Osterley Park and House

Important notice -

Between Weds 21 - Fri 23 Jun, we have filming on site. The house, gardens, shop and café will be open but there may be some disruption. We are also experiencing some issues with our voicemail systems. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

A Georgian country estate in west London

More about this place

Enjoy a camping experience like no other

Big Camp returns to Osterley 

Big Camp returns to Osterley Park and House in London this summer on Saturday 7 July - and we can't wait. A unique opportunity to camp out in the beautiful gardens around the back of the house, swap your city lights for sleeping under the stars...

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Things to see and do 

A family looking at an object in Osterley House

Become a Volunteer Room Guide at Osterley Park and House 

Do you love history? Are you fascinated by the secrets of stately homes? If you are, then being a Volunteer Room Guide with the National Trust might be the opportunity for you.

Explore the house, gardens and surrounding estate

View of the front of Osterley House
The Pleasure Grounds at Osterley
One of Robert Adam's original vistas of the House across Middle Lake

The House 

'Oh! The palace of palaces!' This impressive neo-classical mansion was built in the 1570s by Sir Thomas Gresham and transformed by Robert Adam in the 1760s.

Summer at Osterley Park 

Enjoy a relaxing stroll through the tranquil formal gardens this summer, now at their very best.

The park and wider estate 

A rare survival in Greater London, the park provides a peaceful retreat with acres of parkland to enjoy, all year round.

The grotto at osterley

Robert Adam: Total Design/Total Obsession Exhibition 

Discover how Robert Adam was inspired by his travels in Europe and how this is reflected at Osterley.

Green fingers helping out in the Little Veg Garden at Osterley

Summer holidays at Osterley 

This summer make the most of your membership with our family programme. From outdoor theatre to a whole summer of sport, you'll also find weekly activities to see you through all of the holidays.

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What's on 

Explore the estate on a weekly parkrun

Get active at Osterley 

Walk, run, cycle, explore and play. Osterley Park is the perfect outdoor gym in beautiful surroundings

View of the front of Osterley House

Outdoor Theatre at Osterley Park 

Enjoy a wonderful day out at Osterley with outdoor theatre performances throughout the summer.

Upcoming events

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Adam's Apprentices

Mon 25 Jun 2018
11:00-16:00
Discover Robert Adam's designs, like classical columns and mythical monsters, in our family trail around Osterley House's Principal floor.

Robert Adam: Total Design/Total Obsession Exhibition

Mon 25 Jun 2018
11:00-17:00
An introductory exhibition about Robert Adam, the great Neo Classical architect and designer

Child Suite Tours

Mon 25 Jun 2018
12:00-12:30
Discover the unseen spaces of Osterley House on our top floor tours.

Osterley parkrun

Sat 30 Jun 2018
09:00-10:00
Kick start your weekend with Osterley's 5k parkrun, set in the parkland and running over open lawns and alongside lakes.

Paddlesports On Middle Lake

Sat 30 Jun 2018
12:00-16:00
Watersports returns to Osterley Park with a paddle and a splash as the Sharks Paddlesports programme starts up again on Osterley's Middle Lake.

Junior parkrun

Sun 01 Jul 2018
09:00-10:00
Enjoy a free 2k timed run around the Front Lawn of Osterley Park, as part of the national Junior parkrun series for 4-14 year olds.
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Eating and shopping

The Stables Courtyard at Osterley

A bite to eat 

Pop into the Tudor Stables courtyard this Spring to refuel in the Stables Café, Brewhouse Café or grab an ice cream from the Ice Cream Cart.

The shop at Osterley in the Stables Courtyard

Shopping at Osterley 

We have a number of retail outlets on site, from our main shop to our second hand bookshop, great for finding that perfect gift.

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Our work

Family cycling at Osterley

Osterley Park and House Trails 

We love being outdoors. This is why in spring 2017 we started work to upgrade our existing paths which we opened in the summer.

One of Robert Adam's original vistas of the House across Middle Lake

Clearing historic vistas at Osterley Park and House 

We talked to our lead ranger to find out more about the work they've been doing to clear the historic vistas.

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Get involved

The ranger team hard at work at the cycle skills area

Volunteering at Osterley Park and House 

As a charity, Osterley relies heavily on the work of its volunteers to keep its doors open, forever, for everyone. We have a wide variety of roles for you to get stuck into, from gardeners to flower arranging and estate maintenance. Get in touch with us today to start your volunteer journey.

Visitors in the garden in September at Osterley, Isleworth, Middlesex.

Join one of our local support groups 

Want to help Osterley but don't feel you can volunteer that much time? You can always join a local supporter group; they go out and about on visits, help fundraise for properties and it's a great way to meet people and make friends.

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Learning

Bring your school group to Osterley Park and House

Learning and Schools at Osterley 

Find out how we can make learning an exciting adventure whilst following curriculum needs. We're an excellent resource for schools, teachers and wider interest groups.

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Art and collections

Our collections

Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Osterley Park and House on the National Trust Collections website

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