Partial Closure & Reduced Ticket Price in May

From Sunday 4 May to Sunday 18 May 2025, access to parts of the Alison Watt: From Light exhibition will be limited. The manor will remain open, but the gallery will be closed. During this time, special admission prices apply: £8 Standard / £4 Students. Visitors can explore the manor, see J’Accuse…! Sculptures by Nicole Farhi, and enjoy Alison Watt’s work in Soane’s historic home.

Please note that during this period there will be no accessible toilet available at Pitzhanger. The nearest accessible toilet is located at Ealing Broadway Shopping Centre, just a 5-minute walk away. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Keep your ticket — it can be stamped at the front desk to allow you to return and enjoy the full Alison Watt: From Light exhibition from Wednesday 21 May 2025 at no extra cost. Learn more

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2025

24–27 April 2025

Ealing Book Festival 2025

2025

24–27 April 2025

Ealing Book Festival 2025

Ealing Book Festival returns with an exciting programme of talks, workshops, and performances from world-renowned authors, poets, and literary experts. Held at Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery and the University of West London, the festival brings together the best in reading, literature, novels, poetry, and storytelling. From insightful author discussions featuring Hanif Kureishi, Elif Shafak, Andrew O’Hagan, and Tracy Chevalier to creative writing workshops and family-friendly events, this is a must-attend celebration for book lovers of all ages.

Explore the full festival programme below and book your tickets now to secure your spot for an unforgettable literary experience.

Date

24–27 April 2025

Venues

Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery
Ealing Green, London W5 5EQ

University of West London, W5 5RF

Thursday 24 April

Elif Shafak: There Are Rivers in the Sky

6–7pm, £15

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Laura Cumming and Clare Gough: Thunderclap

7.30–8.30pm, £12

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The Huntley Archive Talk: Lanre Bakare and Juliet Alexander

7.30–8.30pm, £12 / £5 for students

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Friday 25 April

Narvir Singh: ‘My Story, My Future’ Creative Writing Workshop

4.30–5.30pm, £8

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Anne Sebba: The Women’s Orchestra of Auschwitz

6–7pm, £12

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Local Authors’ Showcase

8–9.30pm, £10

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Saturday 26 April

Natasha Brown: Universality

11am–noon, £12

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From Page to Pitch to Publication: Everything You Need to Know about the Publishing Process

11am–noon, £12

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Ealing Book Festival Guided Walk

11am–12.30pm, £15

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Simon Pollock: I Love Suburbia

12.30–1.30pm, £12

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Sam Copeland: Alex vs Axel: The Impossible Quests

2–3pm, £8

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Hanif Kureishi and Nigel Williams: Shattered

2–3pm, £15

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Tracy Chevalier: The Glassmaker

4–5pm, £15

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Joe Boyd: And the Roots of Rhythm Remain: A Journey Through Global Music

6–7pm, £12

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Sunday 27 April

Steve Antony: Rainbowsaurus

10.30–11.30am, £8

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Roger Mcgough: Poetry by Numbers

11am–noon, £12

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Ben Pentreath: An English Vision: Traditional Architecture and Decoration

Noon–1pm, £12

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Ealing Book Festival Guided Walk

11am-12:30pm and 1–2.30pm, £15

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Abi Daré: And So I Roar

2–3pm, £12

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Andrew O’Hagan: Caledonian Road

3–4pm, £15

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Please contact info@ealingbookfestival.com for more information.

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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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