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Somerset House
Event Space and Art Gallery
City of Westminster, London
Has a stamp of approval from The Guardian and The Telegraph
"Great for ice skating in the winter and outdoor movie nights!"(10 Tips)
"The summer open air cinema is awesome!"(3 Tips)
"neoclassical courtyard of Somerset House is now home"(3 Tips)
"neoclassical courtyard of Somerset House is now home"(3 Tips)
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Nice enough place, some good events and exhibitions.
Evening StandardMay 11, 2012Summer Screen at Somerset House is a 12-day season of outdoor screenings which take place amongst the elegant colonnades of Somerset House’s expansive courtyard. Read more
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
The GuardianApril 25, 2012"Informal opera performances in the west London park every summer, under a spectacular canopy with seating for 1,000 people..." Read more
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.
- The GuardianApril 25, 2012"A London hotspot in summer for open-air gigs and films, and in winter for ice-skating..." Read more
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
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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.
Closed until 7:30 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 7:30 AM–11:00 PM
+44 20 7845 4600
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Yes (incl. American Express)
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- 9.1
"A lovely gallery. Temporary exhibitions change frequently and you can always go back for the permanent one. Absolutely favourite! It is not free though."
Ieva Andrukaitytė 
"Brilliant - good-sized too. Get there 15 mins before, queues for skates can be slow."
Trojan Badger- 8.3
"Consistently great service. Delicious dishes, well composed and excellently executed. The desserts are a no miss."
Paul Gallagher
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