West London Cycling Mela
Join us during Bike Week for the West London Cycling Mela, an afternoon of free to access cycling themed activities, performances and led rides. Featuring The Everyday Cyclist exhibition by Becky Mursell.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
Activities include led rides from locations in local boroughs to Osterley Park, Dr Bike for free repairs, try a cargo bike, bike marking, performance by The Bicycle Ballet, activities by Outspoken Events including a scalectrix and smoothie making (by pedal power - charge for smoothie applies). The West London Cycling Mela is organised by the London Borough of Hounslow, and it is supported by the London Boroughs of Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham and Richmond upon Thames. The National Trust is supporting the delivery of the West London Cycle Mela at Osterley Park & House.
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The basics
- Booking details
Call N/A
- Suitability
This event is suitable for people of all ages.
- Meeting point
Access to Osterley is via Jersey Road or Osterley Lane.
- What to bring and wear
Please wear comfortable, weather appropriate clothing for outdoor areas.
- Accessibility
There is a 2-3 minute cycle from the Jersey Road entrance to the Front Lawn where the event takes place. You can also access the park via Osterley Lane leading from Norwood Green. Bike parking is available by the Stables courtyard near the event, with some additional parking on the front lawn.
- Other
Smoothie making includes a charge for the smoothie.
Upcoming events
Queer* Connections at Osterley House
This guide is designed to help you explore the often-hidden Queer* narratives that can be found in Osterley House. Normal admission applies.
Opens 22 May: ‘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 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.
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.