Galleries · South East England
Turner Contemporary Gallery
In or near Westwood.
Turner Contemporary Gallery — a gallery in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Margate · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Turner Contemporary Gallery is a gallery located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Turner Contemporary is an art gallery located in Margate that showcases a dynamic range of exhibitions by international artists. The gallery emphasizes community engagement and offers free access to art and creative activities throughout the year.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Thanet Coast SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
- Ramsar wetland: Thanet Coast & Sandwich Bay
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Turner Contemporary Gallery is located in Margate, South-East England, postcode CT9. This art gallery is known for its contemporary exhibitions and is situated on the site associated with the artist J.M.W. Turner. The building's design reflects modern architectural principles, contributing to the cultural landscape of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3913, 1.3821
- County
- Kent
- District
- Thanet
- Parish
- Thanet, unparished area
- Postcode
- CT9 1HG
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Thanet
- Phone
- +44 1843 233000
- Nearest railway station
- Margate — 1 km
- Opening
- Daily 11am–5pm
- Official site
- www.turnercontemporary.org
Sources
- osm: way/113280774 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Turner Contemporary Gallery?
- Turner Contemporary Gallery is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT9 1HG), in the parish of Thanet, unparished area.
- What is Turner Contemporary Gallery?
- Turner Contemporary Gallery — a gallery in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Turner Contemporary Gallery?
- The nearest railway station is Margate, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT9 1HG.
- Is Turner Contemporary Gallery a protected site?
- Yes — Turner Contemporary Gallery is part of the Thanet Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Turner Contemporary Gallery free to visit?
- Yes, Turner Contemporary Gallery is free to enter.
- How do I get to Turner Contemporary Gallery?
- The nearest railway station is Margate, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT9 1HG.