Serpentine Galleries
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Two Galleries in Kensington Gardens
A 1930s tea pavilion and an 1805 gunpowder store, now home to Serpentine’s contemporary art programme.
Serpentine opened in 1970 and runs two galleries in Kensington Gardens. Serpentine South is a Grade II listed former tea pavilion built in the 1930s by James Grey West. Serpentine North is a Grade II listed gunpowder store from 1805, which opened to the public in 2013 with a modern extension designed by Zaha Hadid.
The Magazine, inside the Hadid extension, is the largest space for events, taking 200 to 250 standing, 100 for a seated dinner or 120 theatre style. Capacity in the galleries depends on the exhibition on show. Each summer the Serpentine Pavilion, designed by a different architect since 2000, can also be hired from June to October.
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Serpentine Galleries at a Glance
Location
Kensington Gardens. Serpentine South W2 3XA; Serpentine North, West Carriage Drive, W2 2AR.
Capacity
The Magazine takes 200 to 250 standing, 100 seated or 120 theatre. Gallery capacity varies by exhibition.
Pavilion
A new Pavilion each summer, available to hire from June to October outside public hours.
Good to Know
Friends of Ours runs The Magazine. Using another caterer incurs additional charges from the venue.
Plan Your Event at Serpentine Galleries
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