A few weeks ago we decided to spend the day in Margate and go check out a brand new gallery which has opened there called the Turner Contemporary.

Outside London: Margate
You can see the gallery in the distance, which has only recently been completed.

"Turner Contemporary is a dynamic visual arts organisation that believes in making art open, relevant and fulfilling for all." www.turnercontemporary.org/about

Outside London: Margate
As you can see it was a picture perfect day, warm and sunny. Actually those past weeks where really hot.

Outside London: Margate

Outside London: Margate
For once the streets were looking cleaner.

Outside London: Margate

Outside London: Margate

Outside London: Margate

Outside London: Margate
It is nice to see contemporary architecture being incorporated into older towns and cities. Personally I feel it helps to revitalize these places.

Outside London: Margate

Outside London: Margate

Outside London: Margate

Outside London: Margate
The gallery also has a small cafe out side which has great views and on a hot summers day is a great place to relax with a cold beer.

Outside London: Margate
The gallery's interior is designed well and is clean and simple as well as very light due to so many windows.

Outside London: Margate

Outside London: Margate

Outside London: Margate

Outside London: Margate

Outside London: Margate

Outside London: Margate

Outside London: Margate

Outside London: Margate

Outside London: Margate
A few pics of what Margate use to look like.

Outside London: Margate

Outside London: Margate

Outside London: Margate
Designs for the gallery itself.

Outside London: Margate

Outside London: Margate

Outside London: Margate
Here you can see the contrast between the gallery and the houses opposite.

Outside London: Margate

Outside London: Margate

Outside London: Margate

Outside London: Margate

Outside London: Margate

Outside London: Margate

Outside London: Margate

Outside London: Margate

Outside London: Margate
Picture from inside the small cafe.

Outside London: Margate

Outside London: Margate

Outside London: Margate

Outside London: Margate

Outside London: Margate

Outside London: Margate

Outside London: Margate

Outside London: Margate
Heading home on the train.