Osterley Park and House

Important notice -

The Stables Shop is closed from Monday 8 - Friday 19 October for conservation work. The House, Gardens, Cafe and Park will all be open as usual.

A Georgian country estate in west London

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Osterley's Hallowe'en Pumpkin Festival is back

Halloween Pumpkin Festival 

Join us between the 20-28 October 2018 at Osterley's Halloween Pumpkin Festival. This year, our pumpkins have been enchanted, and we need your help to break the spell.

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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.

Osterley's Hallowe'en Pumpkin Festival is back

Halloween Pumpkin Festival 

Join us between the 20-28 October 2018 at Osterley's Halloween Pumpkin Festival. This year, our pumpkins have been enchanted, and we need your help to break the spell.

A jug and two glasses made with glass and silver

Made for the Table at Osterley Park and House 

We're putting on a programme of events alongside the MADE FOR THE TABLE exhibition. From family workshops and hunts, to talks with silversmiths, and photography workshops, there's plenty to experience at Osterley this winter.

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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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Robert Adam: Total Design/Total Obsession Exhibition

Fri 19 Oct 2018
11:00-17:00
An introductory exhibition about Robert Adam, the great Neo Classical architect and designer

Osterley parkrun

Sat 20 Oct 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.

Hallowe'en Pumpkin Festival: Osterley's Enchanted Pumpkins

Sat 20 Oct 2018
11:00-16:00
Join us for our annual Hallowe'en Pumpkin Festival, only this year all our pumpkins have been enchanted! Follow this magical trail to break the spell and carve your own pumpkin.

Junior parkrun

Sun 21 Oct 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.

Yoga in Osterley House

Sun 21 Oct 2018
09:15-10:15
Experience Osterley House from a different perspective with our yoga sessions every Sunday morning.

Paddlesports On Middle Lake

Sun 21 Oct 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.
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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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