Osterley Park and House

A Georgian country estate in west London

More about this place

Saint Agatha, by Carlo Dolci

Carlo Dolci's painting of Saint Agatha returns to Osterley Park and House 

Saint Agatha will be the highlight of a winter exhibition at the historic former home of the art-collecting Child family.

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What's on 

50 things 4

Start your '50 things' adventure at Osterley Park and House 

From getting to know a tree to exploring on wheels, your next adventure awaits. Experience '50 things to do before you're 113/4' with the whole family at Osterley this summer.

TLCM reading a scroll

Outdoor Theatre at Osterley Park 

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

Two children and a volunteer gardening

Come out and play at Osterley this summer 

This summer make the most of your membership with our family programme. From family activities to a whole summer of sport, there is plenty to see and do

Upcoming events

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Wild Learning

Mon 19 Aug 2019
10:30-16:30
Join us for outdoor learning throughout the year, providing a safe and supportive environment for children to explore the world and themselves, while learning new skills.

Designing with Nature

Mon 19 Aug 2019
12:00-15:00
Discover how Robert Adam was inspired by nature with this self-led family trail.

Archery on the Front Lawn

Mon 19 Aug 2019
12:00-16:00
Have a go at archery on our Front Lawn.

Garden Walk

Tue 20 Aug 2019
14:00-14:45
Join our garden volunteers on a free guided walk around the gardens.

Craft Cart: Summer Holidays

Thu 22 Aug 2019
12:00-16:00
Get creative and crafty and keep those little fingers busy every Thursday of the school holidays. With a different Osterley theme each week, why not become a regular crafter?

Family Gardening Club: Summer Holidays

Fri 23 Aug 2019
11:00-12:30
Roll up your sleeves and grab a trowel with your family in Osterley's Little Veg Garden. Get stuck in with digging, planting, weeding and watering as you learn about how vegetables grow in these drop in sessions with our garden volunteers.
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Things to see and do

Explore the house, gardens and surrounding estate

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

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.

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.

Summer at Osterley Park 

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

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

Family cycling at Osterley

Cycle hire  

We’ve got bikes for all ages available to hire from £3. Why not explore our cycle trails as a group and see the beautiful 18th century vistas. Or test your skills in the cycle skills areas before heading off around the estate.

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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.

A display table in Osterley Shop

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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Groups

A group standing in the Long Gallery of Osterly House

Group visits at Osterley Park and House 

Bring all your friends to Osterley Park and House. If there are 15 or more in your party then you can come and see our beautiful house and gardens as part of a group visit and take advantage of special offers.

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Venue hire

Venue hire at Osterley

A view of Osterley house from across the lake

Room Hire at Osterley Park and House 

If you’re looking for somewhere interesting to host your meeting or gathering, Osterley has a series of rooms you can hire set in beautiful parkland.

View of the front of Osterley House

Celebration photography at Osterley Park 

Make your special day all the more perfect with a celebration photo shoot at Osterley Park

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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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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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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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