Osterley's Marigold Festival
The Marigold Festival will run from Diwali, the five day festival of light, and continue through to Christmas. Osterley will be transformed with marigolds, a celebratory flower in South Asia and across the world that will adorn the property.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Osterley's Marigold Festival will run from 22nd October 2025 to 4th January 2026 and will be the cornerstone of our winter programming over that time, running from Diwali and continuing through December. Diwali is the five-day Festival of Lights, celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and some Buddhists across the world. Diwali, which for some also coincides with harvest and new year celebrations, is a festival of new beginnings and the triumph of good over evil, and light over darkness. The Marigold Festival at Osterley is a celebration for everyone to enjoy and participate in, and we are involving local community groups to help us create it. Much like the National Trust's Blossom Festival in the Spring, inspired by cherry blossom season (Sakura) in Japan, the Marigold Festival is specific to Osterley as a place, and we are looking to build on it annually. In collaboration with the PRSSV Institute of Performing Arts and Heritage, we will be focusing on exploring classical Indian music in the Yellow Breakfast Room, where music was traditionally played in Osterley House. The Entrance Hall will be decorated with a community-designed Rangoli pattern to mirror architect Robert Adam's floor design, and projected light will bring the space to life. On the 25th October our Diwali celebrations will be supported by the BAPS West London, with an Annakut food offering, and Aarti ceremonies during the day in the Entrance Hall.
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Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Booking details
Normal admission to House and Garden applies - please check prices.
- Suitability
This event is suitable for people of all ages
- Meeting point
Collect a House and Garden admission ticket from the garden kiosk.
- What to bring and wear
The House can be cold in the Autumn/Winter, so please wrap up warm.
- Accessibility
The main floor is only accessible via an indoor stairway with a handrail. For more details please call 0208 232 5050. Assistance dogs only in the house.
- Other
The Marigold Festival has been designed with our community partners, which include: BAPS West London (Neasden Temple), Darpan , Nishkam School, PRSSV Institute of Performing Arts and Heritage, Trinjan.
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