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Seating Charts of Somerset House

The map provided below is not indicative of current availability. Seating charts depict the venue's general layout at this moment, and for certain events, the arrangement and precise seat allocations may change without prior notification.

Is there seating available for individuals with accessibility needs in Somerset House?

If you would like to discuss your access requirements or our facilities with a member of our Visitor Experience Team, please email [email protected] so we can provide you with further information and assistance about your visit or call 0333 320 2836. Any wheelchair user or disabled visitor wishing to use the Access Platform must book their ticket by calling 0333 320 2836 (subject to availability). Lines are open 09.00-20.00 (Monday to Friday), 10.00-20.00 (Saturday) and 10.00-18.00 (Sundays and Bank Holidays). This ticket guarantees a place on the platform for the duration of the performance for you and a companion.

Somerset House, London - standard guidelines and regulations

Our gigs are open-air and go ahead come rain or shine, so please come prepared! The audience area is not covered. There is no fixed seating in the courtyard and all tickets are standing only. Somerset House events are fully inclusive safe spaces for any person to participate and enjoy without fear of feeling marginalised, unrepresented or unwelcome. By entering these spaces, you agree to respect any body, attire, gender, sexual orientation, race, belief and experience that are not your own. We also expect the same courtesy to be afforded to you. There's no age restriction for Somerset House Summer Series, but everyone attending requires a ticket and we do not recommend bringing young children. Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult and we recommend that children should be encouraged to wear ear protection. Somerset House operates Challenge 25. If you appear to be under 25 you will be asked for proof of age when purchasing alcohol and may be refused if you do not have the appropriate photographic ID to hand. Patrons cannot bring food, alcohol, cans, glass, aerosols or any item that could be used as a weapon (including sharp or pointed objects). If you do bring such items with you they will be confiscated by a member of our team and you may be refused entry. Empty refillable plastic bottles sized 1000 ml or less are allowed on site. Please note that metal or glass bottles are not permitted. Water refill stations are available across the site. Please note that this is a cashless event.

Are children allowed to Somerset House?

There is no age restriction for this event. We advise that under 14's are accompanied by an adult. Entry to films and events is restricted by the classification given by the British Board of Film Classification or others. We are required to refuse admission to anyone who is below the minimum age required by the relevant classification. Due to the nature of the event children under the age of 4 including babies are not permitted to attend.

Somerset House ADA

Somerset House - ADA Phones:

0333 320 2836

Somerset House - ADA custom copy:

If you would like to discuss your access requirements or our facilities with a member of our Visitor Experience Team, please email [email protected] so we can provide you with further information and assistance about your visit or call 0333 320 2836. Any wheelchair user or disabled visitor wishing to use the Access Platform must book their ticket by calling 0333 320 2836 (subject to availability). Lines are open 09.00-20.00 (Monday to Friday), 10.00-20.00 (Saturday) and 10.00-18.00 (Sundays and Bank Holidays). This ticket guarantees a place on the platform for the duration of the performance for you and a companion.

Somerset House - ADA hours:

Monday to Friday: 09.00-20.00 Saturday: 10.00-20.00 Sunday and Bank Holidays: 10.00-18.00

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Somerset House is a large neoclassical building complex situated on the south side of the Strand in central London, overlooking the River Thames, just east of Waterloo Bridge. The Georgian era quadrangle is built on the site of a Tudor palace ("Old Somerset House") originally belonging to Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset. The present Somerset House was designed by Sir William Chambers, begun in 1776, and was further extended with Victorian era outer wings to the east and west in 1831 and 1856 respectively. The site of Somerset House stood directly on the River Thames until the Victoria Embankment was built in the late 1860s.

The great Georgian era structure was built to be a grand public building housing various government and public-benefit society offices. Since the early 21st century, Somerset House has been redeveloped as a cultural centre. It is home to a community of arts organisations, creative businesses and artist studios, and hosts a year-round programme of exhibitions, performances, music, film and public events.

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