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Somerset House
Event Space and Art Gallery
City of Westminster, London
Has a stamp of approval from The Telegraph and Londonist
"Great for ice skating in the winter and outdoor movie nights!"(10 Tips)
"The summer open air cinema is awesome!"(3 Tips)
"Have a beautiful fountain court and nice outdoor cafes"(3 Tips)
"neoclassical courtyard of Somerset House is now home"(2 Tips)
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Marcus Leis AllionJuly 3, 2011Great for Parent/s of young children. Floor fountains provide them with hours of fun on a hot day. Leaving you to enjoy a decent coffee in the sun.
Ollie GrahamFebruary 12, 2016Went to Big Bang Data - interesting and well laid out. Beautiful building
Andrew RolphNovember 23, 2014HMRC (formerly Inland Revenue) used to be here. HMRC headquarters has now moved to 100 Parliament Street.
Clara BayarriSeptember 28, 2014Exposition site, make sure you visit the ice skating rink in the winter- Steve BellDecember 11, 2016Nice place to visit, especially around Christmas when the ice rink is in place.
Pearson - Always LearningApril 10, 2014Makerversity is a work space for start-up making and manufacturing businesses, and applied learning opportunities.
HISTORY UKJanuary 17, 2011Built by the Duke of Somerset (executed in 1552 before the building was complete), it was later a residence for the queens of Charles I and II, and was regarded as a dangerous hotbed of Catholicism.
The TelegraphDecember 24, 2012Turning down the ramp on the Embankment side to the terrace of Somerset House (www.somersethouse.org.uk).
One Big CommunityJuly 6, 2013We regularly have meetings at Somerset House courtesy of the Big Society.
Tony BlankAugust 14, 2014Extremely great venue for films, but avoid the gross hot dogs with cinnamon onions!
Georgina OldenOctober 24, 2012Go in August and snuggle up in blankets with the most beautiful open air cinema
Amra SabySeptember 10, 2016Creativity 😃 Gavin Turk "estimated population of the world" on a specific date
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Somerset House is a spectacular neo-classical building in the heart of London. An inspiring space for art, culture and creative exchange.
Open until 11:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 7:30 AM–11:00 PM
+44 20 7845 4600
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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Places inside Somerset House
- 9.0
"Great collection of impressionist paintings. A day is not enough to see everything."
Turkan - 9.0
"Brilliant - good-sized too. Get there 15 mins before, queues for skates can be slow."
Trojan Badger - 8.3
"Scratch menu - 3 courses for £20 - made of leftover cuts and produce, offered between 5.30 and 6.30... Amazing quality, delicious, nice bright setting and service. Highly recommended!"
Daren Williams
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- 7.8
"Great place for seeing everything the London Coffee Festival! Very large and open spaced with plenty to see."
Chris Haines - 8.6
"After this refurbishment this event space is more welcoming and allows for some entertainment around the bar area"
Enzo Martinelli 
"A huge but very well organised and pleasant event space. Friendly staff and nice food."
Chris Haines
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Upcoming Events
- Sarathy Korwar and David Soin Tappeser
12:00 PM on April 26, 2025
- Joy Oladokun
7:30 PM on July 15, 2025
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7:30 PM on July 19, 2025
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