Turner 250 X Rail 200
Celebrating 250 years since the birth of JMW Turner and 200 years since the creation of the modern railway, Turner 250 X Rail 200 is offering free train travel and a free educational resource for children aged 12 and under, designed to connect their journey from the train station to the gallery.
The resource shares creative ways young visitors can engage with their environment, specifically at Margate train station and with the JMW Turner painting at the gallery.
There’s also the opportunity for young people to have their artwork displayed at Margate train Station as part of the Turner 250 X Rail 200 celebrations. We’re accepting submissions throughout 2025.
What to expect:
- Free rail travel for schools in Kent
- A free creative resource to guide you through the day. We will post this to your school
- The opportunity for students to get their work displayed at Margate Train Station
- A viewing of JMW Turner’s painting
The resource was created in partnership with Thanet’s Creative Isle Community Rail Partnership and Southeastern.
Turner 250 X Rail 200 Resources
Turner 250 X Rail 200 Resource (Full colour)
Take a look at the resource before your visit.
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Turner 250 X Rail 200 Resource (Print at home)
Print a copy of the resource at home before your visit. We've reduced the colours in this version to save you ink!
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Community Rail Partnership
The Creative Isle Community Rail Partnership aims to welcome visitors to Thanet and offer a voice for the community through art and creativity, enabling local organisations and groups to work together to animate railway stations and trains.
