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Hayward Gallery – London SE1
On the south bank of the River Thames, the Hayward Gallery lies between the Royal National Theatre and the Royal Festival Hall in London. Named after Sir Isaac Hayward, one-time leader of the LCC, the gallery was designed by the GLC Department of Architecture, led by Geoffrey Horsefall. Following its opening in October 1968, the gallery become one of London's main venues for large art exhibitions.
The gallery has no permanent exhibition but hosts temporary shows of contemporary and historical art, often the work of British contemporary artists. Every five years the gallery selects and organises The British Art Show, a large-scale exhibition showing strength and vitality of British Art. The characteristic neon tower on the top of the building was designed by Philip Vaughn and Roger Dainton and has become a recognizable sight in London’s skyline, the blue, green, red, magenta and yellow neon strips are controlled by the strength and direction of the wind.
Room Capacities
| Maximum Venue Capacity | Reception | Dinner | Dinner & Dance | Conference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galleries (* by arrangement) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Upper Foyer and Waterloo Sunset | 0 | 60 | 0 | 0 |
| Lower Foyer | 0 | 40 | 0 | 0 |
Hire Periods
| Access Times to Venue: | During Exhibitions 8 - 10am all weekdays 7.30pm - 9.30pm Mon and Thurs Extensions on application Between exhibitions - Entertaining Spaces 8 - 10am and 7 - 11pm all weekdays Hire of galleries subject to installation schedule and by arrangement with venue, |
|---|---|
| Venue Closed Periods: | Dec 24th - 26th, Jan 1st |
Venue Notes
| smoking | No | |
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| marquee | Yes | |
| dancing | Yes | Between Exhibitions |
| garden | No | Balcony |
| marriage | No | |
| parking | Yes |