Outside Tate Britain - Reasons why you should take a day off to visit Tate Britain Part 1

Outside Tate Britain – Reasons why you should take a day off to visit Tate Britain Part 1

London being a busy city has so much to offer us and visiting Tate Britain is one of many ways to unwind and relax in the city. Tate Britain is one of London’s finest galleries and home to famous artistry and exhibitions. It also has a Café and a shop. Are there reasons why you should take a day off to visit Tate Britain? Let’s find out:

Tate Britain front view

Tate Britain front view

 

Tate Britain

Tate Britain

 

Tate Britain

Tate Britain

Pick up a Map

On your arrival at the gallery, pick up a free map at the reception to avoid missing out on interesting artifacts and explore. I went on a trip there with my daughter and was able to view the Henry Moore exhibition which we were very much looking forward to.

Tate Britain Henry Moore exhibition

Tate Britain Henry Moore exhibition

 

Henry Moore and the Tate

Henry Moore and the Tate

 

Tate Britain Henry Moore exhibition

Tate Britain Henry Moore exhibition

 Inside Tate Britain

Inside Tate Britain

Less crowded at off peak times

The gallery is less crowded in the morning (probably due to its less central location). We actually enjoyed the art collections and walk peacefully through the gallery without bumping into anyone. We spent two hours looking around but it’s quite easy to get carried away and stay longer.

Stress buster

One good thing about going to the Tate is that you don’t need a travel buddy to make the most of your time there, although I chose to have one. Galleries are great activities to do by yourself because you can concentrate on the artefacts, absorb information and also browse at your own pace without anyone disrupting you. What a stress buster! There is so much to view and to keep you occupied if you are visiting alone or if you fancy some time away from your travelling party.

Spacious

Tate Britain is huge and it could take a few days to see every corner of it. We were able to move around freely! This is mainly because we avoided the gallery during the peak tourist season.

The High of our visit was seeing the Henry Moore exhibition, which was a very pleasant experience. His work was peculiar but captivating at the same time.

Guided tours

As an art enthusiast, I’ve been eager to get to Tate Britain for some time. So during my visit, the gallery did not disappoint us.  It also has a number of guided tours you should make the most of and at a reasonable price too – free! (except for special exhibitions)

Getting there: http://bit.ly/1Icx80P

Would you take a day off to visit Tate Britain? Would you visit during peak times? What do you enjoy most at galleries? Kindly remember to leave a comment.