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Taylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize 2025

Taylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize 2025Photo: npg.org.uk
Where? National Portrait Gallery, St. Martin’s Place (just off Trafalgar Square) When? 13th November 2025 to 8th February 2026 Price? Admission fee applies (to be announced) · See npg.org Parking: Nearby car parks Buses: 3, 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 24, 87, 91, 139, 176 Bus fares Trains: The closest station is Charing Cross Bakerloo Northern Other nearby stations: Covent Garden, Embankment, Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus Train fares

The Taylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize is back at the National Portrait Gallery for its 18th year, showcasing some of the best work by talented amateur photographers and established professionals.

As one of the most prestigious photography competitions in the world, it features a diverse range of images from formal poses to spontaneous moments between family and friends. Entrants are encouraged to interpret the word 'portrait' in its widest possible sense - emphasising a subject's identity as individuals.

Many of the works will be on display for the very first time, and the exhibition will include the stories behind their creation, and an accompanying display called In Focus, which showcases a brand-new work by an established photographer.

How to get to the National Portrait Gallery

Bus and train fares to National Portrait Gallery
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Bus (all zones) n/a £1.75 £5.25 £6
Train (zone 1) £7 £2.90 £2.80 £8.90 £8.90 £16.60(zone 1-4) £16.60(zone 1-6)
Train (zone 1-2) £7 £3.50 £2.90 £8.90 £8.90
Train (zone 1-3) £7 £3.80 £3.10 £10.50 £10.50
Train (zone 1-4) £7 £4.60 £3.40 £12.80 £12.80
Train (zone 1-5) £7 £5.20 £3.60 £15.30 £15.30 £23.60(zone 1-6)
Train (zone 1-6) £7 £5.80* £3.80* £16.30 £16.30
* Journeys between zone 1 and Heathrow are always charged at the peak rate. Prices are correct as of
Bus No.3, 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 24, 87, 91, 139 and 176 all stop near the National Portrait Gallery. The closest train station is Charing Cross Bakerloo Northern. Plan your journey from Bank, Earl’s Court, Euston, King’s Cross St. Pancras, Liverpool Street, London Bridge, Marylebone, Paddington, Victoria, Waterloo or another station:

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