From 1800 to 1804 Sir John Soane, one of Britain’s most influential architects, designed and built Pitzhanger Manor as his dream country retreat in then rural Ealing. He saw Pitzhanger as the foundation for what he hoped would become the Soane dynasty of architects. He wanted a country estate to reflect his new-found social status and to showcase his skills as an architect.
Pitzhanger was designed around Soane’s eclectic and growing collection of art and antiquities, including Hogarth’s series of paintings A Rake’s Progress. But first and foremost it was a place of entertainment, where he could host clients and influential friends at dinners and large garden parties, or simply to fish in his lake.
When Soane’s ideal of family harmony collapsed, he moved back to Lincoln’s Inn Fields, taking his collection with him. But Pitzhanger stands today as a testament to his creative genius. Newly conserved and returned to his original design, Pitzhanger is a rare example in London of a spectacular Soane building, largely intact. This guide tells the story of this remarkable house and of Sir John Soane, an architect whose influence is as strong today as ever.
You can find out more about Soane and his time at Pitzhanger Manor in our guidebook Pitzhanger Manor: Sir John Soane’s Country Home, available from our shop (£6.95).
The countdown is on! ⏳ Erin O`Keefe`s remarkable exhibition at Pitzhanger ends on 17 September. Don`t miss out on her colourful art in our amazing grade-I listed space! 🎨🏛️
Do you want to know more? Grab her new book, "How are things?" from our shop. 📚 It is a deep dive into Erin`s world of complex art. 🌈
Don`t wait, book now! 🎟️ Experience art that mixes the past, buildings and eye-popping visuals! 🖼️👀 Link in bio.
Artists at Home: Erin O`Keefe
📅 Wednesday – Sunday until 17 September 2023
📍 Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery, Ealing Green, London W5 5EQ
🚇 Ealing Broadway Station (Elizabeth, Central, District, National Rail)
🎫 Access with General Admission
In collaboration with @seventeengallery
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Visit Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery for free as part of Open House Festival 2023. The festival is led by a community of Londoners who open up buildings they own, work or care for free so that visitors can explore them 🏡🚪
There will also be free access to the Manor during our Open Sunday on Sunday 10 September, 10am – 12.30pm including family tours and workshops & during our Thursday Late opening on 14 September 5pm – 8pm.
Entry to the Manor will grant you access to see the displays inside Sir John Soane`s neo-classical Manor 🎨 including Magnum Photos: Where Ideas Are Born and prints of the Villa Negroni.
📅 10th & 14th September
🕣 10am – 5pm (Open until 8pm on Thursday)
📍Pitzhanger Manor and Gallery, Ealing Green, London, W5 5EQ
🚇 Ealing Broadway Station (Elizabeth, Central, District, National Rail)
🎫 Free
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📸 Ever seen a Marino Marini horse and rider sculpture? 🐎 What about Marini himself posing as the rider? Don`t miss this unique snapshot 📷! Magnum`s Herbert List captures the photo of Marini in his Milan studio, becoming a living part of his artwork. 🎭
It is featured in our `Magnum Photos: Where Ideas Are Born` exhibition at Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery. 🏰 Dive into the lives and spaces of artists through over 40 stunning portraits. 🎨✨ Come explore and be inspired! 🌟 Book your visit with the link in bio.
Magnum Photos: Where Ideas Are Born
📅 Wednesday – Sunday until 29 October 2023
📍 Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery, Ealing Green, London W5 5EQ
🚇 Ealing Broadway Station (Elizabeth, Central, District, National Rail)
🎫 Access with General Admission
In collaboration with @magnumphotos
#Pitzhanger #Ealing #London #Art #Design #Architecture #ArtExhibition #PitzhangerManor #MagnumPhotos #WhereIdeasAreBorn

🍽️ Curious about how Sir John Soane and Eliza hosted their lavish `intellectual banquets`? Discover the luxury at Pitzhanger Manor`s Eating Room. 🏛️
🌟 Picture the clock striking 4.30pm, the chatter filling the room as you dine alongside the likes of Sir Francis Bourgeois and tenor John Braham. Indulge in symmetrical arrangements of fish and meat, culminating in desserts that are almost too beautiful to eat.
📸 Don`t just dream it, live it! Plan a visit and partake in the grandeur.
Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery
📅 Wednesday to Sunday (Open on Bank Holiday Monday)
📍 Ealing Green, London W5 5EQ
🚇 Ealing Broadway Station (Elizabeth, Central, District, National Rail)
#Pitzhanger #Ealing #London #Art #Design #Architecture #TimelessElegance #HistoricFeasts
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Autumn`s arrived, and it`s bringing a burst of creativity to Pitzhanger! 🍂📅 Here`s what`s on the agenda:
– 3 Sep: 🎶 Jam out at the Rattles & Hums Workshop
– 6 & 28 Sep: 🖌️ Craft up a storm with Mini Makers
– 10 Sep: 🏛️ Take a tour of the Manor led by Sarah Richardson and Tamara Kitchens
– 14 Sep: 🌆 Experience a Twilight Tour of Pitzhanger
– 17 Sep: 🎨 Get artsy with Akshay Sharma
– 21 Sep: 📜 Enjoy a poetic evening with Robert Seatter
– 24 Sep: 🏃♀️ Cheer on the Ealing Half Marathon and join Judy Preece`s art workshop
– 28 Sep: 📷 Learn from the iconic photographer Abbas
Prepare for a September full of culture, learning, and pure fun! 🌈✨ Tap the link in our bio for more details. 🎫
#Pitzhanger #Ealing #London #Art #Design #Architecture
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🔥 Hurry Up Please It`s Time! Erin O` Keefe`s work of art beckons you not to miss out on her visual feasts! Witness the stunning dance of white and red that opens up a world of discovery and misapprehension at the Pitzhanger Manor and Gallery.
O`Keefe`s works blend seamlessly with Sir John Soane`s rich red walls in the Small Drawing Room. It is as if they were destined to share the same space. Don`t miss this perfect pairing of past and present. Come and see it today! 🖼️👀
Artists at Home: Erin O`Keefe
📅 Wednesday – Sunday until 1 October 2023
📍 Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery, Ealing Green, London W5 5EQ
🚇 Ealing Broadway Station (Elizabeth, Central, District, National Rail)
🎫 Access with General Admission
In collaboration with @seventeengallery
#Pitzhanger #Ealing #London #Art #Design #Architecture #ErinOKeefe #ArtExhibition #ArtistsAtHome #pitzhangermanor
@erinokeefeart

