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The Photographers' Gallery

The Photographers' Gallery is Britain's leading centre for contemporary and historical photography. A registered charity funded by the private and public sector, the gallery runs 3 exhibition spaces, as well as a comprehensive education programme. There is also a print sales room, specialist bookshop, membership scheme and cafe. The gallery is located in the heart of London's West End.

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Opening times:
Mon to Sat 11:00—18:00 Thu 11:00—20:00 Sun 12:00—18:00
Admission free
CateringFood shop
Booking and payment detailsMaestro accepted

Itchy review of The Photographers' Gallery

Reviewed by: Itchy

Another of those places you should note down in case of Leicester Square hell type emergency. This café provides an oasis amid the gallery (which is free entry) and somewhere to tuck into sandwiches, cakes and coffee without having to fight through a German bowling team and seven screaming Japanese girls who’ve got you mixed up with the ugly one out of S Club 7. Perfect.

Lonely Planet review of The Photographers' Gallery

Reviewed by: Lonely Planet

This tiny two-part gallery may be small in size, but it's certainly got a big reputation in the photography world. It won't even be that small come 2008, since plans are underway to relocate to 16-18 Ramillies St in Soho with the new premises designed by O'Donnell + Tuomey Architects. The prestigious Deutsche Börse Photography Competition (annually 9 February to 8 April) is of major importance for contemporary photographers; past winners include Richard Billingham, Luc Delahaye, Andreas Gursky, Boris Mikhailov and Juergen Teller. The gallery is always exhibiting excellent and thought-provoking photographers. The next-door café and exhibition space is a great place to sit in peace during weekdays, and the shop is great for photography books and quirky gifts.


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Location Information The Photographers' Gallery

Address:
5 & 8 Great Newport Street
London
WC2H 7HY
Telephone:+44 (0)20 7831 1772
Fax:+44 (0)20 7836 9704
Public transport:
Leicester Square Tube
By road:
Tube: Leicester Square
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