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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

Suitability

This event is suitable for people of all ages.

Meeting point

Come to the gazebo by the Kiosk. Children must be supervised at all times.

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

Accessibility

The space is accessed via gravel and cobblestones.

Contact info

Visitor Experience

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.

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on
14 Jan to 1 Mar 2026
at 10:00 to 17:00+ 46 other dates or times

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.

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on
31 Jan to 3 Mar 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 31 other dates or times

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.

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on
18 Feb 2026
at 11:00 to 11:40+ 3 other dates or times