The Rickyard is situated in Walpole Park, and houses Pitzhanger’s education space and Pitzhanger Pantry, a kiosk café. You can find the Rickyard beside the playground, a few minutes from Pitzhanger through the back gates or walled garden.
Pitzhanger Pantry
Pitzhanger Pantry serves delicious and reasonably priced food and drinks, including tea and coffee, juice, sandwiches and cakes. We run a range of workshops and classes in the Rickyard all year round, details of which can be found in What’s On
The Rickyard Classroom
Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery Trust and Ealing Council hold workshops, classes and events in the Rickyard’s classroom and courtyard.

The Rickyard education space is available for hire – it is a flexible indoor space and courtyard, and is suitable for classes, workshops and parties.
Bees at the Rickyard
The Rickyard is also home to Walpole Park’s collection of bees! See if you can find them next time you’re there…
🌿 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
#Pitzhanger #Ealing #London #Art #Design #Architecture #PitzhangerLates #WalpolePark #SummerFarewell #SxollieCider

🌞Summer calls for some cooling treats and refreshing bites! 🍨🥪 Visit Pitzhanger Pantry in the heart of Walpole Park — the ideal spot for a delightful day out.🌳 Now open daily 9 am – 5 pm! 🕘 Indulge in your favourite Mr Whippy ice cream🍦, or enjoy a tasteful lunch with our new menu🍽️, featuring freshly baked croissants, handmade pasta pots, simple toasties, and so much more – all curated by our family-run Roots & Berries chefs. 🍅🧀
Looking for a deal? Grab our £5 lunch offer (Americano or Bellevue Tea + a Simple Toastie) 🙌 And for the cake lovers, don`t forget to check our cake display!🍰 Perfect for parents and kiddos after playground fun. Come enjoy summer with us!🌻🌈
Pitzhanger Pantry
🕘 9 am – 5 pm daily
📍 Walpole Park, London W5 1DQ
#Pitzhanger #Ealing #London #Art #Design #Architecture #PitzhangerPantry #RootsAndBerries #Foodie #WalpolePark #SummerTreats
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🎉 Get set for a creative adventure at the Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery`s Summer Holiday Club! 🏰🎨
📅 August 14-18, join us daily from 10am – 3pm for a dynamic journey through art-making, featuring felt-making 🐑, botanical art 🌿, architecture & design 🏗️, mask-making 🎭, and art & nature 🍃.
👧👦 Suitable for children aged 7-11. Each day unfolds a new exploration with fantastic artists Sarah Richardson, Lucia Ferguson, Antoine Genevier, Lauren Veevers and Emily Hopkins. 🌟 Your child`s imagination will bloom in the beautiful Walpole Park, crafting artwork to take home and making new friends! 🧑🎨👯
📍 Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery, Ealing Green, London W5 5EQ
🚇 Ealing Broadway Station (Elizabeth, Central, District, National Rail)
To sign up, tap the link in our bio! 🎟️ Let`s create, explore and inspire together this summer! ☀️🎈
#Pitzhanger #Ealing #London #Art #Design #Architecture #CreativeSummer2023 #PitzhangerSummerClub #CreativeKids #ArtAdventure #ArtCamp #WalpolePark #ChildrensArtWorkshops #FeltMaking #BotanicalArt #ArchitectureDesign #MaskMaking #ArtAndNature #Summer2023 #LondonEvents #PitzhangerManor #InspireCreativity #OutdoorLearning #KidsArt #ArtEducation #CreativeLearning #SummerFun #LondonKids #SummerHolidayClub #ArtWorkshops
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Come and explore Walpole Park 🌳 – the heart of the Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery experience! Back in the day, this 28-acre estate was brought to life by Sir John Soane and John Haverfield, son of a famous landscape designer at Kew 🌱. They created a stunning garden and a curvy lake, surrounded by tall cedar trees and a quirky old bridge decorated with classic urns 🏞️. It`s the perfect spot for some downtime!
1900 the park became a public space when Sir Spencer Walpole sold it to Ealing District Council. It`s a natural extension of the Pitzhanger Manor`s historical charm 🏰.
Got any plans this weekend or on Bank Holiday Monday? Why not join us? 😊 Bask in the summer sun and soak up the vibes – just as Sir John Soane did back in his time ☀️🍃.
Pitzhanger Manor and Gallery
📅 Open Bank Holidays, Wednesday to Sunday
📍 Ealing Green, London W5 5EQ
🚇 Ealing Broadway Station (Elizabeth, Central, District, National Rail)
🎫 FREE every Thursday 5pm–8pm
#Pitzhanger #Ealing #London #Art #Design #Architecture #WalpolePark #PitzhangerManor #SummerFun
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@roots_berries
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☕️🎨 Discover the unique coffee experiences at Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery! 🏛️ Not only do our cafes offer great food and drinks, but they are also located in historical sites that are part of Pitzhanger`s rich heritage. 🏰
Soane`s Kitchen is in John Soane`s original walled kitchen garden, serving delicious coffee and pastries from the independent speciality coffee shop, My Little Cup. 🌿 Pitzhanger Pantry is located in Walpole Park beside our education space, The Rickyard, which was Soane`s cow yards and haystacks. Come visit us and take a step back in time while enjoying freshly brewed coffee!
Soane`s Kitchen
🕘 9 am – 3 pm daily
📍 Ealing Green, London W5 5BE
Pitzhanger Pantry
🕘 9 am – 3 pm daily
📍 Walpole Park, London W5 1DQ
#Pitzhanger #Ealing #London #Art #Design #Architecture #SoanesKitchen #PitzhangerPantry #HistoricCafes #MyLittleCup #RootsAndBerries #Foodie #WalpolePark #JohnSoane #HeritageSite
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Step into the past and admire the architectural beauty of Sir John Soane`s Conservatory at Pitzhanger Manor. Soane designed the Conservatory to impress guests with its dramatic and practical space. The glass extension served as a shelter during rain and a sun-soaked oasis in fine weather.
During the `Anthony Caro: The Inspiration of Architecture` exhibition, come and take a seat in the Conservatory and immerse yourself in the picturesque setting. Enjoy the stunning view of Caro`s Forum sculpture in Walpole Park while browsing our collection of books about the artist. 🌿🪴📚 Don`t miss the chance to experience this unique fusion of art and architecture!
Anthony Caro: The Inspiration of Architecture
📅 Wednesday – Sunday until 10 September 2023
📍 Pitzhanger Manor and Gallery, Ealing Green, W5 5EQ
🚇 Ealing Broadway Station (Elizabeth, Central, District, National Rail)
🎫 £9.90 / Free every Thursday from 5 pm
In collaboration with @anthonycarocentre
With support from @HenryMooreFDN
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Visit Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery and Walpole Park in Ealing this weekend and immerse yourself in the fleeting beauty of cherry blossoms 🌸, a symbol of renewal and hope in Japanese culture.
Did you know that Walpole Park was once part of Soane`s estate? 🌳 Wander through the picturesque grounds and experience Soane`s architectural design firsthand.
Join us for a beautiful `hanami` (花見) experience and indulge in the tranquillity of the park`s natural surroundings. And be sure to stop by Soane`s Kitchen in the walled garden for a delicious bite! 🍰 Visit our website for more information.
Pitzhanger Manor and Gallery
📅 Open Wednesday to Sunday
📍 Ealing Green, W5 5EQ
🚇 Ealing Broadway Station (Elizabeth, Central, District, National Rail)
#Pitzhanger #Ealing #London #Art #Design #Architecture #Soane #JohnSoane #History #PitzhangerManor #WalpolePark #Hanami #CherryBlossom #Spring #LondonGardens #SirJohnSoane #EscapeTheCity

