MAIN GALLERY CLOSURE & JULY FILMING UPDATE

The main gallery is currently closed for exhibition changeover. Pitzhanger Manor and Marthe Armitage: Pattern Maker remain open, with discounted admission available.

On 8–19 July, further closures will be in place due to filming activity. During this period, the main gallery, café, shop, Monk’s Dining Room and Wonder Room will be closed. Discounted admission will remain available for access to the open areas of Pitzhanger Manor, including Marthe Armitage: Pattern Maker.

Visitors requiring step-free access to the Manor on 8–19 July will need to enter and exit via the Eating Room door from the Front Garden. The accessible toilet in the main gallery will not be available; the nearest accessible toilet is at the Rickyard in Walpole Park, near the playground.

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Pitzhanger Manor illuminated beautifully at night viewed from above.

Enjoy the festive season at Pitzhanger with markets, music and making.

Celebrate the Season

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

Meet the Team: Rowan Frewin

Every day at Pitzhanger brings something new.

Person outdoors at Pitzhanger holding an object with gloves, speaking to someone, building in background.
Rowan Frewin with a cannonball discovered during Pitzhanger’s restoration, featured on BBC Antiques Roadshow. Photo by Aston Law.

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

Festive Finds at the Pitzhanger 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.

Visitor browsing festive decorations and gifts in the Pitzhanger shop.
Photo by Aston Law.

Membership

Wrap Up a Year of Art and Inspiration

Gift Pitzhanger membership this Christmas — simple, thoughtful, lasting.

Two visitors discussing vibrant abstract artworks in a gallery space.
Visitors in conversation in front of Howard Hodgkin’s ‘Red Palm’ (1986-87) and ‘Black Palm’ (1987-88) at Pitzhanger. © The Estate of Howard Hodgkin. All rights reserved, DACS/Armitage 2025. Photo by Danny Sykes @ExhibitionCapture.

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

Howard Hodgkin: In a Public Garden — A Blaze of Colour

Radiant art to brighten the winter at Pitzhanger.

Visitor admiring colourful abstract artwork inside Pitzhanger’s red-walled room during an evening event.
Visitor spectating Howard Hodgkin’s ‘Mango’ (1990–1991) in the Small Drawing Room. © The Estate of Howard Hodgkin. All rights reserved, DACS/Armitage 2025. Photo by Danny Sykes @ExhibitionCapture.

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

A Place to Learn and Imagine

Creative discovery for families, schools and young minds.

Children at a creative activity table near a “Hello Families” sign.
The Wonder Room at Pitzhanger. Photo by Aston Law.

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

Celebrate in Style at Pitzhanger

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.

Bartender straining cocktails into elegant glasses during an event.
Photo by Danny Sykes @ExhibitionCapture.
Snow-covered Pitzhanger Manor with opening hours displayed beside.

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PITZHANGER NEWS

All the latest happenings in and around Pitzhanger

9 July 2026

Gardens, Patterns and Summer Creativity

Summer at Pitzhanger is full of colour and pattern — in our exhibitions, our gardens, our family programmes and the restored rooms of the manor.

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5 June 2026

Clare Woods Arrives This Summer

As summer begins at Pitzhanger, discover Clare Woods’ upcoming exhibition, celebrate the people who care for our gardens, and explore events and creative projects across the site.

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15 May 2026

Half-Term, Phoebe Collings-James & More at Pitzhanger

This May, discover family workshops, contemporary exhibitions and stories from across Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery — from messy play and clay making to the final weeks of Phoebe Collings-James and the hand-printed world of Marthe Armitage.

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13 April 2026

Pop Comes to Pitzhanger: Step Inside Sir Peter Blake’s Recreated Studio

Discover a major new exhibition celebrating one of Britain’s most iconic artists.

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16 March 2026

Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery appoints new Trustees and Advisor

Effective from 10 March 2026.

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12 March 2026

Spring at Pitzhanger: Marthe Armitage opens

Featured in The Sunday Times and RA Magazine — meet “the queen of wallpaper”.

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18 February 2026

Announcing Phoebe Collings-James at Pitzhanger

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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16 January 2026

Howard Hodgkin at Pitzhanger: See It, Discuss It, Join Us

Visit our critically-acclaimed exhibition in atmospheric winter light.

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10 December 2025

Pitzhanger Announces Two Major Exhibitions for 2026

Two leading artists explore nature, pattern and still life.

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5 November 2025

Gifts, Gatherings, and Colour — Winter Festivities at Pitzhanger

Enjoy the festive season at Pitzhanger with markets, music and making.

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Contact Us

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

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