Somerset House

Somerset House features a formidable art gallery , a beautiful fountain court , a terraced café and a classy restaurant . The courtyard and fountains are open until 11pm in in summer. Read more

Check the gallery inside, there are nice & cosy collections from time to time from all over the world. And check for the outdoor movie nights in the summer! Also ice-skating is amazing in the winter.

Theme is "emotional state "! you can visit biennale between 4-23 Sep. There is also a lovely terrace where you can end your day drinking cold sparkling.

The courtyard of Somerset House was used as a generic St Petersburg square in Goldeneye (1995) where Jack Wade's car breaks down and James Bond assists him while discussing about his mission. Read more

Check out the various staircases (Stamp, Nelson, Courtauld and Miles) around Somerset House. Free tours on Thurs and Saturdays.

If you would like to experience fantastic atmosphere of traditional english elite. You welcone to visit Somerset house. All fresh news of art and modern are met within the beautiful castle type museum

A beautiful building housing surprising and varied temporary and permanent collections and event . Definitely check what's on. Always worth a visit. The summer open air cinema is awesome!

Very quick tour of the ground, massive and oddly quiet this time of the year, I can only imagine how great it would be for Christmas

Great date night place for winter nights. Ice skating or watching people skate while having coffee is really nice.

If you love food, the current elBulli exhibition is unmissable: from the history of the restaurant to the creative process behind Ferranadria Adrià's genius modernist cuisine, it's... mouthwatering.

Summer gigs in the courtyard are awesome - small and chilled but cheerful crowd, great sound and amazing setting. Worth it even if you don't love the band playing!

Home to the Navy Board when built in the 18th century, it incorporated direct access to the river so officers could travel by barge to the dockyards at Deptford and Greenwich. Find your maritime story Read more

Even if you are not visiting one of the many exhibitions and events organised here throughout the year, come to sit in its beautiful and quiet neoclassical courtyard away from London’s busy streets.

Hosting numerous contemporary art and design exhibitions , as well as open-air concerts , film screenings and other events and the most beautiful outdoor ice-rink in the city during winter... Read more

great sightseeing and the terrace overlooking the Thames, near Strand so very central and have good great exhibitions in Courtauld Gallery

What a beautiful way to spend an afternoon. Fountains and little tables to sit and eat at. Simply enjoy a relaxing time in a wonderful atmosphere

Great exhibition and art gallery ! Have a beautiful fountain court and nice outdoor cafes

The Light Well in Somerset House acted as the cells of Pentonville Prison , where Lord Blackwood is held prior to his hanging in Sherlock Holmes (2009).

Definitely go see a film here when they're showing one. Any film will do.

They offer free guided tours on the first Saturday of every month, but tickets are a first come first serve basis. Check out the free exhibition under the embankment galleries for a good introduction.

Somerset House courtyard and the turning into it from Strand appeared in Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) as James Bond drives his DB5 in on his way to meet M. Read more

Housed in a neoclassical building between The Shard and River Thames, Somerset House continues to put on lofty shows. Read more

A maze of different galleries , exhibitions and eating place but a sheltered from the busy center

In the Tomorrow Never Dies filmmakers decided to show this building as the War Office instead of the real old War Office in London. You can see it when Bond attend an emergency meeting held there.

Fab to visit and a great place to work. My business is based here and the facilities for events , meetings and training are second to none.

Right now, this place is all about the Christmas tree , the skating rink and the Fortnum & Mason lodge . Bring it on!

This Strand building is home to 3 amazing art galleries : The Gilbert Collection, the Courtauld Institute, and the Hermitage Rooms. Don't miss the courtyard with fountains—beautiful in the summer.

Ice skating on Christmas Eve was magical. Made me feel very festive , the champagne afterwards helped no end!

Ice Skating in the winter, Fashion in the fall, and just a nice place to sit the rest of the time.

The van Gogh collection is beautifull! You can check it out peacefully . It's much calmer than the national galery.

One of the most emblematic places to visit in London and to get yourself lost. Always many venues occurring so visit the website to know what's on.

Always check the schedule to see what's happening. The El Buli Retrospective was phenomenal. Many great outings can be experienced here.

Somerset House contains a formidable art gallery (the wonderful Courtauld), a beautiful fountain court , a terraced café and a classy restaurant . Read more

The coolest ice-skating place in downtown London! Great music and people.Go early to avoid sold-out.

Don't miss the cakes in Tom's Cafe . It's tucked inside of the main building and is a real find with great food.

I discovered somerset house "by accident" the visual impact of the ice skating rink is stunning!

Grand space with less crowd. Good photo opportunity

Once a royal residence, the neoclassical courtyard of Somerset House is now home to three contemporary and classical art galleries , as well as the gilded State barge. Read more

24/7 is one of the most impresive exhibitions ... can’t miss

Once a royal residence, the neoclassical courtyard of Somerset House is now home to three contemporary and classical art galleries , as well as the gilded State barge. Read more

A few days a week they have good, free walking tours .

The number of exhibitions that I have visited here have been fab!

Excellent exhibits and events . The courtyard alone is a fabulous place to come and find peace .

Built by the Duke of Somerset (executed in 1552 before the building was complete), it was later a residence for the queens of Charles I and II, and was regarded as a dangerous hotbed of Catholicism.

I like that place and i am also like historical place and iam suggestions for all you are visit there Read more

Visited the Courtauld Collection. A hidden little gem with some great French impressionist paintings .

A new cafe called Pennethornes - excellent snacks , reasonably priced cocktails and stunning surroundings

A spectacular venue staging some great events . Definitely worth a visit if invited.

Obviously amazing in Fashion Week however it is just as good out of, for its exhibits and the beautiful decor

Ice Skating in the winter and so much to do great location