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Somerset House

Somerset House

Event Space and Art Gallery
City of Westminster, London
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    Mobile World Live
    "Great for ice skating in the winter and outdoor movie nights!"(10 Tips)
    Mia B.
    "The summer open air cinema is awesome!"(3 Tips)
    Morgans Hotel Group M.
    "neoclassical courtyard of Somerset House is now home"(3 Tips)
    Ekaterina S.
    "good great exhibitions in Courtauld Gallery"(2 Tips)
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  • Person 5.heart icon on user image
    Person 5July 12, 2016
    A great place for free and paid exhibitions and a really cool music venue.
  • Evening Standard
    Evening StandardMay 11, 2012
    Summer 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
  • Chris R.heart icon on user image
    Chris R (thechristophe)May 7, 2019
    Been here 10+ times
    Nice enough place, some good events and exhibitions.
  • Marcus L.
    Marcus Leis AllionJuly 3, 2011
    Great 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.
  • Andrew C.heart icon on user image
    Andrew CheungSeptember 2, 2017
    Absolutely stunning architecture, and great, great court yard.
  • Andrew C.heart icon on user image
    Andrew CheungSeptember 2, 2017
    Absolutely stunning architecture, and great, GREAT courtyard
  • Puppala D.heart icon on user image
    Puppala DupiDecember 18, 2015
    Great gallery, exhibitions and outdoor events. Nice cafe too
  • Amnon B.
    Amnon BNovember 13, 2013
    Go skating after seeing one if the most amazing art collection in London
  • The Guardian
    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
  • Ollie G.heart icon on user image
    Ollie GrahamFebruary 12, 2016
    Went to Big Bang Data - interesting and well laid out. Beautiful building
  • Sanne T.heart icon on user image
    Sanne ThijsJune 3, 2016
    Take your time to walk through. Be amazed by the big names!
  • Andrew R.
    Andrew RolphNovember 23, 2014
    HMRC (formerly Inland Revenue) used to be here. HMRC headquarters has now moved to 100 Parliament Street.
  • Chris H.heart icon on user image
    Chris HainesAugust 8, 2015
    A lovely area with plenty of things to do here.
  • Jo W.
    Jo WebberMay 24, 2012
    Tom's kitchen, burrata with citrus and almonds.decadently good...
  • Clara B.
    Clara BayarriSeptember 28, 2014
    Exposition site, make sure you visit the ice skating rink in the winter
  • Anna M.
    Toms deli the undisputed best healthy lunch ever!
  • Steve B.heart icon on user image
    Steve BellDecember 11, 2016
    Nice place to visit, especially around Christmas when the ice rink is in place.
  • Amy R.heart icon on user image
    Amy RobertsonMarch 6, 2016
    Lovely venue with lots of random events and galleries
  • Giacomo M.heart icon on user image
    Giacomo MasonOctober 23, 2017
    One of the most beautiful event/exhibitions spaces in London
  • Pearson - Always Learning
    Makerversity is a work space for start-up making and manufacturing businesses, and applied learning opportunities.
  • Leica H.heart icon on user image
    Leica HardyAugust 4, 2018
    Courtauld Gallery has a wonderful collection of Impressionist works.
  • Giorgi M.heart icon on user image
    Giorgi MerebashviliSeptember 20, 2016
    London design bienalle is very good please don't miss out
  • Richardheart icon on user image
    RichardFebruary 3, 2016
    Always something going on, pop in and take a look around!!
  • Fatma G.heart icon on user image
    Fatma GencFebruary 24, 2016
    Don't forget to stop by here, always going on some great expo. #free
  • Jawharah💎heart icon on user image
    Jawharah💎August 5, 2021
    I loved the outdoor cafe
  • The Guardian
    The GuardianApril 25, 2012
    "A London hotspot in summer for open-air gigs and films, and in winter for ice-skating..." Read more
  • Seamus M.heart icon on user image
    Seamus McQuaidAugust 17, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    some of the great photos from the exhibition
  • Enzo M.heart icon on user image
    Enzo MartinelliJuly 3, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Love the fountain court
  • Caitlin C.
    Caitlin ClementsFebruary 2, 2018
    Seen in Downton Abbey, X-Men First Class, Sherlock, and more.
  • One Big Communityheart icon on user image
    One Big CommunityJuly 6, 2013
    We regularly have meetings at Somerset House courtesy of the Big Society.
  • Saeed K.heart icon on user image
    Saeed KMay 30, 2015
    I have never been inside but the place looks interesting
  • Tony B.
    Tony BlankAugust 14, 2014
    Extremely great venue for films, but avoid the gross hot dogs with cinnamon onions!
  • The Telegraph
    The TelegraphDecember 24, 2012
    Turning down the ramp on the Embankment side to the terrace of Somerset House (www.somersethouse.org.uk). 
  • Matteo P.heart icon on user image
    Matteo PenzoJune 24, 2023
    Wow what a scenic building.
  • Seamus M.heart icon on user image
    Seamus McQuaidAugust 17, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    First of many great photos from exhibition
  • Zafeiris S.
    Zafeiris SyrrasOctober 24, 2014
    Always good for coffee. During the night impressively lit
  • Georgina O.
    Georgina OldenOctober 24, 2012
    Go in August and snuggle up in blankets with the most beautiful open air cinema
  • Mike B.heart icon on user image
    Mike BroscheJune 5, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Always has exhibitions running which are free
  • Hungry B.
    Hungry BearApril 28, 2016
    Great place to hang out.. Smells history..
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    DamianMarch 7, 2015
    Sign up the newsletter and never miss an event :)
  • James P.
    James PartonDecember 4, 2014
    Fun looking at all the 'stuff' on the shelves.
  • Simon
    SimonNovember 15, 2013
    The very best place for Christmas skating.
  • LukaSHheart icon on user image
    LukaSHJune 9, 2015
    Summer fountain to play in! :)
  • rabinheart icon on user image
    rabinMarch 1, 2019
    Been here 50+ times
    Grand Central is literally the best thing about Somerset House
  • Andrew C.heart icon on user image
    Andrew CheungSeptember 2, 2017
    Absolutely stunning architecture.
  • Ged C.heart icon on user image
    Ged CarrollJanuary 28, 2016
    Been here 25+ times
    Great exhibition space
  • Katrina W.heart icon on user image
    Katrina WilsonDecember 12, 2013
    Great place to visit especially near Christmas
  • Hui-ern N.heart icon on user image
    Hui-ern NgDecember 7, 2014
    The citrus tart... So yummmm
  • Tim B.
    Tim BrennanFebruary 5, 2014
    The gents toilets has a fireplace. Nice touch.
  • Mobile World Live
    Mobile World LiveJanuary 14, 2012
    Great for ice skating in the winter and outdoor movie nights!
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