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

View of the house from the park at Osterley

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

Sutton House and Breaker's Yard

A fascinating Tudor house at the heart of a vibrant community

The Little Chamber at Sutton House with wooden panelled walls, light streaming in through the window and a fire lit in the fireplace

Amaranth and rainbow chard growing in the kitchen garden, wit the house behind the wall, at Ham House and Garden, London

Houses and buildings in London

Family playing with autumn leaves in the garden at Osterley Park, London, with the house in the background

Family-friendly places to visit in London

Dog by the River Wandle at Morden Hall Park, London

The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ trail at Ham House and Garden

Monday 1 September to Sunday 12 October. Daily, 10am to 5pm, last admission 4.30pm. 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. Free with normal admission, no need to book.

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

Quacky Races at Morden Hall Park, Saturday 13 September, 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.

Spider Secrets Trail at Morden Hall Park

Saturday 27 September - Sunday 2 November. Daily, 10am to 4pm. Discover the spindly secrets of eight spiders hiding in Morden Hall Park. Complete a fun task at each stop to collect hidden letters and solve the mystery word in their web. The trail requires a pencil or pen so please bring one with you if you can. £3 per trail, no need to book.

Young child in a witch's costume with the hat over her head

We’re going on a Ghost Hunt™ at Osterley Park and House

Saturday 11 October to Sunday 2 November. Daily, 10am to 5pm. Based on the best-selling children’s books, this Halloween the bunnies are setting off an adventure to find the ghosts hidden around Osterley with heaps of exciting things to do along the way. This trail is ideal for preschoolers and young children. Free trail with normal admission.

Illustration of four bunnies running in front of a setting moon for the We're Going on a Ghost Hunt ™ family Haloween trail this October half term

Stranger Folk digital adventure at Ham House and Garden

Saturday 25 October to Sunday 2 November. Daily, 10am to 5pm, last admission 4.30pm. Download the Stranger Folk app, to start your spooky adventure, filled with goblins, old magic and more. Follow the folklore-inspired game on a mobile phone and work together to discover the story behind strange goings on. Suitable for families with children aged 7 to 12 years. Free with normal admission.

On a black background, strange creatures in blue and white are 'dancing'

Marigold Festival and Diwali celebrations at Osterley Park and House

Wednesday 22 October 2025 to Sunday 4 January 2026. Come and see Osterley House transformed with marigolds, a celebratory flower used to adorn doorways and holiday tables for Diwali, the five-day Festival of Lights. The Entrance Hall will be decorated with a rangoli, co-created with community groups, which mirrors architect Robert Adam's floor design, and projected light will bring the space to life. Plus, there’ll be events and performances for everyone to enjoy.

Yellow, red and orange shola pith (indian cork) displayed in rangoli artwork

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 spooky Halloween fun.

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

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

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.

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 walks along the River Thames with historic views to Ham House, discover where to go for the best walks in London.

A family walking in the autumn at Morden Hall Park, 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.