Somerset House
Neoclassical riverside palace hosting courtyard events, a winter ice rink and the Courtauld Gallery.
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See it in a Sortie day
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→Questions travellers ask
What is Somerset House?
Neoclassical riverside palace hosting courtyard events, a winter ice rink and the Courtauld Gallery.
How long should I allow for Somerset House?
Allow 1.5–2 hours, based on 4 observed Sortie itinerary stops.
Build this into your London day
Use this place as an anchor, then layer nearby stops and a little breathing room around it.