🌿 Transport yourself to Sir John Soane`s beguiling epoch as you stroll through Pitzhanger Manor`s back garden, now Walpole Park. 🏛️🌳 Imagine Soane himself by your side, discussing art and architecture as you would tonight! 🎨
🌙 Don`t miss today`s Pitzhanger Late! Experience our closing exhibition, `Anthony Caro: The Inspiration of Architecture,` like never before. 🎭 Delight in art, tunes, and games in our lush gardens. 🎲
🍎 Elevate the evening with complimentary cider from our exclusive SXOLLIE pop-up bar, crafted from delectable eating apples. 🍻 Prizes await game winners! 🏆
🌟 Free entry from 5 pm—arrive early to nab your cider! 🕔 See you at this enchanted fusion of art, architecture, and modern craft! 🍂🎶
Pitzhanger Late: Sculptures, Ciders & Garden Games
📅 Thursday 31 August 2023
🕡 5.00 pm – 8.00 pm
📍 Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery, Ealing Green, London W5 5EQ
🚇 Ealing Broadway Station (Elizabeth, Central, District, National Rail)
🎫 Free
Drink Partner: @sxolliexider
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Two weeks to go! 🗓️ Don`t miss Pitzhanger`s `Anthony Caro: The Inspiration of Architecture` exhibition 🎉. See how Caro`s works elevate everyday materials like steel and Perspex into works of art 🖼️. A must-see for all art and architecture enthusiasts 🏰! Runs until 10 September. Book now with the link in bio.
Anthony Caro: The Inspiration of Architecture
📅 Wednesday – Sunday until 10 September 2023
📍 Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery, Ealing Green, London W5 5EQ
🚇 Ealing Broadway Station (Elizabeth, Central, District, National Rail)
🎫 Access with general admission
In collaboration with @anthonycarocentre
With support from @henrymoorefdn_grants
#Pitzhanger #Ealing #London #Art #Design #Architecture #HENRYMOOREGRANTS #ArtExhibition #AnthonyCaro #PitzhangerManor #LastChance

Cheers to all who made Assemble Play a blast! 🎉 Good news: We’re open this Bank Holiday Monday! 📅 Take a stroll through history at our Manor and enjoy our current art shows. 🖼️🚶♀️
Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery
📅 Wednesday to Sunday (Open on Bank Holiday Monday)
📍 Ealing Green, London W5 5EQ
🚇 Ealing Broadway Station (Elizabeth, Central, District, National Rail)
#Pitzhanger #Ealing #London #Art #Design #Architecture
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🌟 Calling all young detectives and artists! 🌟 The Stolen Songbird Trail is now open at Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery! It is an exciting, interactive experience inspired by Judith Eagle`s new book. 📖
🕵️♀️ Solve clues and find the hidden painting as you explore the Manor, just like Caro in the book! 🏰
🎨 Ready to show off your creativity? Draw your version of the Stolen Songbird and win £50 of Faber children`s books! 🖌️
📷 Don`t miss out on capturing the fun in our photo frame in the Conservatory! Tag us with @Pitzhanger and @FaberChildrens. 🌿
Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery
📅 Wednesday to Sunday (Open on Bank Holiday Monday)
📍 Ealing Green, London W5 5EQ
🚇 Ealing Broadway Station (Elizabeth, Central, District, National Rail)
#Pitzhanger #Ealing #London #Art #Design #Architecture #FaberChildrens #TheStolenSongbird #ChildrensTrail #JudithEagle #ArtHeistAdventure
@judith.eagle

Magnum photographer Inge Morath retained a dual gift for words and photographs, which made her unusual among her peers. 📙🎞️ During her career, she worked in translation and journalism, as well as photographing artists such as Louise Bourgeois, Audrey Hepburn, and Marylin Monroe. ⭐ Come and explore her compelling and sensitive images as part of our current exhibition, Magnum Photos: Where Ideas Are Born 📸 Book your visit with the link in bio.
Magnum Photos: Where Ideas Are Born
📅 Wednesday – Sunday until 29 October 2023
📍 Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery, Ealing Green, London W5 5EQ
🚇 Ealing Broadway Station (Elizabeth, Central, District, National Rail)
🎫 Access with General Admission
In collaboration with @magnumphotos
#Pitzhanger #Ealing #London #Art #Design #Architecture #ArtExhibition #PitzhangerManor #MagnumPhotos #WhereIdeasAreBorn

❗Pitzhanger is OPEN this Bank Holiday Monday from 10am – 5pm❗
Visit us with three exhibitions on offer:
Anthony Caro: The Inspiration of Architecture
Erin O`Keefe: Artists at Home
Magnum Photos: Where Ideas Are Born
One ticket will grant you access to all three exhibitions! Why not make your bank holiday a creative one? 🎨🖌️
📆Bank Holiday Monday 28 August, 10am – 5pm
📍Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery, Ealing Green, London W5 5EQ
🚇Ealing Broadway Station (Elizabeth, Central, District, National Rail)
🎟️ Ticket prices on our website
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