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Somerset House, London - Nearby Historic Sites

page date: May 24
David Anderson

Disclaimer
Information for guidance only, check details before visiting.

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The Roman Bath
Actually not believed to be Roman, but believed to be a tank to supply a fountain in old Somerset House. Can be visited by appointment with Westminster Council.

Details
Location 5 Strand Lane, London, WC2R 2NA
Web Site https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/london/visiting-the-strand-lane-roman-baths
Price Free Entry
Opening times By arrangement with Westminster Council. One weeks notice required. Must be Mon-Fri between 10am and 4pm
Contact Email dcreese@westminster.gov.uk
Contact Phone 07966 189789
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The Soane Museum
A museum collection related to architecture. It is the collection of the architect Sir John Soane who modified his own house to accommodate the museum.
Details
Location 13 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, WC2A 3BP
Price Free Entry
Opening times Wed-Sun 10am to 5pm
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Kings College Chapel
Elaborate Byzantine design.
Details
Location King's Building, King's College London, Strand, London WC2R 2LS
Public Access With permission from Strand Reception Desk or from the Dean.
Price Free Entry
Opening times
Contact Email dean@kcl.ac.uk
Web Site https://www.kcl.ac.uk/chaplaincy/chapels-chaplaincies/visiting-the-college-chapel/
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2 Temple Place
Built as a house for William Waldorf Astor. Now a gallery.
Details
Location 2 Temple Place, London, WC2R 3BD
Web Site https://twotempleplace.org
Price Free Entry
Opening times During exhibitions
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Savoy Chapel
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Aldwych Station
An abandoned tube station.
Details
Location Aldwych Station, Surrey Street, London WC2R 2NE
Price £45
Booking https://www.ltmuseum.co.uk/whats-on/hidden-london/aldwych
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St Mary Le Strand
Architect James gibbs.

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St Clement Danes
Architect Sir Christopher Wren. The bells play the tune "Oranges and Lemons".
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Australia House
The Australian embassy. Open once a year on Open House Day.
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York Water Gate
In Embankment Gardens. Free entry when the gardens are open.
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Cleopatra's Needle
Always open to the public.
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Royal Courts of Justice
Grand Victorian interiors. Free entry to the public.
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Temple Church
Details
Location Temple, LONDON, EC4Y 7BB
Price £5
Web Page https://www.templechurch.com/contact-and-find-us/opening-times-and-charges
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Middle Temple Hall
A restaurant open to the public in a medieval hall.