Somerset House

Overview

Somerset House is a spectacular neo-classical building in the heart of London, sitting between the Strand and the River Thames. During summer months 55 fountains dance in the courtyard, and in winter you can skate on London's favourite ice rink. Somerset House also hosts open-air concerts and films, contemporary art and design exhibitions, family workshops and free guided tours of spaces usually hidden to visitors.

The mission of Somerset House Trust is to conserve and maintain Somerset House to the highest standards and to develop the site as a public space which is universally recognised as a world class visitor attraction and centre of excellence for culture and the arts.

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Practical Information

Events at Somerset House

Film4 Summer Screen at Somerset House

Summer Series at Somerset House at Somerset House

Alex Clare at Somerset House

Band of Horses at Somerset House

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Prices

Free Admission excluding admission to the Embankment Galleries, The Courtauld Gallery or specified events.

Admission may vary. Please check http://www.somersethouse.org.uk/ for further information

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Venue Details & Map

Somerset House

Address

The Strand

London

WC2R 1LA

Telephone:

+44 (0)20 7845 4600

Email:

info@somersethouse.org.uk

Website:

http://www.somersethouse.org.uk

Public transport:

Tube: Temple/Covent Garden/ Charing Cross/Embankment Mainline: Charing Cross/Waterloo/Blackfriars

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Facilities

Accessible Bathroom Facilities

Bathrooms available with emergency call system

Designated wheelchair accessible public toilet

Some toilets with handrails

Accessible Venue Facilities

Level access, ramp or lift to dining area

Level access, ramp or lift to restaurant or cafe

Level access, ramp or lift to the bar

Level access, ramp or lift to the lounge

Level access, ramp or lift to the shop

Accessible Communication Facilities

Audible alarm system

Clear signage (colour contrast, large letters or pictograms)

Hearing loop system

Accessible Venue Facilities

Assistance dogs welcome

Emergency evacuation procedures for guests with disabilities

Special dietary requirements catered for

Staff available to assist

Staff available twenty four hours

Staff disability awareness trained

Access into the Building

Assisted wheelchair access

Automatic doors

Steps with handrails to entrance

Temporary ramps available

Additional Accessible Facilities

Accessible baby changing rooms

Level access, ramp or lift from entrance to reception

Level access, ramp or lift to information point

Level access, ramp or lift to ticket issuing point

Low reception or information counters

Portable chip and pin machines

Accessible Parking Facilities

Blue badge parking available

Access Inside Building Facilities

Accessible lift

Lift buttons with raised numbers or letters

Lift with spoken announcements on arrival at each floor

Ramps within building

Some routes suitable for limited mobility users

Some routes suitable for wheelchair users

Steps within building

Attraction Facilities

Gift shop

Indoors

Outdoors

Public toilets

Booking Facilities

Group bookings accepted

Catering Facilities

Bar

Cafe

Event catering

Halal options on menu

Kosher options on menu

Nut-free option on menu

Outdoor dining / Beer garden

Picnic site

Private Dining

Restaurant

Vegetarian options on menu

Event Facilities

In house AV available

Available for wedding receptions

Breakout Rooms

Conference rooms / Meeting rooms

Event facilities

Licenced for civil marriages

Civil Partnership licence held

Venue allows outside catering

Raked or tiered seating offered

Trade vehicle access

Venue can display vehicles inside

Wedding service

General Facilities

Internet access

Lifts

Good views

Payment Facilities

Credit cards accepted

Debit cards accepted

Free entry