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Somerset House
Somerset House
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Somerset House is a grand neoclassical building on the banks of the River Thames, offering a diverse range of cultural experiences, from contemporary art exhibitions and outdoor concerts to ice skating in the winter
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Somerset House hosts an exciting variety of events throughout the year, from contemporary art exhibitions and immersive installations to film screenings, concerts, and outdoor markets. In the summer, its central courtyard turns into an open-air cinema, and in the winter, it transforms into a beautiful ice-skating rink. Make sure you book tickets for the ice-rink well in advance as it sells out quickly
Somerset House is conveniently located between Covent Garden and the Strand, making it an easy addition to a day of exploring some of London’s other top sights, such as the National Gallery or Trafalgar Square
Did you know?
Somerset House once housed government offices, including the Navy Board and the Inland Revenue. In fact, it was the site of the first official public records office in England, storing crucial historical documents for the country!