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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 £127 42% 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
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: 1st January 2020 to 27th March 2021
Photo London, Russell Street, Covent Garden, London WC2B | 5 minutes from Photo London
One of the less well-known West End fixtures, this adaptation of Susan Hill's gothic novel has been packing out houses since 1989 through word of mouth ...More
London > Events > Concerts Dates: 15th, 16th and 17th January 2021 - 9.40am-7.25pm
Photo London, Bow Street, Covent Garden, WC2E | 6 minutes from Photo London
Four people at a time wear virtual reality head sets and embark on a 15-minute multisensory opera experience inspired by the liberation of Ariel at the ...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
Gastropub ... More

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
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