Join enchanting storyteller Olivia Armstrong and help her tell tales of the healing powers of the natural world in this joyful, sensory storytelling session. Olivia will tell seasonal folktales engaging all our senses, and using props, puppets and song to encourage us all to connect with the wonderful world outside
Held in the beautiful Eating Room of the historic Pitzhanger Manor, this session takes place on Sunday 28 September as part of Ealing Climate Week, a borough-wide celebration of Better Living. Taking place from Saturday 20 to Sunday 28 September 2025.
Olivia Armstrong is an Irish performance storyteller who tells stories of wonder and magic for all ages and communities. She has created site-specific performances for many unusual locations, including castles, caves, ships and palaces! Amongst her favourite storytelling locations are Pitzhanger Manor, Windsor Castle, The Royal Parks, The British Museum, The National Portrait Gallery and Hampton Court Palace. She has hosted her own regular storytelling events onboard Cutty Sark and at Westminster Abbey. She has a rich knowledge of folklore and seasonal customs, along with a profound love for the natural world and all the beasts, bugs and beauty within.
Sunday 28 September 2025
Session 1: 10.30 – 11.00am
Session 2: 11.30 – 12.00pm
Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery
Ealing Green, London W5 5EQ
Access with general admission
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Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery
Ealing Green, London W5 5EQ
Ticketing, Opening Hours and Tour Enquiries: foh@pitzhanger.org.uk
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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
Partial Closure: 5 August, 11am–4pm
Please note that the Breakfast Room, Library, Small Drawing Room, and Conservatory in Pitzhanger Manor will be closed at 11am–4pm on 5 August for a private function. 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.
Thursday Late: Garden Party, 6 August
Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery is open as usual on Thursday 6 August, 10am–8pm. For visits before 3pm, please continue to book general admission as normal.
Our special Thursday Late: Garden Party takes place from 3pm–8pm and has a separate booking page.
For the Garden Party, all tickets are Pay What You Can. Choose to pay £7, £5, £3, £1, or visit free of charge.
For visits from 3pm onwards, please book through the Thursday Late: Garden Party event page.
Questions? Email us at foh@pitzhanger.org.uk.
Partial Closure: 8 August
Pitzhanger Manor will be closed from noon–5pm on Saturday 8 August for a private event.
The main gallery and café remain open as usual.
Ticketing arrangements for the afternoon are currently being confirmed. Please check back before booking your visit.
Questions? Email us at foh@pitzhanger.org.uk.
Partial Closure: 22 August, 2–4pm
Please note that the Upper Drawing Room in Pitzhanger Manor will be closed at 2–4pm on 22 August for a private function. 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.
Partial Closure: 28 August, 3–5pm
Please note that the Eating Room in Pitzhanger Manor will be closed at 3–5pm on 28 August for a private function. 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.
Partial Closure: 8 August
Pitzhanger Manor will be closed from 1.30pm–5pm on Saturday 5 September for a private event.
The main gallery and café remain open as usual.
Ticketing arrangements for the afternoon are currently being confirmed. Please check back before booking your visit.
Questions? Email us at foh@pitzhanger.org.uk.
Partial Closure: 6 September, 1–5pm
Please note that the Eating Room in Pitzhanger Manor will be closed at 1–5pm on 6 September for a private function. 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.
Partial Closure: 20 September, 11am–2pm
Please note that the Upper Drawing Room in Pitzhanger Manor will be closed at 11am–2pm on 20 September for a private function. 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.
Partial Closure: 17 October, 3–5pm
Please note that the Eating Room and the Upper Drawing Room in Pitzhanger Manor will be closed at 3–5pm on 17 October for a private function. 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.
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