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.
Delve into a week-long celebration of arts, music, and Halloween festivities this Autumn half-term.
From 22 – 29 October, Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery is bursting with half-term festivities. With an eclectic mix of cultural events, workshops, and Halloween festivities, there is something for every family member. Read on to plan your perfect Pitzhanger day out.
| Sunday 22 October | Open Sunday — Hong Kong Cultural Fun Day |
| Wednesday 25 October | A Joy of Music — A Concert for Families |
| Thursday 26 October | Family Workshops — Treasure Boxes |
| Friday 27 October | Family Workshops — Idris Khan & Annie Morris |
| Mini Makers – Autumn Half-Term Edition | |
| Saturday 28 October | Family Workshop — Spooky Ceramics |
| Sunday 29 October | Open Sunday: Halloween — Spooky Puppets |
Experience Hong Kong’s cultural wonders right here in London at Pitzhanger. Teaming up with Kongtinue, we proudly present the Hong Kong Cultural Fun Day on 22 October. This festivity showcases a blend of art, performances, and traditional delights.
Join Justin Wong in a hands-on art workshop or get swept away by a series of performances, highlighted by the energising lion dance. Food enthusiasts can explore authentic flavours of Hong Kong street foods, milk tea, and more.
With merchant stalls mirroring Hong Kong’s lively markets and a special Cantonese-guided tour of our Idris Khan & Annie Morris: When Loss Makes Melodies exhibition, this day promises a journey of cultural exploration and admiration. Celebrate with us and embrace the beauty of fusion.
| Kongtinue: Hong Kong Cultural Fun Day | |
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| Date | Sunday 22 October 2023 |
| Time | 10.00am – 4.00pm |
| Ticket | Performances / Game Booths / Merchant Stalls Free, drop-in |
| Open Sunday: Art Workshop with Justin Wong | |
|---|---|
| Time | 10.30am – 12.30pm |
| Ticket | Free for Ealing Residents / Kids free with paying out-of-borough adult |
| Community Art Exhibition / Guided Manor Tour | |
|---|---|
| Time | 2.30pm – 3.30pm |
| Ticket | Access with General Admission |
Step into a world of melodies at Pitzhanger on Wednesday 25 October. Delight in ‘The Joy of Music – A Concert for Families’ as MMus Performance students from London College of Music enchant with an array of Classical, Jazz, and Popular tunes. This interactive performance is curated explicitly for young ears and promises a captivating blend of singing, clapping, and dancing. Dive into music’s wonders with us!
| The Joy of Music – A Concert for Families | |
|---|---|
| Date | Wednesday 25 October 2023 |
| Time | 1.00pm – 2.00pm |
| Ticket | Free with paid General Admission |
Unleash your creativity in an enriching session on 26 October. Our ‘Family Workshop: Treasure Boxes’, led by Cai Jia Eng, bridges the gap between art and memory, resonating with our exhibition, ‘Idris Khan & Annie Morris: When Loss Makes Melodies’. Craft a personal treasure box, weaving in the charm of Autumn and your cherished moments at Pitzhanger. A masterpiece awaits your touch!
| Family Workshop: Treasure Boxes | |
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| Date | Thursday 26 October 2023 |
| Time | 10.30am – 12.30pm |
| Ticket | Free with paid General Admission |
On 27 October, journey through art in our ‘Family Workshop: Idris Khan & Annie Morris’. Emily Hopkins will steer the creative experience, enabling participants to craft artwork inspired by the exhibition. Tapping into Emily’s rich insights on the environment, materials, and diverse artistic techniques, this session promises a reflective dive into the realm of art.
| Family Workshop with Emily Hopkins | |
|---|---|
| Date | Friday 27 October 2023 |
| Time | 10.30am – 12.30pm |
| Ticket | Free with paid General Admission |
Pitzhanger’s beloved Mini Makers opens its doors wider this Autumn Half-Term, welcoming children from 6 months up to 8 years. Dive into a vibrant session led by the talented Antoine Genevier, bursting with art, sensory play, and seasonal inspiration. Given the session’s popularity, booking your slot in advance is best. And remember, your ticket fetches delightful discounts at Pitzhanger Pantry and complimentary Manor & Gallery entry!
| Mini Makers – Autumn Half-Term Edition | |
|---|---|
| Date | Friday 27 October 2023 |
| Time | 10.00am – 12.00nn 12.00nn – 2.00pm |
| Ticket | £5 Standard / £1 Concessions / Members: 1-2 FREE sessions/month |
This 28 October, embrace the spirit of Halloween at Pitzhanger with the ‘Spooky Ceramics’ workshop. Inspired by the peculiar Wally Birds by Martin Brothers of Southall, Ealing-based potter Victor Pedrosa will guide families in sculpting eerie ceramic faces from air-dry clay. Perfect for children across the age spectrum, it’s a unique chance to delve, design, and dabble in clay. The event, supported by Arts Council England, is part of the engaging Martinware Programme.
| Family Workshop: Spooky Ceramics | |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday 28 October 2023 |
| Time | 10.30am – 12.30pm |
| Ticket | Free with paid General Admission |
On Sunday 29 October, Pitzhanger’s regular ‘Open Sunday’ programme gets a haunting twist. Ealing residents and youngsters accompanied by a paying out-of-borough adult can join the gifted artist Ruth Pickard in a ghostly drop-in workshop. Dive into the Halloween spirit by crafting a vibrant, moveable puppet from coloured cards. Engage in imaginative artistry and take home your very own eerie creation.
| Open Sunday: Halloween — Spooky Puppets | |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday 29 October 2023 |
| Time | 10.00am – 12.30pm |
| Ticket | Free for Ealing Residents / Kids free with paying out-of-borough adult |
A reminder to mark your calendars for Pitzhanger’s latest exhibition, Idris Khan & Annie Morris: When Loss Makes Melodies. This Autumn, journey through a tapestry of memory, emotion, and neo-classical charm. Dive into an artistic dialogue that resonates with timelessness. Make it your October highlight.
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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
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