Somerset House - entrances off Victoria Embankment and Strand
This magnificent 18th century building by Sir William Chambers is noted for its classical interiors and
architectural features. Somerset House contains: the Courtauld Institute of Art Gallery (paintings,
sculptures and decorative arts); the Gilbert Collection (decorative arts); and the Hermitage Rooms
(changing exhibitions). The Hermitage Rooms are decorated in the style of the State Hermitage Rooms in St Petersburg.
Tel. 020 7845 4600.
Open*: Daily 1000-1800, last admission 1715.
Websites: www.somerset-house.org.uk |
www.courtauld.ac.uk |
www.gilbert-collection.org.uk |
www.hermitagerooms.org.uk
'Roman' Bath NT - 5 Strand Lane (an alleyway)
The remains of a bath, possibly Roman.
Tel. 020 8232 5050.
Open*: by appointment only, but the Bath is visible through a window from the pathway.
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Transport for London tel. 020 7222 1234.
National Rail Enquiries
tel. 0845 748 4950.
Useful unofficial website:
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