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
Pitzhanger Late: Restoring History with New London Architecture and Jestico + Whiles
2023
25 May 2023
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Pitzhanger Late: Restoring History with New London Architecture and Jestico + Whiles
Overview
Join New London Architecture and Jestico + Whiles for a spring evening at Pitzhanger.
Peeling back layers of history, extensions and overpainting, architects Jestico + Whiles and heritage experts Julian Harrap Architects led a three-year restoration project to return Pitzhanger to Soane’s original design.
With its canopy domed ceilings, radical decorative paint schemes and inventive use of space and light, Pitzhanger features many of Soane’s signature architectural elements that are prominent in his later work including Dulwich Picture Gallery and his city home in Lincoln’s Inn Fields. Alongside the design of a new café and events building and refurbishment of the former library into a gallery and exhibition space, Jestico + Whiles reinstated important structural elements of Soane’s design, such as the conservatory demolished in 1901 and the dramatic central roof light which returns Pitzhanger to the silhouette Soane intended.
Over the course of the evening, there will be tours of the Manor led by the architects, the opportunity to hear first hand from decorative painter Alasdair Peebles about the techniques used to meticulously recreate hand-painted Chinese wallpaper in the Upper Drawing Room, as well as access to Pitzhanger’s current exhibition Anthony Caro: The Inspiration of Architecture showcasing the work of one of the 20th century’s most influential sculptors.
Programme
18.30
Arrivals and registration
19.00
Welcome from NLA Lydia Allain Chapman, Project Manager, NLA
19.05
Introduction and welcome from speakers Jude Harris, Director, Jestico + Whiles Howell James CBE, Chair of Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery Trust Alasdair Peebles, Decorative Painter
19.15
Tours of Pitzhanger Manor with architects
Watercolour painting techniques with decorative painter Alasdair Peebles
Access to exhibition Anthony Caro: The Inspiration of Architecture
Every Thursday, experience the enchanting ambience of Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery with FREE admission starting from 5 pm. Join us for a diverse range of events, including engaging art workshops, captivating concerts, serene yoga sessions, and insightful talks by acclaimed artists. Visit our website to see what’s on, and plan your visit today.
Whether you’re looking to hear from an iconic artist, craft your own unique jewellery, or explore the spirit of May Day through design, this event offers an inspiring mix of activities in a vibrant, welcoming space.
Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or a complete beginner, this laid-back jewellery-making session is all about having fun, making connections, and expressing yourself through beautiful, handmade necklaces or bracelets as you sip on a glass of bubbly!
Join Nicole Farhi and criminal defence solicitor Matt Foot for a discussion exploring the intersection of art and activism, asking how sculpture and legal advocacy can bring visibility to those who have been silenced.
Join us for a special evening as Aimee Ng, Curator at the Frick Collection in New York, engages in a captivating conversation with acclaimed artist Alison Watt about her current exhibition, “From Light,” at Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery.
Join us in June for our Thursday Late in collaboration with London Festival of Architecture. Celebrating 250 years since the birth of Turner, join Jennifer Francis (Director, Turner’s House), Gillian Darley (Author of ‘John Soane: An Accidental Romantic’), and Eddie Heathcote (Architecture & Design Critic) will discuss the formative voices that have shaped Pitzhanger Manor and Turner’s House.
Built as the dream homes of Sir John Soane and J.M.W. Turner, Pitzhanger Manor and Turner’s House have witnessed centuries of change. In this 250th year since Turner’s birth, Join Jennifer Francis (Director, Turner’s House), Gillian Darley (Author of ‘John Soane: An Accidental Romantic’), and Eddie Heathcote (Architecture & Design Critic) as they explore the layered and little known past of these spaces
Lumarie is a singer-songwriter known for her smooth, honeyed vocals and effortless blend of jazz, neo-soul, and pop. Joined by multi-instrumentalist Luke Matthews on piano, the duo brings a relaxed, soulful energy to every performance. Enjoy reimagined classics with a touch of fresh and original music.
Celebrating London Festival of Architecture, this life drawing session will explore the fascinating relationship between the human form and the spaces we inhabit.
Join acclaimed sculptor and former designer Nicole Farhi and celebrated lawyer Anthony Julius for a powerful discussion on J’Accuse…! Sculptures by Nicole Farhi at Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery
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