

Events near Somerset House

Near Somerset House
The Big Bingo Show London
The Big Bingo Show
London > Events > Leisure  Dates: Wednesday 15th February 2012 - 12.30pm
Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, SE1 | 8 minutes from Somerset House
...More
 
 
 
Stunning Self Portrait: Workshop (Over 7s) London
Stunning Self Portrait: Workshop (Over 7s)
London > Events > Kids Events  Dates: Wednesday 15th February 2012 at 10.30am-12.30pm and 2pm-4pm
Sir John Soane's Museum, 13 Lincoln's Inn Fields, WC2A | 10 minutes from Somerset House
...More
 
 
 
Danger UXB The Greatest Threat To St Paul's: Talk
London > Events > Exhibitions  Dates: Wednesday 15th February 2012 - 12.30pm-1.30pm
Shoe Lane Library, Little New Street, EC4A | 13 minutes from Somerset House
Peter Boalch discusses how the Cathedral was saved from destruction in the Second World War....More
 
 
 
THE BEST

Entertainment near Somerset House

Near Somerset House
Aldwych Theatre London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Aldwych Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Aldwych, Covent Garden, London WC2B4LD | 3 minutes from Somerset House
With the Waldorf Hotel sandwiched inbetween them, the Aldwych and Strand theatres were originally built to work as a pair. The Aldwych is probably most noted for ...More
 
 
 
Novello Theatre London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Novello Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Aldwych, Covent Garden, London WC2B | 3 minutes from Somerset House
Built in 1905 to form a pair with the near-identical Aldwych Theatre, the Novello Theatre (formerly known as the Strand Theatre) is one of London's more ...More
 
 
 
Savoy Theatre London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Savoy Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 4 minutes from Somerset House
Situated alongside the Savoy Hotel, the building of the current theatre with its Art Deco auditorium, was financed by Richard d'Oyly Carte with the considerable profits ...More
 
 
 
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Shopping near Somerset House

The best shops and markets near Somerset House
The Albion Emporium London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Albion Emporium
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
38 Tavistock Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 4 minutes from Somerset House
As British as a bacon buttie, buying your groceries at The Albion Emporium is like getting first dibs on Mrs Beeton's pantry. A bastion of Britishness, ...More
 
 
 
Primrose Bakery London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Primrose Bakery
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
42 Tavistock Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 4 minutes from Somerset House
If cupcakes are you cup of tea then head to the Covent Garden outlet of Primrose Bakery, a family owned enterprise which makes the most scrumptious ...More
 
 
 
Hope and Greenwood London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Hope and Greenwood
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
1 Russell Street, Covent Garden, London WC2B | 5 minutes from Somerset House
Excellent ice cream in the summer and a delicious-looking Christmas window in the winter are the kind of thing that make this candy shop a special ...More
 
 
 
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Restaurants near Somerset House

What are the best dining options near Somerset House London?
The Admiralty London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Admiralty
London > Restaurants > French restaurants
Somerset House, The Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | At Somerset House
In the evenings, approach this restaurant through the fountained courtyard of Somerset House to get yourself in the mood for a magical meal. The Admiralty is ...More
 
 
 
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Admiralty Deli at Somerset House
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | At Somerset House
This cafe can fulfil all your snack requirements while you peruse the exhibits at beautiful 18th century Somerset House....More
 
 
 
Fernandez and Wells London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Fernandez and Wells
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
Somerset House, Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | At Somerset House
Journalist Rick Wells and ex-Monmouth manager Jorge Fernandez clearly enjoy the simple things in life and that's what you'll get when you go to their Fernandez ...More
 
 
 
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Education near Somerset House

Near Somerset House
Courtauld Institute of Art London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Courtauld Institute of Art
London > Education > Arts and Drama
Somerset House, Covent Garden, London WC2R | At Somerset House
The Courtauld is one of the most prestigious art schools in the country, affiliated with the Oxbridge system and boasting a huge private location and prime ...More
 
 
 
King's College Medical School London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
King's College Medical School
London > Education > Medical Schools
Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | At Somerset House
Imperial College London is the foremost medical training faculty in the country but for non-medical graduates wishing for a change of career, King’s is the obvious ...More
 
 
 
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Career Energy
London > Education > Careers Services
4-6 Staple Inn, Holborn, London WC1V | 13 minutes from Somerset House
Situated in the heart of London, Career Energy – formed in March 2002 - offers comprehensive advice on careers, career change and job searching. They’ll analyse ...More
 
 
 
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Leisure near Somerset House

Somerset House gyms, sporting activities, health & beauty and fitness.
The Sanctuary London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Sanctuary
London > Leisure > Fitness
12 Floral Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 8 minutes from Somerset House
This day spa exclusively for women is a total pampering experience from the minute you step through the door. Located in bustling Covent Garden you'll soon ...More
 
 
 
