Plan your visit
Accessibility at Tate Britain
The building is grand and old, but getting around it is more straightforward than it looks.
- Step-free entrance
- Manton entrance, Atterbury Street
- Lifts
- To all public floors
- Wheelchairs
- Available to borrow, free
- Assistance dogs
- Welcome throughout
Getting in
The Millbank entrance has the famous steps, but there is level access at the Manton entrance on Atterbury Street. Staff at either door will point you the right way if you're not sure.
Inside the galleries
Lifts reach every public floor and the galleries are wide and flat, with benches and seating dotted through the route. Accessible toilets are available on the main floors, and there are places to sit quietly if you need a break from busy rooms.
Sensory and quieter visits
Weekday mornings just after opening are the calmest time. Ear defenders can usually be borrowed, and staff are happy to suggest a quieter route through the collection.
Getting help before you come
If you have specific access needs, ring the gallery on +44 20 7887 8888 or check the access pages on tate.org.uk. Carers and essential companions are usually admitted free to ticketed exhibitions.
Correct as of August 2026 — check tate.org.uk before you travel.