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A line-up of the world's top galleries come to Somerset House for four days in May when Photo London returns to the capital for a sixth year. Renowned as one of the biggest photography events of the year, the showcase is not only a selling fair but also includes special exhibitions, installations and a curated programme of talks and presentations along with daily sixty minute tours giving knowledgeable insight into the fair. The 2020 line-up is yet to be announced.
About Somerset House
Somerset House, once the site of a spectacular Tudor palace, now includes a magnificent 18th century art gallery housing celebrated collections belonging to the Courtauld Institute Gallery, as well as the Embankment Galleries (which replaced the Hermitage Rooms and The Gilbert Collection - the latter re-opened at the Victoria and Albert Museum in June 2009). More about Somerset House
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Plan the perfect year in the capital with our pick of the best events in London 2020. From January to December, every month boasts an impressive line-up of entertainment. So take a look at our guide and be sure not to miss a thing.
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London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel
336-337 The Strand, WC2R | 2 minutes from Photo London
A luxurious 5-star hotel situated right in the heart of the city, ME London offers guests a lavish accommodation experience. Floor-to-ceiling windows provide the impeccable guestrooms ... More
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel from £157 24% off
Aldwych, WC2B | 3 minutes from Photo London
Positioned between the City's Square Mile and the thriving West End, this grand, Edwardian Hilton hotel welcomes guests with a patisserie and champagne bar in the ... More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel from £78 40% off
61 Lincoln's Inn Fields, WC2A | 7 minutes from Photo London
Lincoln's Inn Fields is the 4th Club Quarters hotel in London. The hotel is an ideal accommodation choice for business and leisure travellers with close links ... More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 5th September 2014 to 2nd May 2021
Photo London, Catherine Street, WC2B | 3 minutes from Photo London
Presented by the award-winning, international comedy company Mischief Theatre, The Play That Goes Wrong follows the inept and accident prone Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 8th February 2019 to 4th July 2020
Photo London, 18-20 Maiden Lane, The Strand, WC2R | 5 minutes from Photo London
Based on the 2007 film by Adrienne Shelley, Waitress the musical tells the story of Jenna, an expert pie maker in a small town who dreams ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 11th March to 30th May 2020
Photo London, Northumberland Avenue, WC2N | 8 minutes from Photo London
Emilia Clarke from Game Of Thrones makes her West End debut as Nina in Anya Reiss's modern update of Anton Chekhov's drama of overlapping love triangles. ...More
London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | Same location as Photo London
Somerset House, once the site of a spectacular Tudor palace, now includes a magnificent 18th century art gallery housing celebrated collections belonging to the Courtauld Institute ... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Aldwych, Covent Garden, London WC2B | 3 minutes from Photo London
Built in 1905 to form a pair with the near-identical Aldwych Theatre, the Novello Theatre (formerly known as the Strand Theatre) is one of London's more ... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 3 minutes from Photo London
Situated alongside the Savoy Hotel, the building of the current theatre with its Art Deco auditorium, was financed by Richard d'Oyly Carte with the considerable profits ... More
Sights and Attractions near Photo London
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | Same location as Photo London
Opened on 24th April 2008, the Embankment Galleries at Somerset House offer 750 square metres of exhibition space where the Hermitage Rooms used to be. Exhibitions ... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Somerset House, Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | Same location as Photo London
Manet's 'Bar at the Folies-Bergeres', Van Gogh's 'Self-Portrait with a Bandaged Ear' and Renoir's 'La Loge' are just a few of the celebrated ... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
180 The Strand, WC2R | 3 minutes from Photo London
A creative space and broadcast studios housed in a Brutalist building, Store Studios, 180 The Strand launched in October 2016 with 'The ... More
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
38 Tavistock Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 3 minutes from Photo London
As British as a bacon buttie, buying your groceries at The Albion Emporium is like getting first dibs on Mrs Beeton's pantry. A bastion of Britishness, ... More
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
42 Tavistock Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 3 minutes from Photo London
If cupcakes are you cup of tea then head to the Covent Garden outlet of Primrose Bakery, a family owned enterprise which makes the most scrumptious ... More
London > Shopping > Perfume and Cosmetics