Lincoln's Inn Fields London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Lincoln's Inn Fields
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Holborn, Holborn, London WC2A | 11 minutes from Somerset House
The largest public square in London, Lincoln's Inn Fields has a rich and varied history. In 1683 it was the site of the public beheading of ...More
 
 
 
Chang's Hapkido Academy London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Chang's Hapkido Academy
London > Leisure > Martial Arts
Topnotch Health Club, 3 Tudor Street, City, London EC4Y | 11 minutes from Somerset House
Grandmaster Gedo Chang's Hapkido martial arts schools emphasises practical self-defence, confidence, balance and fitness. The ancient Korean martial art of Hapkido is made up of three components: ...More
 
 
 
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Pubs near Somerset House

The best pubs near London Somerset House.
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Edgar Wallace
London > Nightlife > Pubs
40 Essex Street, Holborn, London WC2R | 6 minutes from Somerset House
...More
 
 
 
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Marquess of Anglesey
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
39 Bow Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 6 minutes from Somerset House
Gastropub ...More
 
 
 
The Cove London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Cove
London > Nightlife > Pubs
1 The Piazza, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 6 minutes from Somerset House
Overlooking Covent Garden Piazza, the Cove is a world away from the crowds outside. Tucked up in a worn, leather armchair under the pub’s low, beamed ...More
 
 
 
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Nightlife near Somerset House

Somerset House clubs, bars, cabaret nights, casinos and interesting nightlife.
The Lobby Bar at One Aldwych London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Lobby Bar at One Aldwych
London > Nightlife > Bars
1 Aldwych, Covent Garden, London WC2B | 3 minutes from Somerset House
Named one of the top five hotel bars in the world by the Sunday Telegraph, the Lobby Bar at the chic One Aldwych hotel is renowned ...More
 
 
 
Gordon's Wine Bar London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Gordon's Wine Bar
London > Nightlife > Wine Bars
47 Villiers Street, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 8 minutes from Somerset House
London's oldest wine bar and family-run underground tavern. Home to Samuel Pepys in the 1680s, the building housing Gordon’s is now home to a regular, thriving crowd ...More
 
 
 
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Lowlander Beer Cafe
London > Nightlife > Bars
36 Drury Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2B | 8 minutes from Somerset House
The reputation of the Benelux breweries precedes them and this themed bar captures the flair of Dutch cafe culture too. The impressive row of shiny silver ...More
 
 
 
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Meeting venue hire near Somerset House

Where to have your meeting, conference, exhibition, private dining or training course near Somerset House.
Silver Fleet - Woods River Cruises London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Silver Fleet - Woods River Cruises
London > Business > Venue Hire
Somerset House South Wing Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | At Somerset House
Enjoy a luxury cruise on the Silver Fleet. Departing from the Savoy Pier and cruising along the Thames. A classy way to see the Thames....More
 
 
 
Somerset House London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Somerset House
London > Business > Venue Hire
Somerset House, Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | At Somerset House
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, ...More
 
 
 
Two Temple Place London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Two Temple Place
London > Business > Venue Hire
Two Temple Place, Holborn, London WC2R | 5 minutes from Somerset House
...More
 
 
 
 

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The Courtauld Collection
Exhibitions | Until 31st December 2013 

Somerset House At Somerset House

Paintings, sculpture, drawings and prints from the early Renaissance period to the 20th century....More

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

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

 
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

 
The Lion King
The Lion King
Theatre | Until 1st April 2012 

The Lyceum Theatre 3 minutes walk from Somerset House

The Lion King tells the story of Simba - the epic adventure of his battles, his friendships, his dreams and ...More

 
Legally Blonde: The Musical
Legally Blonde: The Musical
Theatre | Until 27th October 2012 

Savoy Theatre 4 minutes walk from Somerset House

With almost 1000 manicures, perms and make-overs under its belt Legally Blonde The Musical made a fabulously girly addition to ...More

 
Midnight Tango
Midnight Tango
Dance | Until 31st March 2012 

Aldwych Theatre 4 minutes walk from Somerset House

Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing fame star in this dance-narrative extravaganza, set in a Buenos ...More

 
Send To Print/Print To Send
Exhibitions | Until 25th February 2012 

The Aram Gallery 5 minutes walk from Somerset House

Contemporary sculpture and designs made using the rapid prototyping technique offered by 3-D printing technology, by designers, artists and studios ...More

Sense And The City: Smart, Connected And On The Move
Exhibitions | Until 18th March 2012 

London Transport Museum 5 minutes walk from Somerset House

A display of images, installations and objects including a futurist vision by artist Syd Meads, models of a spiral escalator, ...More

Shrek The Musical
Shrek The Musical
Theatre | Until 19th February 2012 

Theatre Royal Drury Lane 5 minutes walk from Somerset House

Given Shrek's popularity at the Box Office it was only a matter of time before a live version took to ...More

 
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