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TRAILS AND ACTIVITES
Our resources are designed with accessibility, ease and fun at the forefront to provide an enjoyable day out, and encourage children to engage with Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery. We offer a multitude of different trails meaning there’s something new to see with each visit! Whether you want a trail or activity focused on the architectural elements of the manor, the artwork on display in the gallery, or the history of the manor and the surrounding area, including the life of Sir John Soane, we’ve got one for you!
We warmly welcome SEND visits to the Manor & Gallery and can adapt any elements as required.
Little Spotter’s House Hunt
Art & Design, History
The Little Spotter’s House Hunt is an activity sheet aimed at developing children’s visual and observational abilities. Journey inside and outside Pitzhanger Manor, spotting neo-classical architectural features, Grecian inspired statues, murals and more!
Flex your artistic talent with your very own Chinoiserie stencil waiting to be coloured in on the reverse. Let the Upper Drawing Room inspire your creativity.
Natures Architects: Reintroducing Beaver’s to Ealing
Art & Design, Biology & Nature
Explore Pitzhanger Manor whilst learning more about Sir John Soane, the role of architects, the importance of natural wildlife and the purpose of it all!
You’ll be tasked with thinking as a Beaver architect would, burrowing deep to find the answers in the resource and ultimately designing your own Beaver home!
The Stolen Songbird Trail
English, History, Art & Design
Complete a variety of puzzles on your adventure with Caro Monday around Pitzhanger Manor. Step back into the 1950s with an extract from The Stolen Songbird, featuring His Nibs and the gang!
Based on the bestselling novel from Judith Eagle and illustrated by Kim Geyer. This trail includes a dress up activity and chance for a photoshoot in our Conservatory catwalk!
How to be an Architect’s Apprentice
Art & Design, History, Architecture
Step into the world of architecture and become Sir John Soane’s apprentice for the day with this booklet all about classical designs and Soane’s uniquely modern style! Explore every nook and cranny of Pitzhanger, bask in the awe and grandeur of the house and find out more about the 1800s society and Soane’s life and family.
We can also provided a translated version into Japanese if required.
The Pitzhanger Dream: A Regency History of Walpole Park
Art & Design, History, Architecture, Nature
Learn more about Sir John Soane’s architectural style and his landscape artist John Haverfield, by immersing yourself in the built environment of Pitzhanger Manor and Walpole Park.
Travel back in time by admiring the architectural gems dotted around the gardens.
Teachers’ Self – Guided Resource & Student Worksheet
Art & Design, History, Architecture
Aimed at school visits, our Teacher’s Learning Resource comes with a printable worksheet for students to complete as they venture around the Manor, engaging and thoughtful information for teachers to share with students, a plenary question bank and additional curriculum-focused activity suggestions to undertake back at school, differentiated between KS2 – KS5.
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All resources are printed in advance of visits by Pitzhanger, and can be found at the Front Desk, or in our Education Room.
A member of staff is always on hand to answer any queries you might have.
Contact Us
For more information about any of our programmes, including information about family workshops, school visits and safeguarding policy and risk assessments, please contact learning@pitzhanger.org.uk.
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