Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery will be closed on Wednesday 17 June for a private event. There will be no public access to the site on this date. Thank you for your understanding.
A Creative May Half-Term at Pitzhanger
This May half-term, Pitzhanger invites families to explore making, play and discovery through hands-on workshops and hands-on activities.
Back by popular demand after a sold-out Easter session, ceramicist Annabel Johnson returns on 28 May for a family clay workshop inspired by Marthe Armitage: Pattern Maker and Phoebe Collings-James: a rose, a bridge, a house.
On 29 May, artist Mikaela Roe-Bowers transforms the Rickyard into an ever-changing world of colour, cardboard building and messy play for Mini Makers: Messy Play — with Family Membership including up to 12 free Mini Makers sessions each year.
Families can also explore our historic manor, current exhibitions and regular guided tours throughout the holiday week. We are also open on Spring Bank Holiday, Monday 25 May, 10am–5pm. Early booking recommended.
Exhibition
Experience powerful sculpture and clay works before the exhibition closes on 14 June.
Closing on 14 June, Phoebe Collings-James: a rose, a bridge, a house fills Pitzhanger with sculpture and clay paintings shaped through clay, texture, and transformation. Installed through Sir John Soane’s former home, the exhibition brings together over 17 works exploring language, material and the figure of the outsider.
Visitors can also join a special Curator Tour on 4 June during Thursday Late, offering fresh insight into the exhibition and its dialogue with Pitzhanger’s historic spaces. Recently recommended by The London Standard, Artists & Illustrators and The London Magazine.
£14, Student £7, Members and Under-16s Free
Our Team
On contemporary art, public programmes and leading next month’s Phoebe Collings-James tour.
Hello, I’m Katie, the new Programmes Assistant at Pitzhanger. I work across our exhibitions and events programme, helping shape talks, workshops, and tours that bring visitors closer to the ideas behind each exhibition.
I grew up locally in Shepherd’s Bush and recently joined Pitzhanger after completing an MA (Hons) in Fine Art at the University of Edinburgh. It’s exciting to work somewhere that brings ambitious contemporary programming into such a distinctive historic setting. I’ve especially enjoyed working on Phoebe Collings-James: a rose, a bridge, a house. During May’s Thursday Late, I joined the artist for a conversation exploring the relationship between sound and sculpture (photo).
On 4 June, I’ll be leading the Curator Tour of the exhibition as part of Thursday Late, sharing some of the influences and ideas behind the works. I hope to see you there.
Programme
A much-loved summer tradition in Pitzhanger’s front garden.
On Sunday 7 June, our annual Plant Sale returns to Pitzhanger’s front garden with herbs, plants, and gardening treasures grown and prepared by our Gardening Volunteers. Alongside plants for every kind of garden, visitors can also find Pitzhanger honey and spend time in one of west London’s most characterful green spaces.
Free to visit and open to all, the Plant Sale offers a chance to experience another side of Pitzhanger — shaped by community, care and a shared love of gardens.
Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery will also remain open as usual throughout the day.
History
Look up at Pitzhanger’s façade and you’ll spot one of Georgian Britain’s most enduring architectural materials.
From the caryatid figures above the Manor entrance to the sculptural details woven throughout the house and gardens, Coade stone helped Sir John Soane bring classical ornament to life at Pitzhanger. Developed by the pioneering female entrepreneur Eleanor Coade in the late eighteenth century, the material combined remarkable durability with finely sculpted details — much of which survives more than 200 years later.
Our new online feature explores the story behind these architectural details and where to spot them during your next visit — including the caryatids visible from outside the Manor for free.I love finding the right words and ideas to share what makes each exhibition or event special, and one of the best parts of the job is seeing someone come through our doors because of something they first spotted in a post, an email, or an article.
Exhibition
A new feature in House & Garden celebrates the 96-year-old artist.
