London

From thriving wetlands to sprawling estates, intimate spaces and modernist masterpieces. London has it all, if you know where to look this autumn.

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Osterley Park and House

A Georgian country estate in west London

A view of Osterley House from the parkland with Luke Jerram's Helios visible between the coloumns of the portico

Morden Hall Park

A green oasis in the city at the heart of the community.

Runnymede and Ankerwycke

The birthplace of the Magna Carta. History, art and nature on the banks of the River Thames.

Visitors explore the Writ in Water architectural artwork which features words from the Magna Carta carved in stone

Rainham Hall

An elegant Georgian House with a diverse history, peaceful garden and changing exhibitions to explore.

Fenton House and Garden

Handsome 17th-century house with unusual collections and picturesque walled gardens

Visitors exploring inside Fenton House, London

Carlyle's House

The Chelsea home of a Victorian literary couple

2 Willow Road

Innovative and influential Modernist home from 1939

Exterior of modernist house designed by Erno Goldfinger as viewed from the street during daytime

Red House

Iconic Arts and Crafts home of William and Jane Morris and the centre of the Pre-Raphaelite circle.

A man with a child on his back standing next to a woman in well-kept gardens in front of a big house

The walled kitchen garden, with an arched doorway, with lavender and marigolds in flower

Houses and buildings in London

Two children peer through a summer play installation

Family-friendly places to visit in London

Visitor walking his dogs at Osterley Park, London

Family-friendly places in London

Find plenty of space to let off steam and autumn leaves to crunch through in the gardens and parks we look after in London. There are quirky houses with fascinating histories along with trails and activities to keep all the family entertained. Plus, with October half-term on the horizon, get ready for nature-based things to do and Halloween themed fun.

A child holding a bunch of autumn leaves at Morden Hall Park, London.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ trail at Ham House and Garden, 1 Sep - 12 Oct 2025

Join us for one of nature’s greatest transformations as you become the world’s most famous caterpillar from Eric Carle’s best-selling book The Very Hungry Caterpillar™. Wiggle along the trail to spot juicy fruits and tasty snacks before emerging as a beautiful butterfly. Daily, 10am to 5pm, last admission 4.30pm. Included with normal admission, no need to book.

Quacky Races at Morden Hall Park, Sat 13 Sep 2025, 11am - 3pm

Pick your plastic duck, give it a name, set it afloat, and watch it glide downstream in this thrilling Morden Hall Park tradition. Whether your duck is a speedy sprinter or a laid-back floater, it’s all part of the fun. Join us as we mark the end of summer and welcome the start of autumn with some friendly competition and riverside cheer. Free admission, £2.50 per race. No need to book.

Two yellow rubber ducks sitting on a the handrail of the Snuff Mill Bridge at Morden Hall Park with the River Wandle and another bridge in the background.

Community Tales' Storytelling and Craft: Chinese Mid-Autumn 'Moon' Festival at Morden Hall Park, Sat 27 Sep

Take part in a magical morning of stories and craft at Morden Hall Park. In the first of our new Community Tales series, cultural educators Play Mandarin will guide families through a joyful celebration of the Chinese Mid-Autumn 'Moon' Festival - a time for reunion, gratitude and moon-gazing. Sessions take at 10 - 11am & 11.30am - 12pm. Booking essential, £6 per child.

Find out what's new and what's coming up at National Trust places in London

See Ham House and Garden, 2 Willow Road and Carlyle’s House in BBC Two’s Hidden Treasures of the National Trust

Go behind the scenes and follows our teams at work. Discover more about some of our treasured objects. Ham House’s 17th century Dolphin chairs are given the full conservation treatment at the Royal Oak Foundation Conservation Studio at Knole. Whilst at 2 Willow Road, a kinetic artwork by Argentinian artist Hugo Demarco is given a new lease of life (pictured). Plus, a newly acquired letter at Carlyle’s House reveals a surprising connection to Charlotte Bronte.

