Easter Adventure at Osterley
This spring, a friendly bunch of animals have escaped from the Tapestry Room at Osterley House and are now running about in the gardens! Help us out by seeing if you can catch them and return them to the beautiful tapestries.
- Booking not needed
- Admission applies
Make your way around the Formal Garden and find art and nature inspired activities for the whole family. The trail takes place between 28 March – 12 April 2026, from 10am to 5pm, with last entry at 4pm, so come along and explore the beautiful Formal Gardens of Osterley.
The trail is £3.50 per person in addition to the normal admission price to enter the House and Gardens. Please see our admission prices on our website.
The trail price includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg. *Suitable for people with milk, egg, gluten, peanut and tree nut allergies.
The price of admission to House & Garden applies as well as the trail cost. National Trust members and under 5s go free.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Trail cost (admission also applies) | £3.50 |
The basics
- Suitability
This event is aimed at families, but everyone is welcome.
- Meeting point
Purchase your entry tickets to House & Gardens from the Welcome Kiosk. The Trail costs an additional £3.50 to the cost of admission. National Trust members and under 5s go free.
- What to bring and wear
Wear comfortable shoes and weather appropriate clothing.
- Accessibility
The route follows level paths, a mix of gravel and hard-standing, with some activities on grass and in wooded areas. Some areas can be muddy in wet weather. One path off the trail route, on the long walk past the lake, has very large roots in it which make it difficult to navigate.
- Other
The trail costs an additional £3.50 per person taking part, on top of the cost of admission (please see admission prices on website). National Trust members and under 5s go free.
Upcoming events
Osterley Park's Creative Community Art Project
Osterley Park’s Creative Community Art Project has been designed to deepen connections with its surrounding communities and improve access to Osterley’s green spaces and heritage.
Indian Classical Music Exhibition
Set in Osterley's Yellow Breakfast Room, this exhibition is a collaboration between Pandit Ram Sahai Sangit Vidyalaya (PRSSV) Institute of Performing Arts and Heritage and the National Trust.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ Trail
Become the world’s most famous caterpillar, from Eric Carle’s best-selling book The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ Wiggle along the trail in Osterley's garden, spot the fruits and snacks hidden around the garden before emerging as a beautiful butterfly.
Zoolab Animal Encounter
Say hello to Morpho the Munching Millipede! This little critter travels through a week-long adventure, meeting a variety of exciting and awe-inspiring animals. Join Zoolab this February half-term for this face-to-face live animal encounter.