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.
Hear directly from the artist behind Pride of England.
At Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery, we are thrilled to announce Pride of England, an extraordinary new exhibition by acclaimed artist Matt Small. But here is the challenge: this exhibition can only happen with your help.
The Pride of England exhibition relies on the success of our crowdfunding campaign to cover essential costs, from installation to public workshops. Without your support, this powerful celebration of community, diversity, and creativity cannot become a reality.
Matt Small explains the heart of the exhibition:
“This show’s main theme looks at the importance of community—how encouraging people to participate and contribute to a cause can generate a sense of purpose, connection, and ultimately, a feeling of belonging. It’s about the strength we find in unity.”
At the core of the exhibition are the Three Lions sculptures, made from old footballs donated by Ealing residents and adorned with messages from the community. These lions, which accompanied the England football team to EURO 2024, are not just works of art; they are symbols of teamwork and collective pride.
“The lions aren’t just symbols of the England team; they’re a testimony to the power of teamwork and belonging. They show that success comes best when we move forward together. The three lions are also the only big cats that work in a group—a pride. That’s how I see this project: a pride at work, a community contributing to its success.”
The exhibition goes beyond the sculptures, as Small emphasises:
“We’re also featuring large-scale portraits of Bukayo Saka and Chloe Kelly, two Ealing-born footballers who have achieved greatness. They represent the pride we feel for our local heroes. Alongside their portraits will be works of the EURO 2021 England team, a group that showed the strength of standing together through thick and thin. Their cohesion and resolve were examples of how a progressive, unified country can look.”
Public involvement is another cornerstone of the exhibition, with workshops and a community wall where visitors can share messages about belonging and unity.
“Art should bring people in—it’s about inclusivity. I want this exhibition to be a space where everyone feels they’ve played a part in its creation. The workshops will allow people to express themselves and realise that art is accessible to all.”
A celebration of the diversity, unity and community legacy of the England football teams through portraits of the players and three sculptural Lions co-created with young people in Ealing.
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To make this vision a reality, Small calls on the community to support the crowdfunding campaign.
“Donations to the crowd funder will help us put on a show that really engages with the public in meaningful ways. Together, we can create a legacy that shows what a united community can achieve.”
Join Matt Small in kicking off a legacy of unity, creativity, and pride in Ealing. Donate today and help bring Pride of England to life.
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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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