A person fixing a work of art that is several metal rings

In Bloom photographic exhibition until 30 Sep 2025, Tue, Thu & Sat, 12-7pm

The National Trust has collaborated with Transport for London and Seed130 to bring you In Bloom, a new exhibition celebrating the people who transform spaces on London’s transport network through gardening. See new photographic work by British-Congolese artist Bernice Mulenga alongside rarely seen archive images from the London Transport Museum. At Seed130, 130 Fenchurch Street, EC3M 5LY. Free admission.

Ray and Azaz, standing in front of their award winning garden at South Tottenham station

The Still House: Plants, Potions and Power at Ham House and Garden 1 Sep - 12 Oct 2025

Join us for an exhibition of artwork inspired by the Still House at Ham House, from Kingston University’s creative researchers alumni group The Storybox Collective. No need to book, included with normal admission. 10am - 5pm, last admission 4.30pm.

A sketchbook illustration of Ham House surrounded by vegetables

Heritage Open Day at Rainham Hall, Sat 20 Sep 2025

Visit Rainham Hall for free as part of Heritage Open Days, a beautiful but hidden Georgian house and then wander around our perfectly formed Community Garden on the fringes of east London. Free admission, no need to book.

Bat Walk at Osterley Park and House, Sat 27 Sep 2025, 6.45 - 8pm

Join the ranger team at Osterley as the sun sets to find out more about the enigmatic world of the bat. Join our rangers and use a bat detector to eavesdrop in on the bats echolocation calls and watch as the bats zip overhead through a darkening sky. Child £5, Adult £10, booking essential.

Brown long-eared bat (Plecotus auritus) emerging from log roost.

Gardens and parks in London

National Trust places in London are quiet after the summer holidays, gardens are still full of colour and the estates and woodlands we look after are criss-crossed with footpaths to help you immerse yourself in the riches of the season. Where will you visit to feel that autumn glow?

View of the house beyond the walls of the Kitchen Garden full of vibrant flowers at Ham House and Garden, Surrey

Walking in London

From acres of parkland at Osterley Park to the meadows, wetlands and woodlands of Ham House, discover where to go for the best walks in London.

A family and their dog walking along the boardwalk through the wetlands area at Morden Hall Park in London

Historic views of Ham House walk

This enjoyable circular walk takes in the historic views from Ham House & Garden into Richmond Park and at the top of Richmond Hill – a perfect walk after visiting the House.

View towards Ham House and River Thames from Richmond Hill, London with a path leading down the hill with trees in the distance.

Osterley Park and House multiuse trail

With a hard surface all the way round, this multiuse trail at Osterley Park is perfect for walkers, cyclists and wheelchair users and takes in woods and open land.

Visitors cycling at Osterley Park, London

Hampstead circular walk

Follow this 2.5-mile circular walk around Hampstead, taking in architecture of Fenton House and 2 Willow Road, and capture the feeling of a countryside walk, just a few miles away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Walking at Morden Hall Park

Follow the main paths if you’ve got little ones with bikes or scooters as they’re nice and level and easy to manage. Venture further afield to the wetlands and you might spot some of our winter visitors, little egret and snipe, wading their way through the water.

Entrance to the Stableyard Cafe at Morden Hall Park, London

Egham to Runnymede countryside circular walk

Surrey

Follow this Surrey countryside trail of a circular walk between Egham and Runnymede through ancient woodlands, wetlands and wildflower meadows.

Sustainable travel in London

There are a number of sustainable travel options for travelling to and from the places in our care in London, whether you're looking to travel by train, tube, bus, bike or foot.

An adult and two children riding their bikes through a cycle path leading between dense hedgerows and woodland.

Our work in London

The National Trust in London aims to support a fairer London by addressing unequal access to nature, beauty and history where people live. We’re doing this by improving existing green space, protecting cherished local heritage sites and supporting people to participate with green space and heritage on their own terms. Find out more about our projects across London here.