Somerset House
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GENERAL INFORMATION
An arts centre and creative commune built in the neoclassical style, holding exhibitions, talks, music nights, and other events.
Insider Tip
Take a wander inside and read all about Nelson’s Stair, lovingly restored in the 1950s following WWII bomb damage.
When you visit Somerset House in the summer, you're greeted by 55 fountains in the front courtyard
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Designed by William Chambers in 1775 for royal societies, Somerset House now contains two fabulous galleries.
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The cobblestone Italianate courtyard, where Admiral Nelson used to walk, makes a great setting for 55 playful fountains and is transformed into a romantic ice rink in winter.
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Address: Strand, London WC2R 1LA, UK
Website: https://www.somersethouse.org.uk/
Phone: +44 20 7845 4600
Hours: Open (Closes at 7:00pm)
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Insider Tip
Insider Tip
Take a wander inside and read all about Nelson’s Stair, lovingly restored in the 1950s following WWII bomb damage.
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