Craft Cart
Organised by a dedicated National Trust volunteer team, join us at Osterley for popular arts and craft activities for families on a Thursday between 12 am and 3pm during all Hounslow school holidays.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
Activities include colouring, cutting and sticking to produce a variety of art and craft creations, themed to coincide with the Osterley Events timetable. Children must be supervised at all times by an accompanying adult. The whole family can get creative with a variety of crafts in front of the Kiosk with the Craft Cart team, or in the House if it is raining. The session runs from 12-3pm, and all activities are free.
Times
The basics
- Accessibility
The space is accessed via gravel and cobblestones.
- Meeting point
Come to the gazebo by the Kiosk. Children must be supervised at all times.
- Suitability for children
This event is suitable for people of all ages.
- What to bring and wear
The session is outdoors in good weather, and indoor in a heated space for colder weather and when it is raining. Please bring weather appropriate clothing, and sunscreen in summer
Upcoming events
Nature Spotting Challenge
Bird Bingo is back! Challenge yourself to tick off 5 birds in a row (vertically or horizontally) that you spot at Osterley. Hunt for mini beast (bugs, insects and worms). We have a list of 'mini beast' for you to try and find along the long walk.
Conservation in Action
Step behind the scenes and witness a rare Red Listed heritage craft brought to life. Every Wednesday and Thursday from 14 July to 20 August, expert conservators will be restoring our beautiful Breakfast Room mirrors.
‘Journeys – Wedding Shawls, Baghs and Phulkaris from the Karun Thakar Collection'
At Osterley, intricately-embroidered wedding shawls from Punjab will fill Robert Adam’s neoclassical rooms with colour and craft.
The Tale of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny - A Quantum Theatre Production
Peter Rabbit and his naughty cousin Benjamin know very well that they are not to go into Mr McGregor’s garden, but they cannot resist and soon they find themselves face to face Mr McGregor himself! But how will they ever escape?