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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2024

28 July 2024

Open Sundays: July 2024

2024

28 July 2024

Open Sundays: July 2024

Overview

Celebrate the summer sunshine with our July Open Sundays!

At a Glance

7 JulySummertime Storytelling with Tyan Jones
14 JulyPrint your own mini tapestry with Neera Sehgal
21 JulySwirling Snake Mobiles with Judy Preece
28 JulyDrop-in Art Workshop with Antoine Genevier

Date and Time

7, 14, 21 and 28 July (Sunday)
10.30 am – 12.30 pm

Venue

Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery
Ealing Green, London W5 5EQ

Tickets

Free for Ealing residents (login at checkout for discount on ticket)
Children visit free with a paying adult if out-of-borough
Advance booking of general admission tickets is highly recommended.

Please Note

  • These are drop-in events with access to Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery from 10.00 am to 12.30 pm. These sessions tend to be very busy at the beginning, so it is recommended to arrive early or drop in later in the morning.
  • The art workshops begin at 10.30 am, and are not intended to be registered art classes.
  • Although these are free workshops, advance booking of general admission tickets are highly recommended. See ticket link below.

7 July

Summertime Storytelling with Tyan Jones

Hello Summer!!

Get ready to feel the warmth of the sun on your skin, build sandcastles and enjoy listening to the crashing waves of the sea with Tyan. Your little ones will be free to explore their creativity and imagination during Stories and Rhymes, with lots of singing, dancing and signing too!

Join our interactive storyteller Tyan as she encourages your little ones creativity and imagination building confidence in their ability to engage with the world around them. The whole experience is “Dramagical”. Tyan is an actress, writer, vocalist and teacher. She owns her own children’s entertainment company “Dramagical Entertainment Ltd” providing baby and toddler classes, workshops for educational establishments and community groups and birthday parties.

Website: www.dramagicalentertainment.com 

14 July

Print your own mini tapestry with Neera Sehgal

Join printmaker Neera in printing your own mini tapestry to coincide with the fabulous exhibition in Pitzhanger Gallery, showcasing the tapestry works by artist Grayson Perry.

You’ll have the opportunity to print with lots of interesting blocks and inks and explore layering patterns.

Neera is an Ealing printmaker & artist. Her work explores block printing using Indian woodblocks to create interesting compositions. Her work is currently exhibited at the RA Summer Exhibition.

Instagram: @neerscreenprints

Website: www.neerasehgal.com

Etsy: @neeraprints

21 July

Swirling Snake Mobiles with Judy Preece

Come and make a colourful Swirling Snake Mobile with artist and workshop leader Judy Preece.  You can decorate your snake in your own style and use collage technique to add some extra sparkle.

Judy studied Art at Ravensbourne college of Art and now runs workshops for children and families at a number of different organisations.  She also paints and creates art using oils and watercolour.

You can find her @judypreece on Instagram

About Open Sundays

Open Sundays is our vibrant family programme held every Sunday morning. These sessions offer a variety of drop-in art workshops, with artists and themes changing weekly to provide a fresh and engaging experience each visit. We enhance our lineup on the first Sunday of every month with interactive sessions that might include anything from storytelling performances to yoga sessions for families.

Entry to Open Sundays is included with general admission. Coinciding with our free visiting hours for Ealing residents, families from the London Borough of Ealing can enjoy these activities at no cost upon presenting proof of address. Children outside the borough are also welcome to join for free when accompanied by a paying adult. Join us to explore the manor and its exhibitions while engaging in creative family fun. Advance booking recommended.

Enquiries

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

More Family Events

Every Thursday and Sunday

Pitzhanger Guided Tour

Explore Pitzhanger’s rich history with our guided tours. Delve into Sir John Soane’s architectural brilliance.

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Every other Friday

Mini Makers

Discover Mini Makers at Pitzhanger—engaging early years sessions in messy play, movement, and music for children aged 0–5.

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2 May and 6 June 2025

Mini Makers: Move and Flow

Explore movement, rhythm, and relaxation in a fun and nurturing environment with Desire Boyneburg.

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Every Sunday

Open Sundays at Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery

Join us for Open Sundays at Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery in Ealing, West London—a perfect chance to discover art, architecture, and history as a family.

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23 May and 16 June 2025

Mini Makers: Music and Rhyme

Sing, dance, and play in this joyful Music and Rhyme session for babies and toddlers!

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30 May, 27 June, 1 and 29 August 2025

Mini Makers: Messy Play

Explore textures, colours, and creativity in this hands-on, child-led Messy Play session for ages 1–5!

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8 June 2025

Pitzhanger Plant Sale 2025

Discover herbs, plants, live beekeeping, and exclusive honey at our annual garden event.

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4–8 August 2025

Creative Summer Holiday Club 2025

Sign up for our 5-day Creative Summer Holiday Club from 4 to 8 August 2025.

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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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