Christmas & New Year Opening Hours

Plan your festive visit to Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery! We have special opening hours over Christmas and New Year, and some rooms will be partially closed on select dates for private events.

For full details, visit our opening hours page.

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2024

26 May 2024

Open Sundays: May 2024

2024

26 May 2024

Open Sundays: May 2024

Overview

Take part in fun family activities to celebrate the coming of Spring with Open Sunday events at Pitzhanger this May!

At a Glance

5 MayMay Day Storytelling with Olivia Armstrong
12 MayFantasy Flying Flutterbies with Judy Preece
26 MayStorytelling Through Ceramics with Aisling Haymes

Date and Time

5, 12 & 26 May (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.

5 May

May Day Storytelling with Olivia Armstrong

Spring has sprung at Pitzhanger Manor. Join storyteller Olivia Armstrong for a playful seasonal storytelling session, exploring the magical customs of a London May Day, and discover the secrets of Sir John Soane’s stone statues that inhabit the Manor.

There will be two repeat performances of this session:

  1. 10:30am – 11:15am
  2. 11:30am – 12:15pm

12 May

Fantasy Flying Flutterbies with Judy Preece

Come and make a Fantasy Butterfly which actually flies with artist Judy Preece!

Drop in from 10:30am – 12:30pm in the Education Room.

26 May

Storytelling Through Ceramics with Aisling Haymes

Design and illustrate your own paper plate taking inspiration from decorative ceramics and the current exhibition A Fine Line: Modern Makers at Pitzhanger. Hosted by local artist Aisling Haymes.

Drop in from 10:30am – 12:30pm in the Education Room.

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.

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13 and 20 December 2024, 10 and 24 January, 7 and 21 February, 7 and 21 March 2025

Mini Makers

Play and explore this December with Mini Makers! Get creative in the colder months through an exploratory play session led by artist Lewis McVey.

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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 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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Contact Us

PITZHANGER MANOR & GALLERY
Ealing Green, London
W5 5EQ
Reception: 020 3985 8888
Venue Hire: 020 3994 0966
Office: 020 3994 0967
pitzhanger@pitzhanger.org.uk

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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