Osterley Park and House

A Georgian country estate in west London

More about this place

Dusk gathers around Osterley's 18t century mansion house

Museums at Night: The Women of Osterley 

Join us for an exclusive after-hours tour of and discover the fascinating history of the women who lived at Osterley

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Things to see and do 

Explore the house, gardens and surrounding estate

View of the front of Osterley House
Sunny daffodils welcome you to the gardens
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.

Spring at Osterley Park 

After the long winter months, the gardens at Osterley begin to spring to life with colourful bulbs and vibrant displays.

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.

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

A family in the Long gallery at Osterley

Talks and tours at Osterley 

In May 2018 there are plenty of ways to explore the history of Osterley, from a family trail exploring Robert Adam’s designs to talks about the women who lived, loved, and led within the walls of the house.

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What's on 

Robert Adam's Entrance Hall for 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.

The bluebells in the Great Meadow at Osterley

Enjoy the bluebells at Osterley this spring 

Discover the bluebells at Osterley this spring, with a guided walk around the park with one of our ranger team.

Upcoming events

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Robert Adam: Total Design/Total Obsession Exhibition

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

Child Suite Tours

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

Georgian Costume Days

Thu 26 Apr 2018
11:00-15:00
Come along and see how the Georgian inhabitants of Osterley would have dressed, be it servant, Lord or Lady.

Osterley parkrun

Sat 28 Apr 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.

Junior parkrun

Sun 29 Apr 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 29 Apr 2018
09:15-10:15
Experience Osterley House from a different perspective with our yoga sessions every Sunday morning.
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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

Enjoy volunteering at Osterley Park and House

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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