Tate Britain 
Museums
The Tate Britain museum is oldest art gallery of the Tate network and houses the Tate collection of British art from 1500 AD through to contemporary art. The BP Walk Through British Art displays 500 works chronologically, including masterpieces from William Blake, Francis Bacon, J.M.W. Turner to Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin. A side wing of Turner rooms in the Clore Gallery exhibits a collection of more than 300 paintings and watercolors by the acclaimed landscape artist, including some stunning seascapes. The museum also hosts the controversial Turner Prize exhibition of works by four artists shortlisted for the annual contemporary art prize, which runs from October to December every year. The William Blake room has some of his best works (including the ominous
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Millbank
Nearest Transit: Pimlico (Lines: Victoria)
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Tate Britain and Nearby Attractions on Map
Nearby Attractions km / mile
Big Ben(1.1 km)
The 13-ton 4-faced iconic bell, named after Benjamin Hall who was commissioner of works when the tower was completed in 1858, has gilded periphals surrounding the dials which are 7 metre in diameter.
Buckingham Palace(1.5 km)
The Buckingham Palace is the official London residence and workplace of the Queen of the United Kingdom.
Trafalgar Square(1.9 km)
Trafalgar Square is the main, central square and the site of London's New Year celebrations.
Westminster Abbey(0.9 km)
Westminster Abbey is the traditional coronation, wedding and burial church of Royalty, with a thousand year old history dating back to 10th century Benedictine monks.
London Eye(1.5 km)
The London Eye is relatively new to the neighbourhood, but has become an integral part of the London skyline and is a major tourist attraction on the Thames banks.
OXO Tower(2.3 km)
The OXO Tower is frequented by people visiting the restaurant, brasserie and bar on the top floor, which offer a great view over the Thames.
National Theatre(1.9 km)
The Royal National Theatre has three large auditoriums - the Olivier, the Lyttelton and the Cottesloe.
South Bank(2.3 km)
2 Tate Britain Tickets and Tours in London
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Private Tour: Tate Britain and Tate ModernPrivate Tour: Tate Britain and Tate Modern
(4 reviews) 3 hours 30 minutes
$102
Tate Britain, where your tour starts, contains the main collection of British Art fro...
Tate Britain, where your tour starts, contains the main collection of Briti...
Tate Britain, where your tour starts, contains the main collection of British Art fro...
Tate Britain, where your tour starts, contains the main collection of Briti...
Private Tate Modern and Tate Britain Visit with Art CriticPrivate Tate Modern and Tate Britain Visit with Art Critic
(1 reviews) 3 hours
$402
London’s Tate Modern and Tate Britain hold some of the country’s pre-eminent collecti...
London’s Tate Modern and Tate Britain hold some of the country’s pre-eminen...
London’s Tate Modern and Tate Britain hold some of the country’s pre-eminent collecti...
London’s Tate Modern and Tate Britain hold some of the country’s pre-eminen...