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Family Halloween trail: Origins and Legends of Halloween

Learn about origins and legends of Halloween

  • Booking not needed
  • Admission applies

Origins and Legends of Halloween

Where, why and how did Halloween begin? Where did we get the idea to carve pumpkins? Why are witches so scary!? Learn this and much more at the fun activity points around the Gardens. Trail runs 24 October – 1 November, 10am-4pm. Normal admission applies.

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Prices

Event ticket prices

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All £2.00

Event additional prices

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£1.00
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The basics

Accessibility

The path is a mix of gravel and hard surface with some large roots and muddy patches. For the accessible route please speak to the kiosk staff upon arrival.

Meeting point

Follow the trail from the Garden kiosk to the right of the House.

Suitability for children

This is event is suitable for people of all ages.

What to bring and wear

Please wear weather appropriate clothing.

Other

Service dogs only in the gardens.

Contact info

Visitor Experience

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.

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on
10 Sep to 30 Sep 2026
at 10:00 to 17:00+ 20 other dates or times

Open Cabinet Week 

Join us at Osterley to take a glimpse inside some of the house's hidden spaces…

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on
10 Sep to 13 Sep 2026
at 11:00 to 15:30+ 3 other dates or times

‘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.

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on
10 Sep to 1 Nov 2026
at 11:00 to 16:00+ 38 other dates or times

Heritage Open Days: Osterley Park and House 

Osterley Park and House will be taking part in the Heritage Open Days Festival on Saturday 12 September to Sunday 13 September. Entry is for free for all visitors.

Event summary

on
12 Sep to 13 Sep 2026
at 11:00 to 15:30+ 1 other date or time