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Hire Somerset House - 5 spaces for memorable events in London
Built on historic foundations at the very heart of the capital, Somerset House is London’s working arts centre, home to the UK’s largest creative community and one of London’s best loved public spaces - run as a charity by the Somerset House Trust, all event hires directly contribute to its cultural programme, education and outreach work.
Our spectacular, neoclassical building offers 12 blank canvas event spaces, suitable for staging events of all styles and size. Clients also have the opportunity to enhance their event by connecting it with Somerset House’s diverse cultural programme, with private tours of the building and exclusive access to our exhibitions.
The grandeur and heritage of Somerset House’s diverse venue, coupled with the expertise of our Events team, offer an unrivalled location for an unforgettable event.
Somerset House is just one of many great venues available to hire in London. Our team of free venue finding experts are on hand to create the perfect shortlist of venues in London for your next event.
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Room & Venue Capacities
Portico Rooms
Event style | Guests |
---|---|
Standing Reception - Indoors | 200 |
Standing Reception - Outdoors | 30 |
Seated Lunch | 100 |
Seated Dinner | 100 |
Theatre Style | 100 |
Cabaret Style | 60 |
Seated lunch/dinner | 100 |
Navy Board Rooms
Event style | Guests |
---|---|
Standing Reception - Indoors | 100 |
Seated Lunch | 40 |
Seated Dinner | 40 |
Theatre Style | 60 |
Cabaret Style | 40 |
Seated lunch/dinner | 40 |
East Wing
Event style | Guests |
---|---|
Standing Reception - Indoors | 350 |
Seated Lunch | 40 |
Seated Dinner | 40 |
Dinner/Dance | 40 |
Theatre Style | 30 |
Cabaret Style | 30 |
Seated lunch/dinner | 40 |
Seamen's Hall
Event style | Guests |
---|---|
Standing Reception - Indoors | 200 |
Seated Lunch | 100 |
Seated Dinner | 100 |
Dinner/Dance | 80 |
Theatre Style | 100 |
Cabaret Style | 56 |
River Terrace
Event style | Guests |
---|---|
Standing Reception - Indoors | 200 |
Standing Reception - Outdoors | 500 |
Venue Facilities & Accessibility
- Outside space
- Natural daylight
- Wifi
- River Views
- Panoramic Views from up high
- Disabled access
- Wedding licence
- Dancing permitted
- Live bands permitted
- Asian catering
- Kosher catering
- Live bands permitted
Listed caterers for this venue:
This venue has the following list of special event caterers, who are all permitted to cater at your event. You can click on the caterers below to see there full listing and send them your catering enquiry at this venue.
Venue Sustainability accreditation
No Green Meetings or Greengage accreditations for this venue.
Somerset House address, travel directions, and parking information
- Temple
- London City (6.8 miles)
- London Heathrow (15.5 miles)