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Photos: Anne Tetzlaff, Christa Holka
Opening hours
Monday: closed
Tue, Wed, Thu: 4pm – 11pm
Fri, Sat, Sun: 12pm – 11pm
EXHIBITION closes at 9pm
BAR closes at 10pm
BOOKSHOP and BOX OFFICE close at 11pm
Getting to the ICA
The Institute of Contemporary Arts is located between Buckingham Palace, 10 Downing Street and Piccadilly Circus in the heart of central London and easily accessible by public transport and bike.
The Mall
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Transport
– By tube:
The nearest stations are Charing Cross or Piccadilly Circus. From Charing Cross, follow the signs for Trafalgar Square, head through Admiralty Arch near the southwest corner on to The Mall: we're located approximately 50 metres along on the right hand side. From Piccadilly Circus, head down Lower Regent Street to Waterloo Place; the entrance is located at the bottom of the Duke of York Steps on your left.
– By overground rail:
The nearest train station is Charing Cross.
– By bus:
There are many bus stops on or around Trafalgar Square (no bus services operate on The Mall itself).
– By bicycle:
– By car or taxi:
There is no parking on The Mall, but it is possible to drop off passengers at the main entrance. You can find metered parking bays in Waterloo Place and Carlton House Terrace, and there are also car parks in Whitcombe Street and Spring Gardens, both just off Trafalgar Square.
You can also plan your journey with Transport for London’s Journey Planner or call them on 0343 222 1234.
Road closures
During high-profile events such as state visits, there is usually a large police presence on The Mall, Carlton House Terrace and Waterloo Place.
Closures shown below are in addition to the closure of all park roads between 10:30 – 11:50am on days of Guard change.
Changing of the Guard takes place every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 10:45am. It does not take place when large events are held, such as State visits and the London Marathon.
February
Sunday 25th
Proposed closure hours: 5am – 4:30pm
Areas/Roads closed: All park roads
March
Sunday 10th
Proposed closure hours: 12pm – 1pm
Areas/Roads closed: Birdcage Walk & Horse Guards Road
Monday 11th
Proposed closure hours: 10:30am – 12pm
Areas/Roads closed: All park roads
Sunday 17th
Proposed closure hours: 11am – 4pm
Areas/Roads closed: The Mall, Horse Guards Road
April
Sunday 7th
Proposed closure hours: 4:30am – 8pm
Areas/Roads closed: All park roads
Sunday 14th
Proposed closure hours: 12:15pm – 1:30pm
Areas/Roads closed: Birdcage Walk & Horse Guards Road
Thursday 18th
Proposed closure hours: 5am – 12am
Areas/Roads closed: The Mall
Friday 19th
Proposed closure hours: All day
Areas/Roads closed: The Mall & All park roads
Saturday 20th
Proposed closure hours: All day
Areas/Roads closed: The Mall & All park roads
Sunday 21st
Proposed closure hours: All day
Areas/Roads closed: The Mall & All park roads
Monday 22nd
Proposed closure hours: All day
Areas/Roads closed: The Mall & All park roads
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