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For more information please visit https://strandaldwych.org. Our Strand, New Wing and River Terrace and Great Arch entrances are all currently open. Somerset House. Strand, London WC2R 1LA. +44 (0)20 7845 4600. Use the Transport for London (TfL) Journey Planner to find the best route to Somerset House. By London Underground.
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Plan your visit. Somerset House is fully open to the public. Admission to Somerset House is free, but you’ll need to buy a ticket for some exhibitions and events. Part of the Strand outside Somerset House is now a pedestrian/cycle zone. The Strand is permanently closed to traffic between Surrey Street and Waterloo Bridge.
Contents. Somerset House. For the 18th-century town house of the Duke of Somerset, see Somerset House, Park Lane. Somerset House is a large Renaissance complex situated on the south side of the Strand in central London, overlooking the River Thames, just east of Waterloo Bridge. The Georgian era quadrangle was built on the site of a Tudor ...
- Things to Do in Somerset House
- Places to Eat and Drink in Somerset House
- The History of Somerset House
- Practical Information For Visiting
- Somerset House Map
Take one of the Free Tours of Somerset House
Somerset House looks like pretty much any other Neoclassical Georgian building at first glance – albeit a rather impressive one (there’s a reason I chose it as one of the most handsome spots in London). The buildings are striking, but wait until you hear the stories behind them. Luckily for all of us, Somerset House runs a rota of free tours to take you deep into its sombre and salacious past. My favourite is the Old Palace Tour. By telling the story of the three Catholic queens who lived at...
Visit an Exhibition
Somerset House plays host to a revolving door of artistic exhibitions. These include visual art across mediums including sculpture, painting, photography as well as live performances. It’s refreshing to see such an important historical site showcasing such an eclectic range of contemporary arts. Never one to be put in a box, past exhibitions have ranged from a collection of Snoopy cartoons to shows as part of London Fashion Week and just about everything in between. Check the calendar and you...
Summer Series
Nothing says “summer in London” like open-air concerts. Bonus points if they’re held around a stunning venue like Somerset House’s Summer Series. Each summer, Somerset House teams up with American Express to put on a calendar of raucous concerts across 11 action-packed evenings. Although the 2019 lineup hasn’t been announced yet, if 2018 is anything to go by – it’s bound to be a banger. Last year the stage was graced by the likes of Jorja Smith, MGMT and The Roots. The concerts are held in th...
Hej Coffee
If you need a little caffeine to perk you up before exploring more of Somerset House, I suggest stopping by Hej Coffee. It’s no secret that I’m a bit of a snob when it comes to coffee – but Hej covers all the bases. They serve great coffee, as well as a tasty selection of pastries and cakes to go with. Coffees are roasted locally in Woolwich and prepared to the highest standard. Interiors-wise, the cafe’s team have done a great job of sympathetically redecorating so that there’s plenty of cha...
Fernandez + Wells
Another cafe in Somerset House, Fernandez + Wells brings bistro-style light bites, tasty breakfasts and coffees to Somerset House. They also have a great wine list if you need something a little stronger.
Rooftop Terrace
A sleek-yet-approachable bar on the roof of one of London’s most recognisable and impressive buildings? Sign me up. Since it’s on a rooftop and London is not exactly known for its balmy winter nights, the bar is only open during the summer months, so get in while the sun is shining. During summer, Somerset House pairs up with beer legends San Miguel to offer a menu of beer (including a tasting menu), along with Iberian-inspired food platters. With views like these, it’s no surprise that it’s...
Somerset House is really an incredible sight to behold, but it’s even more spectacular when you know the history behind it. The story of Somerset House reads much like an epic saga, filled with lords, princesses and dramatic battles.
Where is Somerset House?
Strand, London WC2R 1LA If you’re looking for where Somerset House is, it can be a little tricky as there are actually four entrances. However, each one will take you through to the exhibitions, cafe and restaurant. Somerset House is located at the end of the Strand, on the bank of the Thames near Waterloo Bridge.
How to Get to Somerset House
If you’re looking to get the tube, the closest stop is Temple. This will drop you off just metres from the riverside entrance to Somerset House. Alternatively, it’s less than 15 minutes walk from Charing Cross, City Thameslink (Ludgate Hill entrance) and Waterloo railway stations.
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Somerset House. Between 1603 and 1692 Somerset House was the official residence of the Queen of England and for most of that period, as the home of Roman Catholic consorts, one of the most controversial buildings in Britain. It takes its name from Edward VI’s uncle, the protector of England, Edward Seymour the Duke of Somerset.
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Dec 23, 2017 · The brief for the new Somerset House outlined a more public institution; and the extent of Chambers’ drawings reflect the challenge posed by the project. Unlike Paris, which boasted individual grand projets like Antoine’s La Monnaie (Paris Mint) and Gabriel’s Ecole Militaire and Place Louis XV, which Chambers had just visited, Somerset House was proposed as a single building housing all ...
