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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2024

14 April 2024

Lauren Child: ‘Clarice Bean: Smile’

2024

14 April 2024

Lauren Child: ‘Clarice Bean: Smile’

Overview

Former Children’s Laureate Lauren Child’s ‘Clarice Bean’ books have been delighting readers for the last 25 years. Join Lauren Child in conversation with Jojo Silva to hear about her latest heart-warming and beautifully illustrated story in which the wonderful Clarice is thinking about all that is endangered : the big creatures, little creatures, plants and trees.  But it’s not just the planet that needs help – there’s her whole family too.

Ages 7-11

About The Author

Lauren Child is one of the most influential and innovative writers of her generation. Her creations include the popular picture book series ‘Charlie and Lola’ and ‘Clarice Bean’ as well as the ‘Ruby Redfort’ books for older readers.

About Ealing Book Festival

The aim of Ealing Book Festival is to celebrate the joy of reading and to advance engagement and education around literature and reading. Through our events we hope to bring people and communities together; inspire and develop writers of all ages; showcase well-known authors and promote local writers, and grow book-loving audiences. The Festival team is Catherine Jaquiss, Alex Gerlis, Anne Elletson, Tanya Burgess, Nadine Thompson, Jeff Highfield, Ian Burge, Emma Walker and Natalie Arestis.

 www.ealingbookfestival.com.

Please note that all children need to be accompanied by an adult.

Date and Time

Sunday 14th April 2024

11.00 – 12.00 pm

Venue

Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery
Ealing Green, London W5 5EQ

Tickets

£8.00

Enquires

Please contact info@ealingbookfestival.com 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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