Enjoy the festive season at Pitzhanger with markets, music and making.
As the festive season approaches, Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery becomes a place to gather, create and celebrate.
On Sunday 23 November, Duck Pond Market fills our front garden with local, ethical and sustainable makers — the perfect setting to find thoughtful gifts and meet the people behind them.
On Thursday 27 November, Ealing musicians Lumarie and Luke Matthews bring soulful Christmas harmonies to the gallery, while London Creative Gals host a joyful Christmas Jewellery-Making Workshop, celebrating creativity and friendship. Craft your own Christmas Wreath, design a glowing centrepiece at our Festive Candle Painting Workshop, or create a showstopping bake at our new Christmas Cake Decorating Workshop — taking place on 26 November and 3 December.
And before the season begins in full, don’t miss the final tickets for Opera Prelude’s Storace and Soane on 6 November, a musical journey through Soane’s world.
Our Team
Every day at Pitzhanger brings something new.
Hello, I’m Rowan, Visitor Experience Supervisor at Pitzhanger. I originally joined as a Visitor Experience Assistant, drawn to this remarkable space where historic and contemporary art meet — a blend that resonates with my academic background in the Romantic period.
My role is incredibly varied, from welcoming visitors to supporting events and exhibitions. An unforgettable highlight was during the filming of BBC Antique Roadshow, when I was entrusted with handling a cannonball discovered in Pitzhanger’s chimney during restoration — later featured in the opening of the first episode. Each day brings something new and exciting, and that’s what makes working at Pitzhanger so special.
Shop
Gifts inspired by art, nature and local craft.
Step into the Pitzhanger Shop for gifts that celebrate creativity and place. Taste the season with Pitzhanger honey, collected from hives in Walpole Park and presented in elegant jars and gift sets — including a warming cinnamon blend.
Discover our new organic-cotton Pitzhanger tote bag, the perfect companion for winter days.
Add colour to your home with official Howard Hodgkin cushions from the artist’s Estate, and ceramic mugs by Izzy McFarlane, handmade in Sussex and designed to bring an artist’s touch to everyday life.
You’ll also find fine art postcards, decorations, books and candles, each chosen with care — gifts that carry the spirit of beauty, craft, and imagination.
All items are available in the gallery foyer only — every purchase supports local makers and Pitzhanger’s year-round programmes.
Membership
Gift Pitzhanger membership this Christmas — simple, thoughtful, lasting.
Make someone’s Christmas truly special with a Pitzhanger Membership, now easier than ever to give online. Choose from Single, Single+, Joint or Family tiers — each offering a year of free entry to Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery, invitations to exclusive Members’ events, and discounts in our shop and cafés.
Simply select the membership type, add the recipient’s details and delivery date, and we will do the rest. Every gift directly supports our work as a charity and helps us care for Pitzhanger — a present that gives back all year round.
Exhibition
Radiant art to brighten the winter at Pitzhanger.
This winter, step into a world alive with colour at Pitzhanger. Howard Hodgkin: In a Public Garden (to 8 March 2026) spans five decades of the artist’s luminous prints and paintings, transforming Soane’s historic interiors into a celebration of memory, light, and emotion. Praised by House & Garden as “gloriously comprehensive,” the exhibition has quickly become one of London’s must-see shows.
On 4 December, join our new Panel Discussion with Shanay Jhaveri and Hannah Perry, exploring Hodgkin’s continuing influence on contemporary art. Earlier in the season, Richard Parry, Pitzhanger’s Head of Programmes, leads a Guided Tour of the exhibition on 6 November. Members can enjoy exclusive tours on 6 November and 4 December — a perfect way to share the experience with friends.
Enhance your visit with our free Bloomberg Connects digital guide, featuring audio commentary and the complete list of works.
£14, Student £7, Members and Under-16s Free
Families and Learning
Creative discovery for families, schools and young minds.
In the Wonder Room at Pitzhanger Manor, children colour bold palm trees, collage and draw expressive frames and display their creations — each piece a unique response to Howard Hodgkin’s art. The space evolves constantly thanks to our new Student Interpretation & Engagement Assistants, an Art Fund-supported programme bringing eight university students into the gallery to help make Pitzhanger even more welcoming, imaginative and inclusive.
Younger children can enjoy Mini Makers, our art sessions for under-fives every other Friday.
