Visit our critically-acclaimed exhibition in atmospheric winter light.
A recent Art Fund study highlighted the health and wellbeing benefits of visiting museums — so why not begin the new year with time spent looking closely at art?
At Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery, Howard Hodgkin: In a Public Garden brings together paintings, prints and works on paper spanning five decades of the artist’s career, including the largest display of Hodgkin’s prints to date. Transforming memory and fleeting impressions into colour and form, Hodgkin’s works move between intimate interiors, gardens and cities he loved. Shown across the manor and gallery, the exhibition unfolds in dialogue with Sir John Soane’s architecture, with winter light adding further depth to the experience.
Described by The Arts Society as “here to enliven the depths of winter,” the exhibition has also been praised as “a steady, confident exhibition that rewards both returning admirers and newcomers” (CoolCuration).
£14, Student £7, Members and Under-16s Free
Public Programme
Why Venice keeps inspiring artists?
Join Rebecca Lyons, Director of Pitzhanger, and Dr Caroline Campbell, Director of the National Gallery of Ireland, on 5 February for an evening exploring Venice as a shared source of inspiration for Sir John Soane and Howard Hodgkin. Taking as a starting point works Sir John Soane collected himself — including Canaletto’s Riva degli Schiavoni, Venice — the conversation will consider how the city’s light, atmosphere and layered history shaped artistic imagination.
This exhibition-related talk offers fresh insight into how memory, travel and atmosphere shaped Hodgkin’s work, as Howard Hodgkin: In a Public Garden enters its final weeks. The last public talk connected to the exhibition, this is a rare opportunity to reflect, question and deepen your experience of the show.
5 February 2026, 6.45–7.45pm. £14 standard / £10 Students and Under-25s.
Looking ahead: Sari Workshop and Colour Walk take place in March.
Volunteer
Share your time, curiosity and care for place.
We are welcoming new volunteers to join the team at Pitzhanger in 2026. Volunteers support every part of the institution, from welcoming visitors and assisting with exhibitions to caring for our gardens. Our Garden Volunteers work closely with the full-time gardener on seasonal planting, helping shape the front and back gardens throughout the year.
Whether your interest lies in art, architecture, heritage or horticulture, volunteering offers a rewarding way to gain skills, meet people and contribute to a vibrant cultural space in Ealing. No prior experience is needed — training, support and flexible roles are provided.
Our Team
Every room tells a story.
This piece is adapted from an original contribution by Paul Mooney for Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery’s digital guide on Bloomberg Connects.
Hello, I’m Paul Mooney, a volunteer at Pitzhanger. I love welcoming visitors, leading guided tours and helping to care for the gardens. What I enjoy most is sharing the history of the house with people from all walks of life, from first-time visitors to aspiring architects.
Sir John Soane came from humble beginnings, yet Pitzhanger became a showcase of his imagination and skill. Visitors are often struck by the variety of Roman and Grecian influences, and by the details inside that continue to surprise. One of my favourite spaces is the Breakfast Room, with its Pantheon-inspired dome. Every room has its story, and as a volunteer I’m proud to help bring them to life.
Families and Learning
Creative mornings for curious under-fives and grown-ups.
New Mini Makers dates are now on sale through to the end of March. This much-loved programme for under-5s and their adults offers three different sessions — Messy Play, Move and Flow, and Music and Rhyme — each led by an experienced practitioner and designed to spark curiosity through making, movement and sound.
Taking place at the Rickyard in Walpole Park, Mini Makers encourages shared discovery, confidence and creativity in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Sessions are bookable individually, making it easy to dip in or return again and again.
Mini Makers is free for Family Members. Find out more about Membership benefits here.
Also coming up: family workshops with Neera Sehgal and Raman Uppal during February half-term.
Venue Hire
Know someone newly engaged? Tell them about Pitzhanger.
Engagement season is well underway, and many couples are beginning their search for a venue that feels truly special. At Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery, our Grade I listed manor, contemporary gallery and gardens offer a distinctive setting for elegant, personal weddings in the heart of West London.
This March, we invite couples to A Most Private Wedding Preview at Pitzhanger — a newly reimagined open day offering a rare, unhurried glimpse of our spaces, styled rooms and expert events team, and experience what an ‘Exclusively Yours‘ wedding could look like.
If you know someone recently engaged or planning their wedding, we’d love you to recommend Pitzhanger as a place where meaningful celebrations also support our cultural work
Shop
Small pleasures and thoughtful finds for the year ahead.
The New Year Sale is now on at the Pitzhanger Shop, with selected favourites reduced by up to 70% until 31 January. Taking place in the gallery foyer, the sale brings together an edited range of books, stationery, housewares, candles, decorative objects and creative kits, all marked with orange sale stickers.
It’s a chance to discover well-designed pieces at exceptional value — whether you’re choosing a quiet gift, refreshing your shelves, or treating yourself to something thoughtfully made.
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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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