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Last update: March 2026
An extraordinary space to mark a significant moment
Celebrate your wedding in one of the Kent Coast’s most striking architectural landmarks. Designed by David Chipperfield, Turner Contemporary is a gallery forged at the edge of the coast—a space shaped by sea, light, and creativity—and offers you the rare opportunity to host your ceremony and celebration in an iconic building that houses world-class art and reflects the bold spirit of Margate’s cultural landscape.
Supporting art and community
When you choose Turner Contemporary, you’re also supporting a charitable gallery committed to keeping art free and accessible for all. All profits from venue hire directly fund our exhibitions, learning programmes and public events. Your celebration helps us inspire creativity in the community.
Why choose Turner Contemporary?
A Place of beauty and history
Located in the heart of Margate, our gallery sits right beside the shore, and on the very spot where JMW Turner was inspired by the skies that shaped his work.
Exclusive hire, limited dates
Our events calendar is carefully balanced with our exhibitions and learning programmes, so dates are limited—making your wedding an exclusive, one-of-a-kind experience.
Licensed ceremony spaces
We’re licensed for ceremonies in two beautiful spaces, each with breathtaking views of the sea and famous Turner Skies, each accommodating up to 120 guests.
Dedicated event manager
From planning through to the final dance, you’ll have expert support every step of the way—including supplier recommendations and logistical guidance.
Early access for personal touches
Our Foyle Rooms can be set up the day before your wedding, giving you time to add those unique, personal details.
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Contact Turner Contemporary and their preferred suppliers
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Turner Contemporary -
No.42 by GuestHouse, Margate -
Mike and Ollie -
Arabella Wilde - A Wilde Celebrant
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Reach out about anything you didn't see answered here—no question is too small!Reviews for Turner Contemporary
Magical Turner Wedding
Ceremony & Drinks Reception at Turner
Originally going out on a complete whim as the Turner team ordinarily want full wedding bookings during weekends in high season, I tried my luck reaching out to the team to see if we could have the place for our morning ceremony & drinks reception on a Sunday - and was wonderfully taken back when they said they would work with us on it!!
We could then work together to create a really amazing ceremony space - using their Foyle Rooms - and reception on the terrace afterwards.
Camille was so helpful to us throughout the organisation process and the team and herself were on hand on the day running things to perfection!
Always there to answer an email, jump on a call Camille made our wedding seamless!
Our compromise with the original booking was that we took the space for the full day regardless of how long we actually needed it, which is my only marker for "value for money" on the hire costs - however the whole day was just our dream come true so if we did it all again I'd still pay all the same!
Having our ceremony photos taken through the gallery space was a dream come true for an art loving bride, so if this is you & your partner, do not think twice!!
Photos include our ceremony space, drinks on the terrace & some gallery shots - one showing Camille herself in action haha!!
Thank you to the team 💕
Photos taken by the amazing Belles and Confetti photography duo
@bellesandconfetti
Absolutely phenomenal
The team were so accommodating, so forthcoming with advice, and such a calming influence. Everything went exactly to plan and the drinks were delicious and served attentively.
Just perfection from beginning to end. THANK YOU
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