Schools are invited to book workshops and tours exploring art, design, and architecture. If you have school-age children, encourage their teachers to plan a visit to Pitzhanger.
Venue Hire
From intimate dinners to grand gatherings — we’ll plan it all.
Looking for the perfect setting for a celebration? Pitzhanger offers unforgettable spaces for every occasion — from elegant private dining in Sir John Soane’s historic rooms to lively gatherings in the contemporary Soane’s Garden Room and private walled garden.
Our dedicated events team can handle everything, catering, décor, and planning, with trusted partners and competitive packages. Whether you’re hosting a milestone dinner, company celebration or simply a special night with friends, we’ll help you create an event that’s beautifully yours.
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Effective from 10 March 2026.
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Featured in The Sunday Times and RA Magazine — meet “the queen of wallpaper”.
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This Spring, the artist Phoebe Collings-James (b.1987) will bring new sculpture and ceramic work to Pitzhanger, the first time these works will be shown in the UK.
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Visit our critically-acclaimed exhibition in atmospheric winter light.
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Two leading artists explore nature, pattern and still life.
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Enjoy the festive season at Pitzhanger with markets, music and making.
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Largest display of Hodgkin’s prints, praised as “art to pierce the heart.”
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Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery has been shortlisted for not one, but two Young Ealing Foundation Awards: Partnership and Big Impact in the Youth Providers Categories!
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Join Pitzhanger’s Family Membership this July and enjoy an extra month free, meaning your membership will last until 31 August 2026, covering two summer holidays of unforgettable art, culture, and creativity at Pitzhanger.
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Discover Mini Makers: fun, creative sessions for under-fives in music, movement and messy play.
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Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery
Ealing Green, London W5 5EQ
Ticketing, Opening Hours and Tour Enquiries: foh@pitzhanger.org.uk
Retail Enquires: retail@pitzhanger.org.uk
Reception: 020 3985 8888
Venue Hire: 020 3994 0966
Office: 020 3994 0967
Wednesday - Sunday: 10:00 - 17:00
First Thursday of the month: 10:00 - 20:00
Monday - Tuesday: Closed
Bank Holidays: 10:00 - 17:00
Last admissions one hour before closing
Partial Closure: 25 April, 12–5pm
Please note that the Eating Room in Pitzhanger Manor will be closed at 12–5pm on 25 April for a private function. Artworks in the affected space will be temporarily off view, but General Admission continues as usual. All rooms will be open before and after this time during our regular opening hours.
Questions? Email us at foh@pitzhanger.org.uk.
Pitzhanger Gallery closes at 6pm on 7 May
Please note that Pitzhanger Gallery will close to General Admission visitors from 6pm on Thursday 7 May for the Phoebe Collings-James in Conversation event. If you would like to visit Phoebe Collings-James: a rose, a bridge, a house, please arrive before 6pm or book a ticket for the artist talk. Pitzhanger Manor and other open areas remain accessible during our usual Thursday Late opening hours.
Questions? Email us at foh@pitzhanger.org.uk.
Partial Closure: 9 May, 11am–1pm
Please note that the Eating Room in Pitzhanger Manor will be closed at 11am–1pm on 9 May for a private function. Artworks in the affected space will be temporarily off view, but General Admission continues as usual. All rooms will be open before and after this time during our regular opening hours.
Questions? Email us at foh@pitzhanger.org.uk.
Partial Closure: 22 May, 1–5pm
Please note that Pitzhanger Manor will be closed at 1–5pm on 22 May for a private function. Artworks in the affected space will be temporarily off view, but General Admission continues as usual. All rooms will be open before and after this time during our regular opening hours.
Questions? Email us at foh@pitzhanger.org.uk.
Partial Closure: 24 May, 1–5pm
Please note that the Upper Drawing Room in Pitzhanger Manor will be closed at 1–5pm on 24 May for a private function. Artworks in the affected space will be temporarily off view, but General Admission continues as usual. All rooms will be open before and after this time during our regular opening hours.
Questions? Email us at foh@pitzhanger.org.uk.
Partial Closure: 30 May, 1–5pm
Please note that the Eating Room in Pitzhanger Manor will be closed at 1–5pm on 30 May for a private function. Artworks in the affected space will be temporarily off view, but General Admission continues as usual. All rooms will be open before and after this time during our regular opening hours.
Questions? Email us at foh@pitzhanger.org.uk.
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