Little People, BIG DREAMS® trail at Osterley
- Published:
- 05 December 2023
Experience our Little People, BIG DREAMS trail at Osterley this spring & summer. Inspire all kids to believe BIG, think BIG and dream BIG
Before your visit
- The trail runs from Wednesday 1 May – 18 June 2024. Gardens open from 10am-5pm and the house from 11am – 3.30pm Wednesday to Sunday
- Normal property admission price applies (free for National Trust members), £2 per trail.
- Toilets and baby changing facilities available.
- Trail widely accessible, please be aware preserve copse area can be uneven in places. Read more about accessibility here.
- Trail is buggie friendly, please use the buggie park to place buggies before entering the house.
- Cafes located in Dairy courtyard and Stable courtyard with plenty delicious food, both have indoor and outdoor seating area.
- If you or your children feel particularly inspired by one of the stories, there is an opportunity to purchase a variety of the bestselling biography series in the National Trust Shop.
- Dogs welcome in some areas of the trail, click here to learn about the canine code for your furry friends.
- There is overflow car park availability if the main car park is full.
About the trail
Little People, BIG DREAMS® is a bestselling biography series created by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara, with more than 7.5 million copies sold worldwide. Perfectly plotted for children aged 4-7+, the series introduces trailblazers and dreamers who have made a big impact in the world around them. As you visit the house and wander around the grounds, delve into the lives of some extraordinary people including designers, artists, and scientists to name a few. Follow the trail to see how their dreams as little children grew to become their reality.
There will be plenty of stories, to encourage your little ones to dream big, posted around the gardens. Learn about Malala Yousafzai’s activism efforts at the Grand Stables or discover biology with David Attenborough at the Temple of Pan. For the football fans, the Garden will showcase Marcus Rashford on and off the pitch. Last but not least, indulge in a great read in the Library for Novelist Jane Austen and afterwards discover more inspiring people across Osterley.
What to expect
Characters in the trail include activists such as Malala Yousafzai, iconic authors such as Jane Austen and leading footballer Marcus Rashford, with many more to explore. Every book in the series is beautifully illustrated by artists. The striking illustrations are displayed to paint a picture of the lives of some extraordinary people, who have played an important part in history and the world we live in today. There will also be books to read, activities to try and a free trail journal to complete, that can be collected on arrival at visitor reception.
Georgia Matthews, Visitor Operations and Experience Manager at Osterley Park and House says:
“Having Little People Big Dreams here at Osterley, has been such a great way to share stories that represent people from all walks of life, celebrating diversity and highlighting key figures that share the trust’s value of uniting people together. We hope every child feels empowered to dream big and that they can make a difference. The trail is our way to not only showcase inspirational people and celebrate them but the future little people with big dreams.”