Access Support for School Visits to Tate Britain

Tate Britain has limited accessible onsite parking. There are five accessible parking spaces for disabled visitors, accessed via John Islip Street. This should be booked in advance, and a registration number provided at least 24hrs before the visit by contacting the Schools and Teachers team.

The gallery has step-free access throughout and accessible toilets on the lower floor, two shops, and the opportunity to buy food and drink.

School Lunchroom

The Clore Centre lunchroom is a designated space where schools can eat lunch during their visit. This space can fit up to 60 students in total. You can book a 30-minute lunch slot from 11.00–15.00 in advance of your visit, subject to availability.

Lunches can also be eaten anywhere outside Tate Britain at your discretion. As these spaces are neither private nor bookable, we cannot guarantee their availability.

There is a water fountain in the Clore Centre lunchroom.

Lockers

School lockers are located in the Clore Centre lunchroom. You can book lockers in advance of your visit, subject to availability.

Toilets

All toilets in the gallery are located on the lower floor including the Accessible toilets. Schools toilets are in the Clore Centre lunchroom.

There is also a Changing Places toilet. Speak to the Schools Assistant on the Schools Welcome desk if you need to access this.

School groups also have access to the following facilities during their visit. Please note that these facilities are open to the public and availability may vary.

Multi-faith and Contemplation room

This space can be used by all visitors including groups, if required. It is located next to the Duveens on the upper floor. Ask the Visitor Experience Team if you need assistance with finding it. You can identify them by their black Tate branded t-shirts and orange Tate lanyards.

Café

A café, taking cash and card payments, is located on the lower floor. Purchased food can be eaten in the Clore Centre lunchroom during your booked timeslot.

Shops

There are two shops, both taking cash and card payments. One is located on the lower floor, and another located on the upper floor.

This can be used by all visitors including groups, if space away from the gallery is required. It is located on the upper floor.

These are located around the gallery. Ask the Visitor Experience Team if you need assistance with finding these.

Here you can borrow:

• Ear defenders (both adult and child sizes)
• Ramble tags
• Magnifier overlay sheets
• Coloured gel overlay sheets

For detailed information on Tate’s access resources, including communication cards and audio description recordings of artworks visit: https://www.tate.org.uk/visit/accessibility

Before you visit, you can share our Visual Story with your students to help them know what to expect when they’re in the gallery.