At 96, Marthe Armitage continues to draw, print and experiment from her west London studio, transforming plants, gardens and everyday surroundings into richly layered wallpapers and textiles. Our exhibition traces six decades of hand-printed patterns through lino blocks, sketchbooks and watercolours, offering a rare glimpse into the artist’s deeply personal visual world.
Recently featured in House & Garden and other national publications, the exhibition celebrates one of Britain’s most quietly influential pattern makers.
£14, Student £7, Members and Under-16s Free
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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
Curator Tour: Phoebe Collings-James
Join us on Thursday 4 June at 6.30pm for a special curator tour of Phoebe Collings-James: a rose, a bridge, a house.
The tour is included with general admission as part of our Thursday Late opening. Simply book your general admission ticket for the evening to attend.
Questions? Email us at foh@pitzhanger.org.uk.
Pitzhanger Plant Sale: 7 June
Join us for the Pitzhanger Plant Sale 2026 in the Front Garden on Sunday 7 June, 10am–2pm. No ticket is required to visit the Plant Sale.
Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery will remain open as usual with general admission. If you would also like to visit the historic manor and our exhibitions, please continue to book your tickets as normal.
Pay-what-you-can admission for Ealing Borough residents is also available as usual from 10am–noon. Proof of eligibility required.
Questions? Email us at foh@pitzhanger.org.uk.
Important Visitor Information: 17 June
Please note that Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery will be closed on 17 June for a private event.
Questions? Email us at foh@pitzhanger.org.uk.
Main Gallery Closed: 17 June – 26 July
The main gallery will be closed from 17 June – 26 July for exhibition changeover following the close of Phoebe Collings-James: a rose, a bridge, a house.
Pitzhanger Manor and Marthe Armitage: Pattern Maker (closing on 19 July) remain open as usual during this period. The café and shop also remain open and can be visited without a ticket.
Discounted admission is available on dates when the site is open to the public during this period.
Questions? Email us at foh@pitzhanger.org.uk.
Important Visitor Information: 24–25 June
Please note that Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery will be closed on 24 and 25 June for a private event.
Questions? Email us at foh@pitzhanger.org.uk.
Main Gallery Closed: 17 June – 26 July
The main gallery will be closed from 17 June – 26 July for exhibition changeover following the close of Phoebe Collings-James: a rose, a bridge, a house.
Pitzhanger Manor and Marthe Armitage: Pattern Maker (closing on 19 July) remain open as usual during this period. The café and shop also remain open and can be visited without a ticket.
Discounted admission is available on dates when the site is open to the public during this period.
Questions? Email us at foh@pitzhanger.org.uk.
Partial Closures & Discounted Admission: 8–19 July
Parts of Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery will be temporarily closed from 8–19 July due to filming activity. The main gallery, café, shop, Monk’s Dining Room and Wonder Room will be closed during this period.
Discounted admission is available for access to the remaining areas of the Manor, including Marthe Armitage: Pattern Maker. A temporary pop-up shop will be available inside the Manor.
Questions? Email us at foh@pitzhanger.org.uk.
Main Gallery Closed: 24 July
The main gallery will remain closed on 24 July during exhibition changeover.
Pitzhanger Manor remains open with discounted admission. The café and shop also remain open as usual.
Questions? Email us at foh@pitzhanger.org.uk.
Main Gallery Closed: 26 July
The main gallery will remain closed on 26 July during exhibition changeover.
Pitzhanger Manor remains open with discounted admission. The café and shop also remain open as usual.
Questions? Email us at foh@pitzhanger.org.uk.
Partial Closure: 1 August, 10am–5pm
Please note that the Eating Room in Pitzhanger Manor will be closed at 10am–5pm on 1 August 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: 8 August, 12.30–5pm
Please note that the Eating Room in Pitzhanger Manor will be closed at 12.30–5pm on 8 August 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 August, 2–4pm
Please note that the Upper Drawing Room in Pitzhanger Manor will be closed at 2–4pm on 22 August 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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