Free Guided Visits

Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery offers free guided visits for student groups of up to 30, along with accompanying adults. Lead by a member of our experienced Learning Team, these tours provide an enriching experience tailored to your chosen learning focus. Whether your priority is to explore the architectural features of the Manor, engage with the artwork on display in the Gallery, or delve into the contextual history of Pitzhanger – the tour is designed to feed pupil’s natural curiosity and enhance learning in a truly unique and immersive way.

The guided school visits include the option to book a lunch room, for up to 30 students, subject to availability. Lunch room bookings can be requested up to two weeks prior to your visit via our booking form, linked below.

We are delighted to welcome SEND groups to Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery. Please let us know in advance if you require any modifications to accommodate the needs of your students or staff.

Pitzhanger Manor

A guided tour through Pitzhanger Manor offers an enriching learning experience that connects with topics across the curriculum. The tour provides a window into the mind of Sir John Soane, Pitzhanger’s architect, and highlights key features of the building’s design, its historical context, and the surrounding area.

Our Learning Team will tailor the tour to suit your class, drawing on strong links to the National Curriculum. Themes explored may include geometry, light and shadow, ancient civilisations, and the natural world.

Pitzhanger Galley

CURRENT EXHIBITIONS:

5 March – 15 June 2025 | Alison Watt: From Light

This exhibition presents 18 breathtakingly realistic new still-life  paintings by Alison Watt and offers great links to your Art & Design teaching unit. Inspired by Sir John Soane, Watt explores the role of light and shadow in shaping space and atmosphere. 

Her works draw from historical painting and Soane’s personal collection, including a striking series of rose paintings and interpretations of Oliver Cromwell’s death mask. Watt also brings objects from her own studio, offering insight into the inspirations behind her art. 

We provide each student with a worksheet to enrich their visit and engage more deeply with the artist’s work. Please have a look below and let us know if you’d like the students to complete the worksheet during their visit, so our team can have it ready in advance:

UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS:

• 26 June – 21 September 2025 | Permindar Kaur: Mirror, Mirror
• 26 June – 21 September 2025 | Prem Sahib: Doubles

Teaching Resources

To enhance your students’ visit to Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery, we offer a comprehensive Teacher’s Learning Resource, designed to support meaningful and engaging learning experiences.

The resource includes:

• A printable worksheet for students to complete during their guided exploration of the Manor.
• Engaging and thoughtful information for teachers to share with students.
• A plenary question bank.
• Additional curriculum-focused activity suggestions to undertake back at school.

All materials are differentiated for KS2 to KS5 and are fully adaptable to align with your class curriculum and topics.

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