Visit us
Location
Turner Contemporary,
Rendezvous, Margate
Kent, CT9 1HG
Hours
Open Tue–Sun
10am–5pm
Open on bank holidays
Welcome to Turner
In the heart of Margate, overlooking the main sands, our David Chipperfield-designed gallery is waiting for you.
Explore our latest exhibition, join in a creative workshop, or pop in for a coffee and a look in the shop.
Admission is free, because art is for everybody.
Getting here
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Rail is one of the most environmentally friendly ways to travel and a great alternative to driving. We encourage our visitors to travel by rail where possible.
Southeastern run high-speed trains from London St Pancras and Stratford International every hour which take under 90 minutes to Margate station.
Southeastern also runs mainline trains from London Victoria, Cannon Street, Charing Cross and London Bridge, but will take a little longer.
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The closest bus stop is Cecil Square. From here turn right down the main high street then right again towards the harbour arm. You’ll see the gallery just across the road in front of you.
Buses serving Cecil Square: Thanet Loop, 8,8A,8X,32,36
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The nearest car park is the Rendezvous Car Park, a 2-minute walk from the gallery entrance, with 24/7 access, 2 EV charging points and parking for motorcycles available.
To access the car park drive onto Rendezvous and the entrance is on the left as you face the RNLI lifeboat station.
Postcode: CT9 1HG
what3words’ link: https://w3w.co/bunny.rent.wooden
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The gallery is part of the Viking Coastal Trail. You'll find bike racks to the left of the gallery, just outside Droit House.
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Mobility scooters are welcome in the gallery. Please find more details about how we can make your visit accessible here: Accessibility
You are not permitted to cycle or ride scooters anywhere inside the gallery.
Electric scooters are not allowed in the gallery. You can lock your scooter in the bike racks outside the Margate Visitor Information Centre next to the gallery.
Non-electric scooters and folding bikes are permitted but must be stored in the public lockers.
Gallery Map
Visitor Guidelines
We want everyone to enjoy their visit. To come in and talk about the artwork, ask questions about what they see, photograph, draw or sketch the displays, and be inspired by our surroundings.
To make sure all our visitors feel welcome, we have a few rules in place that we ask you to stick to:
- Please don’t touch the artworks.
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Clothes and shoes must be worn in the galleries.
- Please don’t eat, drink, smoke or vape in the gallery spaces.
- Only guide, hearing and assistance dogs are allowed inside – although all pets are welcome in the cafe.
- Campaign materials, the use of loudspeakers and amplification equipment are banned from the premises.
- Do not obstruct doorways or climb in and around the building.
Need assistance or have a question? Our staff will be happy to help.
Accessibility
We’re working towards being a fully accessible gallery. Today you’ll find step-free access across all floors, large-print guides, sensory bags and all our staff are trained in delivering audio-descriptive tours.
Find out how we can support you on our accessibility page, and if you have any questions get in touch at access@turnercontemporary.org or +44(0)1843 233 000 (operated daily 10am–5pm).
Other useful information
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There are periods when Clore Learning Studio will be closed. Dates and times are listed below:
- Friday 9 May 2025, 10am – 12.30pm
- Friday 23 May 2025, 10am – 12.30pm
- Thursday 29 May 2025, 10am – 12.30pm
- Wednesday 2 July, 10am – 3pm
- Wednesday 3 July, 10am – 3pm
Please ask a member of staff about our Gallery Resources:
Gallery Toolkits – Borrow a bag filled with fun activities to help you explore the exhibition in different ways
Sensory Bags – Explore the different textures and materials you can see in the exhibition
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You are welcome to take pictures for personal use in our galleries.
However, we don’t allow:
- Selfie sticks
- Tripods
- Flash photography
- Photographing/filming our staff, visitors or children without their permission
We’ll always let you know if filming or photography is taking place during your visit.
For any commercial or press photography or filming requests, please contact press@turnercontemporary.org
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Lockers are available in the gallery for a £1 charge.
Each locker can fit a cabin-sized bag. If your item is larger than 56 x 25 x 45cm it won’t be allowed in the gallery.
All items are left at the owner’s risk, and we can’t accept liability for loss or damage to personal belongings.
Anything left in a locker at the end of the day will be taken to our lost property.
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We want the Turner to be a safe, welcoming environment for anyone who spends time here.
Abuse, violence, harassment or discrimination of any kind are not acceptable. If we think you are behaving in a way that risks the comfort and safety of other people or artworks, you will be asked to stop and may be told to leave the building.
Please see our full Code of Conduct.
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Free Audio Guide
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