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Pitzhanger Manor and Gallery

Pitzhanger Manor was the country home of Sir John Soane, one of the most influential architects in British history. Soane designed many remarkable buildings, including the Bank of England, but Pitzhanger is almost unique as a house he designed, built, and lived in himself. Set in the grounds of Walpole Park, Pitzhanger Manor is a Grade I listed house, designed and owned by Soane between 1800 and 1810. It was his countryside residence, where he escaped with his family and friends such as J.M.W. Turner — fishing in the Serpentine in Walpole Park, which served as his private gardens. The house was designed for entertaining, which makes it well suited to weddings, parties, and other celebrations. It comes alive when filled with champagne and conversation. The Manor and its grounds include a number of spaces, each with its own character and a range of capacities to suit different events.

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Soane's Garden Room at Pitzhanger Manor and Gallery

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⌖ Ealing · W5 5EQ

Pitzhanger Manor and Gallery

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Soane's Garden Room

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A contemporary space within Sir John Soane's original walled kitchen, located in Walpole Park and suited to dinners, dancing and drinks receptions. All windows open fully, allowing guests to move freely into the gardens for a combined indoor-outdoor event. Large doors open onto wisteria-covered gardens, making the room work well for larger dinners, ceremonies and after-dinner dancing. The space is flexible, and the team works with you on menu, styling and atmosphere.

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Seated90

Standing120

PrivacyPrivate

Price guideHire fee from £2,000

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Soane Suite and Conservatory at Pitzhanger Manor and Gallery

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The Soane Suite and Conservatory comprises compact period rooms adjoining a glassed conservatory, its defining quality an interconnecting layout linking intimate salons to a light-filled extension. The suite presents neoclassical proportions with painted wall panels, timber floors and patterned plaster ceilings. Overhead glazing and mirrored mantelpieces in the conservatory end reflect daylight into adjoining rooms. Multiple interconnecting doors create separate reception and quieter seating areas, while period fireplaces provide fixed focal points. The cleared timber floor suits dancing, and you may play your own music. An intact run of historic decorative interiors survives, retaining painted friezes and canopy-style plaster ceilings from Soane's original design. The space is admired for its architecture, strong natural light and vivid colour and detail of its restoration.

Seated: 32
Standing: 100
Privacy: Private
Price guide: Hire fee from £1,950

Upstairs Drawing Room at Pitzhanger Manor and Gallery

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The Upper Drawing Room features hand-painted wallpaper depicting tropical scenes. Though Soane did not design this room himself, he added his own touches to the décor, including the red and white central rose colour scheme on the ceiling.

Seated: 44
Standing: 44
Privacy: Private
Price guide: Hire fee from £975

The Gallery at Pitzhanger Manor and Gallery

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A strong setting for events ranging from corporate parties to casual drinks receptions. Guests can network under Soane-inspired stained glass skylights, with a glimpse of the stars above. The Gallery functions primarily as an exhibition space with limited availability for events. Contact the Event Manager for available dates.

Seated: 150
Standing: 250
Privacy: Private
Price guide: Hire fee from £4,950

The Georgian Eating Room at Pitzhanger Manor and Gallery

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Decorated in pastel blues and greens hand-painted onto the walls, this was the dining room in Soane's time, where he entertained neighbours, friends, academicians, artists, theatre people, clients and prospective clients, but rarely other architects. Windows look out onto the gardens, which guests can move into freely.

Seated: 50
Standing: 90
Privacy: Private
Price guide: Hire fee from £1,975

The Colonnade at Pitzhanger Manor and Gallery

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A covered colonnade set in the most beautiful outdoor setting, with direct access to the landscaped courtyard. The space suits small and intimate weddings and drinks receptions.

Seated: 25
Standing: 25
Privacy: Private
Price guide: Hire fee from £2,500