On sunny days like today, it’s easy to see why John Soane was so fond of his conservatory at Pitzhanger.
He often referred to it as the Gallery, as a place for guests to admire his sculpture collection. Soane sought to bring nature into the house, creating a vista across his private grounds and making the house feel much larger than it actually is.
Originally intended to be two storeys high, Soane opted instead for a more modest single height design due to the complexity and expense of the build.
The conservatory is a key structural element of the manor house, but did you know that the conservatory we see today was reconstructed as part of the restoration project completed in 2019? Soane’s original design was demolished in 1901, and has since been lovingly reinstated using archival photographs of the original plan.
In Soane’s time, the conservatory at Pitzhanger was a place of quiet contemplation, filled with an array of scented plants and overlooking what is now Walpole Park.
In more recent years, it has played host to artworks from Pitzhanger’s exciting programme of contemporary exhibitions, including those by @bollobrookyouthcentre, @ranabegumstudio and @mattdixonart.
#Pitzhanger #JohnSoane #Ealing #Architecture #InteriorDesign #WalpolePark #Design

It’s our #OpenSunday this weekend! Join us for storytelling, tours and creative activities, coinciding with the #BigJubileeLunch in #WalpolePark!
Book onto our 11am or 1pm session to meet Eliza Soane who will take you on an exciting trail through the Manor to learn about the Soane family and everyday life at Pitzhanger. Join her in her hunt for lost thimbles, find out what Sir John Soane might catch in the lake, and guess what’s growing in the kitchen garden – led by storyteller Judy Preece.
You can also get creative by making your own ‘inchie’ small work of art with @sarahtonin_seeker.
At 11am or 3pm, join Soane’s Big Lunch Tour, to explore the role of food and entertaining at Pitzhanger Manor.
Find out more on our website

We enjoy watching the sun setting later at Pitzhanger 🌄 and from 25 March we’re waving goodbye to our winter opening hours.
☀️Summer opening hours from 25 March
Wednesday 10am – 5pm
Thursday 10am – 7pm
Friday – Sunday 10am – 5pm
Monday – Tuesday Closed (except bank holidays)
❄️Winter opening hours (until 24 March)
Wednesday – Friday 10am – 4pm
Saturday – Sunday 10am – 5pm
Monday – Tuesday Closed
Ealing borough residents go free Wednesdays + Sunday mornings.
#springishere #sunset #longerdays #nature #walpolepark #pinkskies #sunsetphotography

Last week one of the old cedar trees in Walpole Park took a battering from Storm Eunice 🍂
Planted by 1710, the pair of Cedars of Lebanon that frame the rear exterior of Pitzhanger Manor were already a feature of the parkland long before Sir John Soane bought Pitzhanger in 1800.
The trees were then incorporated into Soane`s extensive landscaping plans for the house which he devised with John Haverfield of Kew from the moment Pitzhanger came into his possession.
A landmark of the public #WalpolePark since 1901, this tree will be missed by many 🌳
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My Little Cup is now serving coffee and pastries at Soane’s Kitchen! ☕️🥐
We are delighted to welcome @mylittlecuplondon to Soane’s Kitchen. An independent speciality coffee shop, South Ealing locals will recognise My Little Cup as the Kiosk in South Ealing station that has commuters queuing round the corner.
Soane’s Kitchen, brought to you by My Little Cup, will be open Wednesday-Sunday from 9am-3pm
Photos by @ldb_photography_
#SoanesKitchen #WalpolePark #SpecialityCoffee #ealing

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