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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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Perfect place to take visiting parents. Be sure to check out the Nelson Stair near the toilets.
Dani DutraApril 26, 2010If you are around,grab some lunch there or bring your own and sit in the sun in the courtyard!Lovely!
Business TravellerAugust 24, 2010Elizabeth I lived here before she was made queen, and it later housed the body of Oliver Cromwell as it lay in state after his death in 1658 Read more
Ivan D'AlbertiNovember 23, 2011I and my fiance were here few minutes ago.Very nice atmosphere expecially when gettin dark.An hour of skating. Deposit bags are extra cost..
- hub by Premier InnNovember 17, 2015Skate at Somerset House with Fortnum & Mason until 10 January 2016
Tobias BatkinJanuary 12, 2016Still don't really get what this place is but seem to end up here often enough!
Excited to get the skates on and get into the festive spirit.
Şakir ÇakınApril 12, 2018Büyük bir sanat merkezi. Yazın açıkhava sineması ve kışın buzpateni pisti oluyormuş. Nisanda giderseniz fiskiye var 😁
Erica P.February 21, 2016Entre na Somerset House e saia pelo outro lado para uma vista incrível do Tâmisa e da London Eye ;)
Nurgül ÖztürkApril 25, 2015Görülmeye değer!kraliçenin çocukken oyun oynadığı bahçede çay içiyorsunuz😀☕️☕️
'Tarkan Arslan'January 28, 2014Christmas zamani courtyard da sevgiliyle buz pateni yapmak cok guzel olmali ;)
НJanuary 6, 2012Хорошая галлерея!интересные картины,известные авторы:Пикассо,Ван Гог,Монэ,Кандиски и многие другие.
Dsignoria LinoviOctober 25, 2017Ben gittiğimde buz pateni kuruyorlardı , kitapçısı harikulade güzel olan galeri
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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."
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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
- FLO
7:30 PM on July 19, 2025
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