Plan your visit - The Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court, Somerset House, Image by Kevin Meredith

Plan your visit


Somerset House is fully open to the public. Admission to Somerset House is free, but you’ll need to buy a ticket for some exhibitions and events.

Please be aware that the Fountains in the Edmond J. Safra Court are currently off. They are due to be switched on from 01 - 31 August (excepting the following dates: 17 Aug and 24 - 26 Aug).

Part of the Strand outside Somerset House is now a pedestrian/cycle zone.
The Strand is permanently closed to traffic between Surrey Street and Waterloo Bridge.

Buses that previously stopped on Strand will now stop at new locations on Aldwych. Please visit the TfL website for alternative ways to travel.

For more information please visit https://strandaldwych.org