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Somerset House

Somerset House

Event Space and Art Gallery
City of Westminster, London
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    The experts at The Telegraph and New York Habitat recommend this place
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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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  • James W.heart icon on user image
    James WhatleyAugust 20, 2014
    Open Air Cinema
  • Ged C.heart icon on user image
    Ged CarrollJanuary 28, 2016
    Been here 25+ times
    Great exhibition space
  • Alicia M.heart icon on user image
    Alicia ManifoldMarch 18, 2015
    Summer on the terrace for drinks!!!!
  • Sabrina G.heart icon on user image
    Sabrina GagnonSeptember 30, 2018
    Nice spot to chill out outside!
  • LukaSHheart icon on user image
    LukaSHJune 9, 2015
    Summer fountain to play in! :)
  • Nicholas V.
    Nicholas ValbusaJanuary 15, 2013
    The exhibition about Tim Walker was very nice!
  • Sonia L.heart icon on user image
    Sonia LouroSeptember 11, 2018
    Check out the HEJ Coffee bar!
  • Dani D.
    Dani DutraApril 26, 2010
    If you are around,grab some lunch there or bring your own and sit in the sun in the courtyard!Lovely!
  • Chedva K.heart icon on user image
    Chedva KleinhandlerJanuary 16, 2014
    Amazing exhibition- Isabella Blow's fashion
  • 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
  • Jen B.heart icon on user image
    Jen BotezatMarch 7, 2018
    It's very historic and makery!
  • Stefanie R.heart icon on user image
    Stefanie ReisOctober 12, 2014
    Super fun during weekends!
  • Oğulcan G.heart icon on user image
    Oğulcan GirginçJune 5, 2015
    Great place but always too crowded! 😔
  • Business Traveller
    Business TravellerAugust 24, 2010
    Elizabeth 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
  • Londonist
    LondonistAugust 22, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Perfect place to take visiting parents. Be sure to check out the Nelson Stair near the toilets.
  • Chris
    ChrisMay 5, 2014
    Go and see the Sony Photography Exhibition!!
  • Jia L.heart icon on user image
    Jia LiMarch 13, 2015
    Guy bourdin show was fantastic
  • ᴡ L.heart icon on user image
    ᴡ LindmarkMay 28, 2015
    Nice views from terrace
  • Mobile World Live
    Mobile World LiveJanuary 14, 2012
    Great for ice skating in the winter and outdoor movie nights!
  • Angela L.heart icon on user image
    Angela LauFebruary 27, 2015
    Fashion, art and courses
  • Eleonora C.heart icon on user image
    Eleonora CarisiMarch 19, 2015
    Now on Beard expo by Mr.Elbanks 💂
  • Ivan D.
    Ivan D'AlbertiNovember 23, 2011
    I and my fiance were here few minutes ago.Very nice atmosphere expecially when gettin dark.An hour of skating. Deposit bags are extra cost..
  • Jarrett 🌈 N.
    Jarrett 🌈 NolanMay 26, 2011
    The outdoor courtyard is surprisingly serene.
  • hub b.
    hub by Premier InnNovember 17, 2015
    Skate at Somerset House with Fortnum & Mason until 10 January 2016
  • Leslie Q.heart icon on user image
    Leslie QJanuary 22, 2015
    This venue is so good it hurts.
  • Tobias B.heart icon on user image
    Tobias BatkinJanuary 12, 2016
    Still don't really get what this place is but seem to end up here often enough!
  • Martita P.heart icon on user image
    Martita PinillaDecember 5, 2014
    Skate on ice in Christmas time
  • Alex W.
    Alex WatsonMarch 15, 2012
    Great coffee at the New Fernadez & Wells.
  • Andrew S.heart icon on user image
    Andrew SmallwoodDecember 11, 2011
    Come in the winter and ice skate
  • Dr. Richard Kimera S.
    Dr. Richard Kimera SsunaDecember 22, 2014
    Enjoyable. Please vist
  • Nat F.
    Nat FriedmanJanuary 19, 2014
    Great breakfast.
  • SEO-Doctor
    SEO-DoctorJuly 17, 2010
    Saw Corrine Bailey Rae last night, nice. The venue is amazing.
  • Victoria M.heart icon on user image
    Victoria MarcosMarch 18, 2014
    Beautiful place !
  • Veronique F.
    Veronique FrenchAugust 2, 2013
    Fun, fun.......
  • Davide S.
    Davide ScalzoFebruary 19, 2012
    toilette for both men and women..awkward!
  • HISTORY TV18
    HISTORY TV18March 13, 2013
    Jab Tak Hai Jaan: A part of the song 'Saans' was shot here.
  • Sergej
    SergejDecember 8, 2010
    enjoy skating or a least have fun watching the crowd skating!
  • maria f.
    maria firminoAugust 10, 2012
    Love sound of water!
  • Gustavo D.
    Gustavo Del Villar SanzOctober 14, 2014
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  • DAZED AND CONFUSED
    DAZED AND CONFUSEDNovember 26, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Excited to get the skates on and get into the festive spirit.
  • Carolineheart icon on user image
    CarolineMay 21, 2012
    find 'old map man'.
  • Claudia
    ClaudiaAugust 29, 2010
    See the Courtauld Institute of Art.
  • Paul C.
    Paul CrookeOctober 8, 2009
    Ice skating for an hour
  • David A.
    David AndrewNovember 19, 2009
    Christmas skating
  • Şakir Ç.
    Şakir ÇakınApril 12, 2018
    Büyük bir sanat merkezi. Yazın açıkhava sineması ve kışın buzpateni pisti oluyormuş. Nisanda giderseniz fiskiye var 😁
  • Erica P.
    Erica P.February 21, 2016
    Entre na Somerset House e saia pelo outro lado para uma vista incrível do Tâmisa e da London Eye ;)
  • Ayşen K.heart icon on user image
    Ayşen KimsesizerJuly 19, 2016
    Harika bir yer güneşlenmek için süper
  • Nurgül Ö.
    Nurgül ÖztürkApril 25, 2015
    Görülmeye değer!kraliçenin çocukken oyun oynadığı bahçede çay içiyorsunuz😀☕️☕️
  • 'Tarkan A.
    'Tarkan Arslan'January 28, 2014
    Christmas zamani courtyard da sevgiliyle buz pateni yapmak cok guzel olmali ;)
  • Vanessa S.heart icon on user image
    Vanessa SeixasFebruary 3, 2016
    Não deixem de conhecer, vale o passeio.
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