Somerset House

Somerset House, built on the site of a 16th century royal palace, is the masterpiece of Sir William Chambers (1724-1796), architectural tutor and advisor to King George III. With almost 1,000 rooms, it was originally built to accommodate government offices and learned societies, above all the Navy Office.

Location
Somerset House
Strand
WC2

Location Map

Telephone
+44 (0)20 7845 4600

Nearest Tube / Rail Station
Temple

Bus Routes
6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 77a, 91, 176

Access
Wheelchair access. For further enquiries and to book a disabled parking space call +44 (0)20 7836 8686.