The Photographers' Gallery, London

Name: The Photographers' Gallery
Address: 16-18 Ramillies St, London, W1F 7LW, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 20 7087 9300

#1378 among attractions in London

Museum, Art museum, Art gallery, Shopping

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Facts and practical information

The Photographers' Gallery was founded in London by Sue Davies opening on 14 January 1971, as the first public gallery in the United Kingdom devoted solely to photography. ()

Established: 1971 (53 years ago)Coordinates: 51°30'54"N, 0°8'20"W

Address

16-18 Ramillies StCity of Westminster (West End)London W1F 7LW United Kingdom

Contact

+44 20 7087 9300

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Day trips

The Photographers' Gallery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Oxford Street, Carnaby Street, Conduit Street, The Bag O'Nails.

~690 ftW
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Oxford Street, London
4 min walk • Oxford Street in London, United Kingdom, stands as a bustling epicenter of contemporary retail, a shopping district that attracts both locals and tourists alike. Stretching approximately 1.9 kilometers through the heart of the city, this vibrant thoroughfare boasts...
~700 ftS
Shopping, Street, Shopping district
Carnaby Street, London
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London's West End, Carnaby Street stands as an iconic shopping district renowned for its vibrant atmosphere and rich history. This pedestrianized stretch became the epicenter of the Swinging Sixties, synonymous with the fashion and cultural...
~1240 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping district
Conduit Street, London
6 min walk • Conduit Street is a street in Mayfair, London. It connects Bond Street to Regent Street.
~890 ftS
Dancing, Nightlife
The Bag O'Nails, London
5 min walk • The Bag O'Nails was a live music club and meeting place for musicians in the 1960s and situated at 9 Kingly Street, Soho, London, England. Bands and other musicians who played and socialised there included Georgie Fame, Jimi Hendrix, Bobby Tench, The Gass and Eric Burdon.
~710 ftSE
Dancing, Nightlife
Milk & Honey, London
4 min walk • Milk & Honey was a cocktail bar originally founded in New York City on 31 December 1999, with another location in Soho, London, founded by Sasha Petraske. The New York location was first located on the Lower East Side and later moved to the Flatiron District.
~1240 ftW
Monuments and statues
Winged Figure, London
7 min walk • Winged Figure is a 1963 sculpture by British artist Barbara Hepworth. One of Hepworth's best known works, it has been displayed in London since April 1963, on Holles Street near the junction with Oxford Street, mounted on the south-east side of the John Lewis department store.
~1120 ftNW
Nightlife, Cinema
Regent Street Cinema, London
6 min walk • The Regent Street Cinema is an independent British Cinema located on Regent Street, London. Opened in 1848 and regarded as "the birthplace of British cinema", the cinema featured the first motion picture shown in the United Kingdom.
~1150 ftSE
Shopping, Street, Market
Berwick Street, London
6 min walk • Berwick Street is a street in the Soho district of the City of Westminster built between 1687 and 1703. Berwick Street runs between Oxford Street to the north and Peter Street at the south.
~850 ftNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Fitzrovia Chapel, London
5 min walk • The Fitzrovia Chapel is situated in Pearson Square, in the centre of the Fitzroy Place development, bordered by Mortimer Street, Cleveland Street, Nassau Street and Riding House Street in Fitzrovia, Westminster.
~940 ftW
Church
Regent Hall, London
5 min walk • The Regent Hall is a Salvation Army centre on London's Oxford Street. It is one of the oldest centres in London having been founded by the founder of the army, William Booth in 1882. The church is known as the "Rink", because it was formerly a skating rink.
~940 ftSE
Museum, Art gallery
Riflemaker, London
5 min walk • Riflemaker is a contemporary art business and exhibition space in London specialising in exhibiting and representing emerging artists. The building is a historic gunmaker's workshop off Regent Street. Built in 1712, it is one of the oldest public buildings in the West End of London.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is The Photographers' Gallery open?

The Photographers' Gallery is open:

Monday 10 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 8 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 11 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to The Photographers' Gallery?

Nearby attractions include London Palladium, London (2 min walk), Great Marlborough Street, London (2 min walk), Kingly Street, London (3 min walk), Welsh Church of Central London, London (4 min walk).

How to get to The Photographers' Gallery by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Photographers' Gallery:

Bus

Great Titchfield Street / Oxford Circus Station • Lines: 55, N55 (2 min walk)
Wardour Street • Lines: 55, N55 (5 min walk)

Metro

Oxford Circus • Lines: Bakerloo, Central, Victoria (3 min walk)
Tottenham Court Road • Lines: Central, Northern (10 min walk)

Train

Charing Cross (22 min walk)
London Euston (26 min walk)

Ferry

Embankment • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Rb6 (24 min walk)
Festival Pier • Lines: Green Tour (28 min walk)