Pitzhanger is hosting a diverse range of engaging events to explore and celebrate architecture and city-making.
Join us at Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery as we celebrate the London Festival of Architecture in June 2023. This month-long celebration of architecture and city-making across London has a theme of “In Common,” which explores how we create and shape the space we share: our city and how we make the most of what we have in common.
To mark this occasion, we’re hosting a series of events that offer something for everyone. Keep reading to learn more.
| Thursday 1 June | Collaborative Drawing into Sculpture |
| Thursday 8 June | Director’s Tour of Pitzhanger |
| Thursday 29 June | ‘The South Bank Show: Anthony Caro‘ Screening |
| Sunday 4 June | Architectural Explorations |
On Thursdays, we offer FREE admission from 5 pm to 8 pm with Pitzhanger Lates, where visitors can enjoy workshops, screenings, talks, and tours to better understand architecture’s importance in our daily lives.
Join young artist Alex Heard for a collaborative workshop exploring the sculptures of Anthony Caro. Through drawing and playful installations with cardboard and found materials, we’ll better understand Caro’s use of space and its relation to the human figure. This event is all about exploring what we have in common and learning from each other by sharing creative practices.
| Date | Thursday 1 June 2023 |
| Time | 6.00 pm – 8.00 pm |
| Tickets | Free |
Discover the architectural and design details of Pitzhanger Manor, designed by Sir John Soane in 1800, with Director Clare Gough on a special tour. Learn about the unique history of this building, which has served as a public library and contemporary art gallery, and learn about the recent restoration project that restored it to Soane’s intended design.
| Date | Thursday 8 June 2023 |
| Time | 6.30 pm – 7.30 pm |
| Tickets | Free |
Don’t miss the documentary screening featuring interviews with the artist and visits to his studios in London and the countryside. Shown alongside our current exhibition, this screening offers a unique opportunity to hear Caro’s thoughts on understanding abstract art.
| Date | Thursday 29 June 2023 |
| Time | 6.30 pm – 7.30 pm |
| Tickets | Free |
Bring the whole family to explore the Festival’s theme of ‘In Common’ with a playful tour and workshop. Design your own architectural models inspired by Sir John Soane’s designs. Free for Ealing residents, with storytelling tours and drop-in workshops available. Don’t miss out on this fun-filled family event! Ealing Borough residents enjoy FREE admission.
| Date | Sunday 4 June 2023 |
| Time | Storytelling Tour with Judy Preece 11:00 am – 11:30 am 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm Art/Architecture Workshop with Amy Leung 10:30 am – 11:00 am 11:15 am – 11:45 am 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm |
| Tickets | Free for Ealing Borough residents Children visit free with a paying adult if out-of-borough |
Get a sneak peek of the Festival with New London Architecture and Jestico + Whiles. You’ll have the opportunity to join architects on a tour, hear from decorative painter Alasdair Peebles, and explore Pitzhanger’s current exhibition showcasing the work of Anthony Caro.
| Date | Thursday 25 May 2023 |
| Time | 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm |
| Tickets | Free |
We’re excited to celebrate architecture, history, and creativity during the London Festival of Architecture. See you there!
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Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery
Ealing Green, London W5 5EQ
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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
Partial Closure: 6 November, all day
Please note that the Eating Room in Pitzhanger Manor will be closed all day on Thursday 6 November for a private event. Artworks in the affected space will be temporarily off view, but General Admission continues as usual. All other rooms will be open as usual during our regular opening hours.
Questions? Email us at foh@pitzhanger.org.uk.
Wedding Open Day reminder: Noon - 4pm
Please note that although our Manor House remains open as normal, we are hosting our Wedding Open Day across the Manor space on 25th October 2025. Artworks in the Manor will be available as normal.
Questions? Email us at foh@pitzhanger.org.uk.
Partial Closure: 26–28 September
From Friday 26 to Sunday 28 September, only Pitzhanger Manor will be open while Pitzhanger Gallery remain closed for exhibition changeover.
General Admission will be reduced to £8 during this time. The Bella Pūlia Café and the Pitzhanger Shop will also be open.
Our new exhibition Howard Hodgkin: In a Public Garden opens on Wednesday 1 October.
Questions? Email us at foh@pitzhanger.org.uk.
Partial Closure: 18 October, 11.30am–5pm
Please note that the Upper Drawing Room in Pitzhanger Manor will be closed at 11.30am–5pm on Saturday 18 October for a private event. 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: 31 October, 1–3.30pm
Please note that the Eating Room in Pitzhanger Manor will be closed at 1–3.30pm on Friday 31 October for a private event. 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.
Gallery Access on Curator’s Talk Evening
Please note that 13 November, the Gallery will close at 6pm for the Curator’s Talk with Richard Calvocoressi and Nicholas Serota. From 5pm, there may be some set-up activity in the space, though it will remain open and accessible for ticket holders.
If you do not have a ticket for the talk, we recommend planning your visit a little earlier in the day to enjoy the full exhibition.
Questions? Email us at foh@pitzhanger.org.uk.
Partial Closure: 6 November, 10am–5pm
Please note that the Eating Room in Pitzhanger Manor will be closed at 10am–5pm on Thursday 6 November for a private event. 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: 9 November, 10am–3pm
Please note that the Eating Room in Pitzhanger Manor will be closed at 10am–3pm on Sunday 9 November for a private event. 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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