41 Wellington Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 4 minutes from Photo London
For a sweet-smelling, sensory overload, Penhaligon's has to be the place to go. From the original Hammam Bouquet to the Winston Churchill's favourite - the Blenheim ... More
London > Restaurants > French restaurants
Somerset House, The Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | Same location as Photo London
In the evenings, approach this restaurant through the fountained courtyard of Somerset House to get yourself in the mood for a magical meal. The Admiralty is ... More
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | Same location as Photo London
This cafe can fulfil all your snack requirements while you peruse the exhibits at beautiful 18th century Somerset House.... More
London > Restaurants > British restaurants
Somerset House, The Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | Same location as Photo London
Located right in the heart of Somerset House, the second Tom's Kitchen opened the doors on in September 2010. The Tom's Kitchen chain comes with high ... More
London > Education > Arts and Drama
Somerset House, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 1 minute from Photo London
The Courtauld is one of the most prestigious art schools in the country, affiliated with the Oxbridge system and boasting a huge private location and prime ... More
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
1 Sheffield Street, Holborn, London WC2A | 5 minutes from Photo London
The award-winning Saw Swee Hock Student Centre, designed by Irish architects O'Donnell + Tuomey and awarded the RIBA London Building of the Year Award in 2014, ... More
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
24 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, WC2H | 8 minutes from Photo London
The London Film School is the oldest-established international school of film technique in the world. The school has contributed significantly to ... More
Leisure near Photo London
London > Leisure > Fitness
12 Floral Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 6 minutes from Photo London
This day spa exclusively for women is a total pampering experience from the minute you step through the door. Located in bustling Covent Garden you'll soon ... More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Victoria Embankment, Villiers Street, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 6 minutes from Photo London
Created in 1874, the Victoria Embankment Gardens run parallel to the River Thames, creating a green walkway between Waterloo Bridge and Embankment, and are dotted with ... More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Upper Ground, South Bank, South Bank, London SE1 | 7 minutes from Photo London
Located between Oxo Tower Wharf and Gabriel's Wharf, Bernie Spain Gardens is a pleasant green space to stop off on a riverside walk along the South ... More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
39 Bow Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 5 minutes from Photo London
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London > Nightlife > Pubs
40 Great Queen Street, Covent Garden, London WC2B | 7 minutes from Photo London
Philomena's is an Irish themed bar and sports cafe on Great Queen Street, just two minutes walk from Covent Garden tube station. A great place to ... More
Nightlife near Photo London
London > Nightlife > Bars
Somerset House, Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | Same location as Photo London
For summer 2019 the riverside terrace next to Somerset House is partnering with San Miguel beer to offer a summery menu of Spanish-inspired ... More
London > Nightlife >
8 Victoria Embankment, WC2R | 1 minute from Photo London
Baz Luhrmann meets Cirque du Soleil at Proud Embankment, an immersive cabaret-dining experience and the largest club of its kind in ... More
London > Nightlife > Bars
1 Aldwych, Covent Garden, London WC2B | 3 minutes from Photo London
Named one of the top five hotel bars in the world by the Sunday Telegraph, the Lobby Bar at the chic One Aldwych hotel is renowned ... More
Meeting venue hire near Photo London
London > Business > Venue Hire
Somerset House South Wing Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | Same location as Photo London
Enjoy a luxury cruise on the Silver Fleet. Departing from the Savoy Pier and cruising along the Thames. A classy way to see the Thames.... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Somerset House, Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | Same location as Photo London
Somerset House, once the site of a spectacular Tudor palace, now includes a magnificent 18th century art gallery housing celebrated collections belonging to the Courtauld Institute Gallery, ... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Two Temple Place, Holborn, London WC2R | 4 minutes from Photo London
With its castle like façade and a striking interior, Two Temple Place is one of London's most prestigious settings for corporate and private events. As well ... More
Somerset House events
event > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions - Multimedia
PRICING £24, concs £21
DATES 7th February to 8th May 2020
VENUE Somerset House
For 24 hours, immerse yourself in a world without clocks or calendars and interact with an array of curated installations, conversations, performances and experiential events.
