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.
Celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III this May at Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery with a variety of exciting events suitable for all ages.
With three bank holidays and the half-term school break in May, it’s the perfect time to explore the exhibition Anthony Caro: The Inspiration of Architecture at Pitzhanger and participate in a range of activities. We will be open 10 am – 5 pm on bank holidays so you can make the most of your time with us.
On Thursdays, We offer FREE admission from 5 pm to 8 pm with Pitzhanger Lates, where visitors can enjoy workshops, screenings, talks, and tours. Join us for an after-work art fix or a leisurely evening stroll around the exhibition.
Sculpting the Everyday with Johanna Tagada Hoffbeck
Join artist Johanna Tagada Hoffbeck on Thursday 4 May for a playful sculpture session that explores unconventional approaches to sculpture-making using everyday materials. Discover the influence of Anthony Caro on contemporary sculpture and interact with the environment and others while experimenting with new techniques.
Sculptural Coiled Baskets Workshop with Emily Chilvers
On Thursday 11 May, discover the sculptural qualities of weaving with basketweaver Emily Chilvers, who will teach you the ancient coiling technique. Using natural, man-made, and recycled materials, you’ll create a small, intricate basket while exploring structure and space with precut shapes.
The Ealing Repair Café’s monthly gathering on Thursday 18 May invites you to bring your mending pile and receive advice on patching or darning techniques. Meet like-minded individuals, learn new skills, and be part of a community committed to reducing waste.
Restoring History with New London Architecture and Jestico + Whiles
Join New London Architecture and Jestico + Whiles for an exclusive evening at Pitzhanger on Thursday 25 May. Explore Sir John Soane’s iconic design and hear about the restoration project that revived it with architect Jude Harris and decorative painter Alasdair Peebles.
Open Sundays: creativity and music for families at Pitzhanger’s Coronation celebration
Celebrate the coronation and the lovely spring sunshine with Pitzhanger’s Open Sundays. Get creative and make something to take home with family-friendly drop-in workshops, including music and paper crown-making, block printing, and nature-inspired prints. Ealing Borough residents enjoy FREE admission.
Date
7 May 2023: Music Sessions with Kjell & Coronation Crowns Workshops with Lucia Ferguson 14 May 2023: Block Printing Workshop with Neera Sehgal 21 May 2023: Snake Spiral Mobiles Workshop with Judy Preece 28 May 2023: Nature Prints Workshop with Lucia Ferguson
Time
10.30 am – 12.30 pm
Tickets
Free for Ealing Borough residents Children visit free with a paying adult if out-of-borough
Let your child’s imagination run wild at Mini Makers, a messy, playful, and interactive program that offers a range of art activities for children under five. Sessions in May are now open for bookings, so reserve your space and let your little ones unleash their creativity!
Date
Friday 12 & 19 May 2023 Wednesday 24 May 2023 Friday 26 May 2023
Don’t miss out on the fun and unique experiences Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery has to offer this May.
PITZHANGER NEWS
All the latest happenings in and around Pitzhanger
5 June 2026
Clare Woods Arrives This Summer
As summer begins at Pitzhanger, discover Clare Woods’ upcoming exhibition, celebrate the people who care for our gardens, and explore events and creative projects across the site.
Half-Term, Phoebe Collings-James & More at Pitzhanger
This May, discover family workshops, contemporary exhibitions and stories from across Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery — from messy play and clay making to the final weeks of Phoebe Collings-James and the hand-printed world of Marthe Armitage.
This Spring, the artist Phoebe Collings-James (b.1987) will bring new sculpture and ceramic work to Pitzhanger, the first time these works will be shown in the UK.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.