PM Gallery & House frequently asked questions

General
When is PM Gallery and House open?
Can you accommodate group visits?
Do you have guided tours of Pitzhanger Manor?
What is the history of Pitzhanger Manor-House?

Hiring the venue
Is the house and gallery available for hire?
Can I get married at Pitzhanger Manor-House?

Exhibitions
Where can I find more information about the Martinware pottery collection?
How can I exhibit my work at PM Gallery and House?
Can I get a grant for my arts activities?

General
When is PM Gallery and House open?
The opening hours are Tues-Fri 1pm-5pm, Sat 11am-5pm.

Can you accommodate group visits?
We can accommodate parties of up to 50 people, but would ask that you let us know in advance if you would like to visit. We can arrange tea and biscuits for a charge of £1.50 per person if required. Please contact the facilities manager by email: pmgallery&house@ealing.gov.uk or telephone (020) 8567 1227 for further details.

Do you have guided tours of Pitzhanger Manor?
We occasionally arrange guided tours for groups of 10-25 people, for which we charge. Please contact the facilities manager by email: pmgallery&house@ealing.gov.uk or telephone (020) 8567 1227 for further details. There is also an audio guide, which can be hired at a cost of £1.

What is the history of Pitzhanger Manor-House?
Pitzhanger Manor-House was once owned and designed by the revered British Architect, Sir John Soane, (1753-1837). Soane bought the house is 1800 and re-designed it over the following four years. From 1804 he used Pitzhanger as his rural retreat, displaying his collection of artefacts and artworks whilst entertaining his famous contemporaries, including the painter Turner.

Hiring the venue:
Is the house and gallery available for hire?
Rooms are available for hire in the house and gallery for corporate entertaining, promotional events, recitals, receptions, meetings, parties, dinners, conferences, film and television hire, photographic shoots, lectures and classes.

Can I get married at Pitzhanger Manor-House?
Yes, the Eating Room is licensed for civil wedding ceremonies.

Exhibitions:
Where can I find more information about the Martinware pottery collection?
We have published a catalogue detailing the whole Hull Grundy collection. It includes introductions and illustrations on the Hull Grundys, the Martin Brothers and their pottery. The catalogue is priced at £10 (+£2 p&p).

How can I exhibit my work at PM Gallery and House?
PM Gallery and House programmes exhibitions of professional contemporary art, in all media. Please email pmgallery&house@ealing.gov.uk or telephone (020) 8567 1227 to request a copy of the exhibition guidelines. The guidelines lay out the criteria and procedures for assessing exhibition proposals. It is essential you read and consider these guidelines before sending in a proposal.

Can I get a grant for my arts activities?
There are arts funding opportunities available for artists and arts groups in the borough from the council and nationally.