Did you know that if you live in the borough you can visit one of its cultural gems for free?
Residents can visit Pitzhanger Manor and Gallery for free every Sunday morning from 10am to midday, or on the first Thursday of every month from 5pm to 8pm. You will need to pre-book your ticket.
There are a number of exhibitions to enjoy, including Grayson Perry’s ‘The Vanity of Small Differences’.
Free drop-in art workshops are also running every Sunday throughout the holidays and, on the first Sunday of the month there are interactive sessions to get involved in too, such as storytelling and family yoga.
A must-visit destination
Following a restoration of Walpole Park, which once served as the manor’s grounds, Pitzhanger underwent a meticulous £12million restoration and conservation project.
It reopened in 2019 as a must-visit destination after travelling back in time by more than 2 centuries. The project slowly returned the manor house, a Grade I listed building, to a close match of its most famous incarnation as the ‘country home’ of renowned architect, Sir John Soane.
A partnership of Ealing Council and Pitzhanger Manor and Gallery Trust (set up in 2012 to manage the buildings) led the project, which was funded primarily through grants from Heritage Lottery Fund, Arts Council England and others.
Councillor Blerina Hashani, the council’s cabinet member for thriving communities, said: “This is a wonderful offer for residents to enjoy. And, with so many exhibitions coming and going you can revisit and discover something new all the time. It’s a real treat for all visitors and a chance to experience one of the borough’s cultural gems.”
Clare Gough, director of Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery, added: “Making Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery accessible to the people of the borough of Ealing is very important to us. Every Sunday and the first Thursday evening of each month, borough residents can enjoy exhibitions like Grayson Perry’s ‘The Vanity of Small Differences’ , explore Sir John Soane’s beautiful manor, and join for free art workshops and interactive sessions. We hope you love exploring Pitzhanger and all the historical and artistic stories embedded within it.”
Book your visit
For more information about opening times, bookings and admissions, visit the Pitzhanger Manor and Gallery website.
