MAIN GALLERY CLOSURE & JULY FILMING UPDATE

The main gallery is currently closed for exhibition changeover. Pitzhanger Manor and Marthe Armitage: Pattern Maker remain open, with discounted admission available.

On 8–19 July, further closures will be in place due to filming activity. During this period, the main gallery, café, shop, Monk’s Dining Room and Wonder Room will be closed. Discounted admission will remain available for access to the open areas of Pitzhanger Manor, including Marthe Armitage: Pattern Maker.

Visitors requiring step-free access to the Manor on 8–19 July will need to enter and exit via the Eating Room door from the Front Garden. The accessible toilet in the main gallery will not be available; the nearest accessible toilet is at the Rickyard in Walpole Park, near the playground.

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2026

3–7 August 2026

Creative Summer Holiday Club 2026

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2026

3–7 August 2026

Creative Summer Holiday Club 2026

Book your tickets here

Overview

Join us this summer for five days of creative adventures inspired by nature, gardens and the exhibition Clare Woods: Garden Without Seasons.

Children aged 7–11 can take part in one or more days of artist-led workshops exploring sculpture, printmaking, clay, theatre, natural dyeing and more. Each day offers a different creative experience led by a professional Artist Practitioner, with opportunities to experiment with materials, learn new skills and connect with the natural world around Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery.

Please note: Tickets are booked separately for each day. Children are welcome to attend a single day or multiple days.

Date and Time

Monday 3 – Friday 7 August 2026
10am–3pm daily

Daily Schedule

9.45–10amDrop-off
10am–12pmMorning workshop
12–1pmLunch break
1–3pmAfternoon workshop
3–3.15pmPick-up

Venue

The Rickyard (behind Pitzhanger Pantry next to the playground)
Walpole Park, London W5 5BS

Activities

Monday 3 August

The Tiny Village of Pitzhanger
With Mikaela Roe-Bowers

Inspired by plants, flowers and Walpole Park, children will sketch from nature before creating miniature sculptures and imaginative structures. Together they will build a magical village filled with creative characters and stories.

Tuesday 4 August

Creative Printmaking
With Tanya Harris

Children will explore the gardens at Pitzhanger and draw plants and flowers up close. Inspired by Clare Woods’ artworks, they will experiment with monoprinting, drypoint printing and relief printing using colour and texture.

Wednesday 5 August

Creating with Clay
With Annabel Johnson

Using the architecture of Pitzhanger Manor and Clare Woods’ exhibition as inspiration, children will design motifs, carve into clay and build sculptural forms using a range of clay-making techniques.

Thursday 6 August

A Magical Faraway Play
With Lewis McVey

A day of acting, storytelling and making. Children will invent characters, create props and costumes, devise short performances and bring imaginative garden-inspired stories to life.

Friday 7 August

Exploring Onions
With Monique Kaur Kellay

Children will discover natural dyeing techniques using plants and vegetables while exploring Bandhani, an ancient tie-dye tradition. Through wrapping, knotting and dyeing fabric, they will create their own colourful abstract designs.

Tickets

Tickets are sold separately for each day of the Holiday Club.

Full Price£40 per day
Low Income£20 per day
FreeFamilies receiving FSM, Universal Credit or Jobseeker’s Allowance

Family Membership holders receive 25% off up to two full-price tickets.

Please email learning@pitzhanger.org.uk for sibling discount.

Concession Tickets

Concession and free tickets are limited and may become unavailable once capacity is reached.

Visitors booking concession or free tickets must present valid proof of eligibility on arrival. Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery reserves the right to refuse admission where appropriate proof cannot be provided.

Book individual days

Each Holiday Club day is ticketed separately. Children may attend one day or multiple days.

Important Information

  • Lunch
    • Children should bring a packed lunch, snacks and a refillable water bottle.
    • Please follow the same guidelines as for a packed school lunch.
    • Please do not include any nuts or nut-based products in packed lunches.
  • Clothing
    • Activities may involve paint, clay, printing inks and outdoor exploration.
    • Children should wear comfortable clothing suitable for creative activities and the weather. We recommend clothing that can get messy and suitable footwear for outdoor activities.
  • Access, Learning and Medical Needs
    • We welcome children with a wide range of access, learning and medical needs.
    • To help us provide the best possible experience, please contact learning@pitzhanger.org.uk before booking, or as early as possible after booking, to discuss any requirements. While we may not be able to accommodate every need, we will always do our best to support participants and advise families on what is possible.
  • Age Guidance
    • Suitable for children aged 7–11 years.
    • Children should be signed in and out by a parent, guardian or authorised adult each day.

Enquiries

Please contact learning@pitzhanger.org.uk for more information.

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Contact Us

Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery
Ealing Green, London W5 5EQ

Ticketing, Opening Hours and Tour Enquiries: foh@pitzhanger.org.uk
Retail Enquires: retail@pitzhanger.org.uk

Reception: 020 3985 8888
Venue Hire: 020 3994 0966
Office: 020 3994 0967

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

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