Join us for a special summer edition of our monthly Thursday Lates, celebrating gardens, creativity and South Asian heritage at Pitzhanger.
In collaboration with Oitij-Jo Collective, Garden Party brings together hands-on workshops, a wild plant walk and tasting, food stalls, after-hours access to Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery, and the chance to visit Clare Woods: Garden Without Seasons.
This Thursday Late forms part of Pitzhanger’s growing commitment to South Asian-led programming, celebrating South Asian heritage, creativity and community through artist-led activity and shared cultural experiences.
For this special Thursday Late, all tickets are Pay-What-You-Can. Choose to pay £7, £5, £3, £1, or visit free of charge.
A General Admission ticket includes admission to Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery, after-hours access to Clare Woods: Garden Without Seasons, and access to two drop-in workshops:
The Wild Plant Walk and Tasting has limited capacity and requires a separate timed ticket. This ticket also includes general admission and access to the drop-in workshops.
The Curator Tour of Clare Woods: Garden Without Seasons has limited capacity and will be available to sign up for on the day.
Food stalls will also be available in the front garden throughout the event. These can be visited without a ticket.
Thursday 6 August 2026
3–8pm
Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery
Ealing Green, London W5 5EQ
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Time |
Event |
Tickets |
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3.30–7.30pm |
Discover the colours, textures, and aromas of everyday spices — such as turmeric, cinnamon, and paprika — in a painting workshop with illustrator Maryam Huq. Using natural pigments, you are invited to experiment with mark-making while exploring the cultural significance of these familiar ingredients. |
Drop-in, included with General Admission and Wild Plant Walk tickets |
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3.30–7.30pm |
Create colourful botanical bunting using naturally dyed fabrics in this drop-in workshop led by textile designer Rukia Begum. Inspired by flowers, plants, and traditional dyeing techniques, participants will explore colour, pattern, and print while creating their own contribution to a shared Garden Party atmosphere. |
Drop-in, included with General Admission and Wild Plant Walk tickets. |
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4–5.30pm and 6–7.30pm |
A guided walk exploring the edible and useful plants growing naturally and intentionally throughout the gardens, followed by a seasonal cooking and tasting session, led by Usma Shah. |
Limited capacity. Advance booking required. Ticket includes general admission and access to the drop-in workshops. |
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6.30–7.15pm |
Join a member of the curatorial team for a guided tour of Clare Woods: Garden Without Seasons. Explore Woods’s artistic process, discover how the exhibition sits within her wider practice, and delve into its themes of the transience of life, our relationship with the natural environment, and the ways we experience and inhabit different spaces. |
Limited capacity. Sign up on the day. |
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3–8pm |
Enjoy vibrant North Indian flavours from Ka Na in the Front Garden, including freshly made samosas, paneer rolls and their popular Samosa Chaat. Oitij-Jo Kithchen brings traditional, handmade Bangladeshi cuisine and provides training and employment opportunities to people who are generally underrepresented in kitchen and front of house roles. |
The food stall is open to all and does not require a ticket. Food and drink are charged separately. |
All tickets for this Thursday Late are Pay-What-You-Can.
You can choose to pay:
£7 / £5 / £3 / £1 / Free
Please select the ticket that best suits your circumstances. Your support helps Pitzhanger continue to offer accessible public programmes.
Oitij-Jo is dedicated to celebrating Bengali arts and crafts while fostering a sense of community, collaboration, and engagement. They focus on supporting underemployed women, particularly from the British Bangladeshi community, by providing valuable training and creative opportunities.
Maryam Huq is a Bangladeshi-British illustrator and multidisciplinary artist whose work celebrates heritage, identity, and belonging through vibrant visual storytelling. She merges diaspora themes with a nostalgic yet contemporary feel, crafting spaces for underrepresented voices with warmth and authenticity.
Rukia Begum is a British-Bangladeshi fashion and textile designer whose work blends bold surface design with cultural narrative. She specialises in print, pattern, and material exploration, creating pieces that reflect identity, heritage, and memory.
Usma Shah is an outdoor practitioner with many years of experience delivering forest school and bushcraft programmes. Having studied ethnobotany, she is passionate about exploring the relationship between people and plants, sharing their traditional uses, cultural stories and edible potential through engaging hands-on experiences.
Pitzhanger stays open until 8pm on the first Thursday of every month offering visitors an after-hours chance to view the exhibitions, and to join a wide range of events and activities. Please note that some talks and events may require additional tickets so do check the website for details ahead of your visit.
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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
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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