24–27 April
Some rooms in Pitzhanger Manor will be closed at times for events during the Ealing Book Festival.
Please check the opening hours page and the Festival programme for full details.
Some rooms in Pitzhanger Manor will be closed at times for events during the Ealing Book Festival.
Please check the opening hours page and the Festival programme for full details.
Your February half-term family plans are sorted!
From 12 to 19 February, Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery have a variety of fabulous family events happening almost every day of the week.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Sunday, 12 February | Open Sunday: Rubber Stamp Workshop with Lauren Veevers |
| Wednesday, 15 February | Ukulele Workshop with Strummy Mummies |
| Thursday, 16 February | Family Yoga with Hazel Gomez Sen |
| Friday, 17 February | The Joy of Music with London College of Music Drawing Workshop with Lucia Ferguson |
| Sunday, 19 February | Open Sunday: Experimental Drawing Session with Lauren Veevers |
Illustrator and animator Lauren Veevers is back to host a fun Open Sunday workshop for all. Inspired by the Chinese wallpaper in Pitzhanger’s Upper Drawing Room, Lauren will invite participants to use rubber stamps of leaves, plants, and birds with inks to create patterns and scenes on paper. You will complete your piece by collaging images of furniture from magazines over the top to bring them to life as a home setting!
| Date | 12 February 2023 (Sunday) |
| Time | 10.00 am – 12.30 pm |
| Tickets | Free, drop-in |
This drop-in ukulele workshop for families is suitable for beginning ukulele players of all ages. Kjell from Strummy Mummies will give a free ukulele taster session at Pitzhanger. You will not believe playing this little instrument can be as easy and fun. You will be able to play a funky tune you and your child will love after just one session.
| Date | 15 February 2023 (Wednesday) |
| Time | 10.30 am – 11.15 am |
| Tickets | Free, drop-in |
Enjoy a day out at Pitzhanger this half-term with a yoga workshop designed for families!
The Family Yoga session with Hazel Gomez allows families to bond through movement, breathing and relaxation to build trust, share quality time, and learn new skills. The session will start with some breathing, followed by fun yoga postures and end with a relaxation or mindfulness activity. Don’t miss this rare chance to practice yoga in the beautiful architecture and welcoming settings of the Pitzhanger.
| Date | 16 February 2023 (Thursday) |
| Time | 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm |
| Tickets | £7 one adult + up to two children £2 per additional adult £1 per additional child |
Sing, clap and dance with MMus Performance students from the London College of Music at the University of West London as they play some of their favourite tunes and take us on a journey through music. Join us for an interactive performance of classical, jazz and popular music tailored to a young audience and free to all.
| Date | 17 February 2023 (Friday) |
| Time | 11.00 am – 12.00 noon |
| Tickets | Free, drop-in |
Practice your drawing skills with artist Lucia Ferguson in a free drop-in drawing workshop for families and people of all ages and abilities at Pitzhanger. Whether your family is full of seasoned artists looking to practice their technique or aspiring creatives looking to try something new, come to draw and be inspired by the architecture and design of Pitzhanger.
| Date | 17 February 2023 (Friday) |
| Time | 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm |
| Tickets | Free, drop-in |
Artist Lauren Veevers will lead an experimental drawing session, drawing things collected from the gardens or images of objects from the manor using different materials and challenges. For example, ‘drawing with your eyes closed’ or ‘drawing with the wrong hand’ to explore different mark-making methods and capture the atmosphere and feelings about the house and gardens.
| Date | 19 February 2023 (Sunday) |
| Time | 10.00 am – 12.30 pm |
| Tickets | Free, drop-in |
New paintings from the celebrated artist, inspired by Sir John Soane’s historic manor and collection.
More infoA series of hand-painted busts of individuals who have suffered serious miscarriages of justice.
More infoExplore Pitzhanger’s rich history with our guided tours. Delve into Sir John Soane’s architectural brilliance.
More infoA vibrant literary festival at Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery with acclaimed authors, poetry, workshops, and family events.
More infoThe acclaimed Guardian journalist offers an insightful portrait of a Black Britain beyond the confines of London that has for too long been unknown and unexplored.
More infoThe acclaimed British Turkish writer talks about her latest novel, a sweeping story of love and loss, memory and erasure, hurt and healing set between the 19th century and modern times.
More infoLaura Cumming joins director of Pitzhanger Manor Clare Gough for an illustrated talk about her latest book which uncovers the fascinating and little-known story of the massive gunpowder explosion in 1654 in Holland that killed 32 year old Carel Fabritius, renowned painter of The Goldfinch and A View of Delft.
More infoThe former Blue Peter presenter introduces her funny, feisty and science-obsessed heroine.
More info
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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