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What is here
The Tate Modern is a great place to see modern art from around the world.
You can go on art tours and workshops, its best to book these before you go.
There are 7 floors. You can see art on Floor 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
On Floor 1 there is also a shop and a cloakroom.
There are 2 cafes - on Floor 2 and 4.
The tables and chairs are not fixed to the floor.
Floor 7 has a big restaurant.
There are lots of benches outside the Tate so you could bring your own lunch and eat by the Thames.
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Getting there
Nearest landmark:
Nearest landmark:
The Tate Modern is a landmark.
Click here to see a map from Streetmap. |
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Parking
There are 9 accessible parking spaces for people with disabilities. You need to book this a day before you go - call 0207 887 8888 or email ticketing@tate.org.uk.
The parking spaces are in Holland Street close to the West Entrance to the building.
Coach drop off points are on Southwark Street, a short walk from the West Entrance. |
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Local mobility bus
45, 63, 100, 381 and RV1 are the nearest mobility buses in the day.
N63, N343 and N381 are accessible night buses. |
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Tube
(Jubilee Line) - Southwark underground station is about 660 metres from Tate Modern.
Southwark underground station is accessible for people using a wheelchair.
(District and Circle Lines) - Blackfriars underground station is about 740 meters from the Tate Modern.
Blackfriars underground station is not accessible for people using a wheelchair. |
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British Rail
London Bridge main line train station is about 600 meters from the Tate Modern.
London Bridge main line train station is accessible for people using a wheelchair.
To find out more about London Bridge main line station call Thames Link on 08045 330 6333 (between 9.00am - 5.00pm on weekdays).
Blackfriars main line train station is about 600 meters from the Tate Modern.
Blackfriars main line train station is not accessible for people using a wheelchair.
To find out more about London Bridge main line station call Thames Link on 0845 330 6333 (between 9.00am - 5.00pm on weekdays).
River Taxi
Bankside pier is 240 metres from the Tate Modern. |
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Approach/external access
All the entrances are flat and very wide. |
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Internal access
There is plenty of room to move around inside.
There are 4 roomy lifts which can take you to all the floors. |
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Accessible toilets
There is an accessible unisex toilet on every floor.
They are not locked. |
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Support and equipment
There are bench seats to sit on in the galleries.
Or you could carry one of their stools with you - they fold away flat and are very light.
The Tate Modern has 10 wheelchairs for use by visitors.
To book a wheelchair call 020 7887 8888 or email ticketing@tate.org.uk.
The staff are very helpful and can tell you a lot about the art.
They can arrange workshops and tours for people with learning disabilities.
To book call 020 7887 8888 or email ticketing@tate.org.uk.
They can arrange Touch Tours for visually impaired and blind people.
To book call 020 7401 5113 (or 020 7401 5114) or email ticketing@tate.org.uk.
They also have Audio Guides, Induction Loop and Radio Microphones.
To find out about events for deaf and hard of hearing people call 020 7887 8888 or email ticketing@tate.org.uk.
To find out information in Large print call 020 7887 8888 or email ticketing@tate.org.uk.
Check this page on the Tate website for more information.
Registered assistance dogs are welcome. |
