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.
Upcoming events
The Everyday Cyclist
With a passion for cycling, The Everyday Cyclist has been created by professional photographer Becky Mursell. These powerful portraits will be lining the railings of Osterley Park's lake in time to celebrate the West London Cycling Mela on 13 June.
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.
Open Cabinet Week
Join us at Osterley to take a glimpse inside some of the house's hidden spaces…
‘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.