Get Tickets 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.
Pitzhanger Announces Two Major Exhibitions for 2026
Two leading artists explore nature, pattern and still life.
In 2026, Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery will explore themes that delighted and preoccupied Sir John Soane with two major exhibitions, each bringing a distinct interpretation of nature to the historic Manor.
Marthe Armitage: Pattern Maker (19 March–19 July 2026) celebrates Armitage’s distinctive approach to wallpaper and fabric design. Renowned for her hand-drawn, hand-printed patterns created in her Chiswick studio, Armitage — now aged 95 — is celebrated for the intricate and imaginative detail that imbues her work. The exhibition traces her artistic process, from sketches and lino blocks to completed wallpapers and textiles, revealing designs rooted in the landscapes and architectural details of her surroundings.
In summer, Clare Woods: Garden Without Seasons (29 July–8 November 2026) will unfold throughout the Manor and Gallery. Woods’ paintings, collages and prints hover between abstraction and figuration, defined by fluid mark-making and vibrant colours. Inspired by glasshouses, still-life and the passage of time, her new works respond to Pitzhanger’s interiors, stained-glass windows and parkland setting, inviting viewers to reflect the fleeting nature of life.
Our Team
Meet the Team: Louise Shorr
On exhibitions, creative process and what inspires her.
As Exhibitions Manager, I look after all aspects of exhibition delivery at Pitzhanger — from the seed of an idea and early conversations with an artist or lender, to developing a project and overseeing its installation in the Manor or Gallery.
I live locally, so the chance to help shape a rich and diverse exhibitions programme in such a unique space, right on my doorstep, really appealed. Nothing compares to the moment when an exhibition that you’ve been working on for so long finally arrives and artworks are unwrapped — a mix of simmering excitement and slight trepidation, a little like unwrapping a present.
I’m especially excited to share the work of Marthe Armitage, whose hand-drawn, hand-printed designs hold such care and imagination. And in the summer, Clare Woods’ gorgeous and glorious paintings will fill Pitzhanger — a perfect moment to explore ideas around beauty, the garden, and the transience of life.
Membership
Join Pitzhanger for the Year Ahead
Howard Hodgkin, Marthe Armitage and Clare Woods — enjoy all these and more from £35.
With our 2026 exhibition programme now announced, Membership is the best way to explore everything Pitzhanger has to offer next year. Members enjoy free, unlimited entry to the Manor and Gallery, invitations to previews, talks and tours, priority booking, and savings in our shop and cafés.
Membership begins from just £35 a year and directly supports our conservation work, community programmes, and exhibition-making.
Looking for a thoughtful seasonal gift? Gift Membership, available for purchase online or in person, offers a year of inspiring art and architecture for someone special.
Order by Wednesday 17 December for delivery before 24 December.
Exhibition
See Howard Hodgkin This Season
A winter escape with colour and warmth.
As the temperature drops and London’s skies turn grey, Pitzhanger offers a bright, welcoming refuge. Howard Hodgkin: In a Public Garden fills the gallery with vivid colour and sweeping brushwork — a joyful contrast to winter’s chill.
The exhibition has just been praised in The World of Interiors, which describes it as “a revelatory show” that unites “two masters” — Hodgkin and Soane — in an extraordinary dialogue of colour, light and architecture.
Many visitors tell us how restorative it feels to wander through bold contemporary art and the quiet elegance of the Manor at this time of year. We are open 10am–5pm, with seasonal closures on 22–26 December, 29–30 December and 1 January.
£14, Student £7, Members and Under-16s Free
Shop
Seasonal Gifts at Pitzhanger Shop
Warm treats and thoughtful finds.
Discover meaningful gifts in our shop and enjoy a special treat from us. Spend over £40 and receive a complimentary festive candle by London makers Lost In Scent — hand-poured, sustainably made, and scented with spiced apple and mulled wine.
As you arrive, you will see two beautiful trees in our front garden, generously sponsored by Pines and Needles. If you are choosing your own tree this year, they have shared a 10% discount code for our community: AFFILIATE10.
Families and Learning
Celebrating a Year of Learning Impact
Awards recognising young people’s creativity.
Our learning programmes have had an extraordinary year ,welcoming almost 2,800 students and engaging a further 1,700 children from across Ealing and beyond.
We were proud to win Partnership of the Year at the Young Ealing Foundation Awards 2025 for Matt Small’s Pride of England, co-created with young people and partners across the borough.
We are also delighted that our After School Architecture Club has been shortlisted for the Inspire Future Generations Awards 2025, with winners to be announced on 15 January 2026. Supported by the Alan Baxter Foundation, the Club introduces local young people to architecture, placemaking and design through hands-on exploration of our unique historic site.
Venue Hire
Your Celebrations at Pitzhanger
Stories, gratitude and a year ahead.
We feel deeply privileged to have hosted so many joyful occasions this year. “The venue is so beautiful… the perfect mix of Sir John Soane’s quirky interiors and modern touches,” shared Alex and Helen, while Laura and Tom told us how the Eating Room “met the emotions of the day” and how supported they felt throughout.
Their words reflect what makes Pitzhanger such a special place to celebrate — characterful rooms, gardens full of charm, and a team that cares. Our Exclusively Yours package remains a favourite for couples wanting the full estate for a day of ceremony, photographs, dining and dancing.
With Valentine’s Day in sight, many couples are beginning their planning. We look forward to welcoming visitors to our Wedding Open Day on 14 March 2026.
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All the latest happenings in and around Pitzhanger
16 January 2026
Howard Hodgkin at Pitzhanger: See It, Discuss It, Join Us
Visit our critically-acclaimed exhibition in atmospheric winter light.
More info10 December 2025
Pitzhanger Announces Two Major Exhibitions for 2026
Two leading artists explore nature, pattern and still life.
More info5 November 2025
Gifts, Gatherings, and Colour — Winter Festivities at Pitzhanger
Enjoy the festive season at Pitzhanger with markets, music and making.
More info2 October 2025
“Art to Pierce the Heart” — Howard Hodgkin opens at Pitzhanger ★★★★
Largest display of Hodgkin’s prints, praised as “art to pierce the heart.”
More info15 July 2025
Pitzhanger Shortlisted for Two Young Ealing Foundation Awards!
Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery has been shortlisted for not one, but two Young Ealing Foundation Awards: Partnership and Big Impact in the Youth Providers Categories!
More info2 July 2025
Sign up for Family Membership this July and get an extra month free!
Join Pitzhanger’s Family Membership this July and enjoy an extra month free, meaning your membership will last until 31 August 2026, covering two summer holidays of unforgettable art, culture, and creativity at Pitzhanger.
More info5 June 2025
Introducing the New Mini Makers: Three Ways to Play, Move and Create at Pitzhanger
Discover Mini Makers: fun, creative sessions for under-fives in music, movement and messy play.
More info14 May 2025
Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery Announces New Director
Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery is delighted to announce the appointment of its new Director, Rebecca Lyons, who will take up the post on 1 September 2025.
More info7 March 2025
Announcing Our Exciting New Exhibitions for 2025
Discover Pitzhanger’s exciting 2025 exhibitions together with exclusive membership offers to enjoy them.
More info28 February 2025
Celebrating Our Partnership with the Garfield Weston Foundation
Garfield Weston Foundation supports Pitzhanger’s outreach, enriching education and creativity in West London through 2027.
More infoContact Us
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