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.
Bestselling author Sam Copeland introduces his exciting new fantasy
series Alex vs Axel, revealing where he gets his inspiration from before hosting a hilarious Battle of the Heroes quiz. Sam will end the event by leaving children with an important message about the real battles we face in life, bravery and our heroes.
Age range 7+
All children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Please buy tickets for each person attending.
Sam Copeland lives in Ealing with his family and ‘two smelly cats’. He is the author of the bestselling Charlie Changes Into a Chicken series (the first book of which was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize), Uma and the Answer to Absolutely Everything and Greta and the Ghost Hunters.
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; grow audiences for literature; inspire writers and readers of all ages; showcase well-known authors and promote local writers.
Saturday 26 April
2.00 am – 3:00 pm
Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery
Ealing Green, London W5 5EQ
£8
Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Please contact info@ealingbookfestival.com for more information.
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
Wedding Open Day reminder: Noon - 4pm
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.
Partial Closure: 7 December, 2–2.45pm
Please note that the Eating Room in Pitzhanger Manor will be closed at 2–2.45pm on Sunday 7 December for a private event. 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.
Questions? Email us at foh@pitzhanger.org.uk.
Early Closure: 11 December
Please note that Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery will close at 4pm on 11 December for a private event. Bella Pūglia Café will close at 4:30pm as usual, and the Pitzhanger Shop will remain open to the public until 5pm.
Questions? Email us at foh@pitzhanger.org.uk.
Partial Closure: 24 January, 1–3pm
Please note that the Eating Room in Pitzhanger Manor will be closed at 1–3pm on Saturday 24 January for a private event. 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.
Questions? Email us at foh@pitzhanger.org.uk.
Slight Disturbance: 11 December, 3–5pm
Please note that there will be some slight disturbance to the Eating Room in Pitzhanger Manor and Pitzhanger Gallery at 3–5pm on Thursday 11 December for a private event. The rooms will remain open to the public, and General Admission continues as usual.
Questions? Email us at foh@pitzhanger.org.uk.