Mushrooms: The Art, Design And Future Of FungiMushrooms: The Art, Design And Future Of FungiTake a trip into the weird and wonderful world of mushrooms this winter with Mushrooms: The Art, Design and Future of Fungi. A major new exhibition at Somerset House, the event celebrates the progressive, poetic and psychedelic wonder mushrooms evoke with the works of more than 40 leading artists, designers and musicians exploring its colourful cul2020-02-26T11:00:00+00002020-04-26T00:00:00+0100
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event > Exhibitions > Art Exhibitions - Architecture
PRICING Free, some events ticket
DATES 31st January to 26th April 2020
VENUE Somerset House
Take a trip into the weird and wonderful world of mushrooms this winter with Mushrooms: The Art, Design and Future of Fungi. A major new exhibition at Somerset House, the event celebrates the progressive, poetic and psychedelic wonder mushrooms evoke with the works of more than 40 leading artists, designers and musicians exploring its colourful cul... More about this event
International Art Fair for Modern Craft & Design: Collect 2020International Art Fair for Modern Craft & Design: Collect 2020The only gallery-presented art fair dedicated to modern craft and design, Collect 2020 comes to Somerset House this February. Returning for its 16th year, the fair has been a vital aspect in growing the market for contemporary craft, and this year's fair will see 40 international galleries from across the globe take part. Each gallery will curate t2020-02-27T18:00:00+00002020-03-01T00:00:00+0000
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event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Art and Antiques
PRICING £23, NUS/concs £19.50, ticket for two £35
DATES 27th Feb, 28th Feb, 29th Feb and 1st Mar 2020
VENUE Somerset House
The only gallery-presented art fair dedicated to modern craft and design, Collect 2020 comes to Somerset House this February. Returning for its 16th year, the fair has been a vital aspect in growing the market for contemporary craft, and this year's fair will see 40 international galleries from across the globe take part. Each gallery will curate t... More about this event
Photo LondonPhoto LondonA line-up of the world's top galleries come to Somerset House for four days in May when Photo London returns to the capital for a sixth year. Renowned as one of the biggest photography events of the year, the showcase is not only a selling fair but also includes special exhibitions, installations and a curated programme of talks and presentations a2020-05-14T00:00:00+01002020-05-17T00:00:00+0100
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event > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions - Photography
DATES 14th, 15th, 16th and 17th May 2020
VENUE Somerset House
A line-up of the world's top galleries come to Somerset House for four days in May when Photo London returns to the capital for a sixth year. Renowned as one of the biggest photography events of the year, the showcase is not only a selling fair but also includes special exhibitions, installations and a curated programme of talks and presentations a... More about this event
event > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions
DATES 11th June to 18th August 2020
VENUE Somerset House
Through a display of works by leading filmmakers, photographers and designers, No Comply at Somerset House explores the popularity of skateboarding and the impact it has had on UK culture and communities over the past 40 years. The exhibition showcases the powerful impact of the skateboarding scene and how it has led to the re-imagination of cities... More about this event
Somerset House Summer SeriesSomerset House Summer SeriesAn annual highlight in July, the Somerset House Summer Series invites a handful of big name bands to play live in the grand 18th-century courtyard of Somerset House. One of the best Summer Music Festivals in London, last year's event saw the likes of Grammy-nominated five-piece The Internet, Brit Award-nominee Nao, and Mercury Prize-nominated Sons 2020-07-09T00:00:00+01002020-07-19T00:00:00+0100
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event > Concerts > Festivals & seasons
PRICING £31.25-£56.25 incl booking fee
DATES 9th to 19th July 2020
VENUE Somerset House
An annual highlight in July, the Somerset House Summer Series invites a handful of big name bands to play live in the grand 18th-century courtyard of Somerset House. One of the best Summer Music Festivals in London, last year's event saw the likes of Grammy-nominated five-piece The Internet, Brit Award-nominee Nao, and Mercury Prize-nominated Sons ... More about this event
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