Turner 250 X Rail 200

Celebrating 250 years since the birth of JMW Turner and 200 years since the creation of the modern railway, Turner 250 X Rail 200 is offering free train travel and a free educational resource for children aged 12 and under, designed to connect their journey from the train station to the gallery.

The resource shares creative ways young visitors can engage with their environment, specifically at Margate train station and with the JMW Turner painting at the gallery.

There’s also the opportunity for young people to have their artwork displayed at Margate train Station as part of the Turner 250 X Rail 200 celebrations. We will be continuing to accept submissions until March 2026.

Waves Breaking on a Lee Shore at Margate (Study for ‘Rockets and Blue Lights’) 
 Waves Breaking on a Lee Shore at Margate (Study for ‘Rockets and Blue Lights’)

What to expect

  • Free rail travel for schools in Kent

  • A free creative resource to guide you through the day. We will post this to your school

  • The opportunity for students to get their work displayed at Margate Train Station

  • A viewing of JMW Turner’s painting

The resource was created in partnership with Thanet’s Creative Isle Community Rail Partnership and Southeastern.

Email us to get involved
Photo of the Turner 250 Rail 200 Learning Resource Booklet with Margate Harbour Arm in the background

Check out the resources:

Turner 250 X Rail 200 Resource
(Full Colour)

Turner 250 X Rail 200 Resource
(Print-at-home)

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