Somerset House London, UK

Description

Somerset House London is the stunning neo-classic building which sits right in the heart of the English capital, between the Strand and The Thames. Formerly one of the Royal palaces, previous residents of Somerset House London include Princess Elizabeth (who would go on to become Queen Elizabeth I), as well as the wives of Kings James I, Charles I and Charles II.Today, Somerset House London houses numerous organisations with an artistic or cultural focus, including The Royal Society of Literature, Dartmouth Films, The Smith Institute, The Courtauld Institute of Art, and the London Centre for Arts and Cultural Exchange to name but a few. The venue also provides the location for numerous concerts, outdoor film screenings and family workshops throughout the year. As such, the Somerset House schedule is never quiet. In the wintertime, Somerset House London is the setting for a stunning ice-skating rink, presented by Tiffany and Co.For all the latest news and up-to-date event information for this venue, check out the Somerset House schedule.