Outdoor activities at Osterley Park and House

Two cyclists on a path, with Osterley House, London in the background — Osterley House, London is a great place for cycling | © National Trust Images/John Millar

With parkland, lawns and lakes, Osterley is a great destination for outdoor activities in London with plenty of space to get active or try something new.

In partnership with Sport England, there are a wide range of outdoor activities for you to get involved in, providing opportunities to suit everyone.

There are multi-purpose pathways across the estate and a cycle skills area so the open space is perfect for getting or keeping active all year round.

Running at Osterley

Osterley Parkrun

Start your weekend with a scenic 5km run around the estate with Osterley parkrun. As with all parkruns, Osterley parkrun is open to all abilities - just remember to register and bring your barcode. Visit the Parkrun website to find out more.

Osterley Junior Parkrun

Bring your juniors along at the 2km Junior parkrun. Open to four- to 14-year-olds of all abilities, it's a great opportunity to get active, enjoy the estate and be out in nature. Visit the Parkrun website to find out more.

Canoeing on Middle Lake

The Sharks Canoe Club offers recreational paddling sessions 12-4pm on Saturdays and Sundays until October. These sessions offer fantastic unique views of the estate and a chance to get up close to wildlife. All abilities are welcome, with equipment provided by British Canoeing. Visit The Sharks website for more information.

Close-up, photographed from water level, of a canoeist and their paddle on Tumbleton Lake at Cragside, Northumberland — Canoeing on Tumbleton Lake at Cragside, Northumberland | © National Trust Images/John Millar

Cycling at Osterley

Come and hire a bike to explore our beautiful parkland. There are bikes for all ages, including balance bikes for toddlers, and trailers for small children are currently available. (If possible, please bring your own helmet as our stock of helmets is limited.)

Payment is by card only. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times in the area in which they are cycling.

Opening times: Currently open weekends with additional hours on some bank holidays. Please check the cycle hire opening hours on our home page ahead of your visit: Osterley Park and House home page

Prices

All-day hire: £14 for the first bike, £10 for each additional bike.
1-hour cycle hire: £5 for the first bike, £4 for each additional bike and £12 for a group of 3 or 4.
2-hour bike hire: £6 for the first bike, £5 for each additional bike and £16 for a group of 4.

Improve your cycling skills at Osterley

Enjoy the bumps and twists of the cycle skills area at the start of the trails. This area is great fun for all ages.

Cycling lessons at Osterley

Do you want to ride a bike but don’t know how? Or maybe you want to improve your cycling skills and confidence because you’re nervous about going out on the road? Then come along to one of the group cycle sessions organised by London Borough of Hounslow. For more information, including session times, visit the London Borough of Hounslow webpage: Free cycle training with London Borough of Hounslow.

Bikes are provided and the sessions are free if you live or work in Hounslow borough. There’s no need to book, although places are limited and you’ll need to arrive a few minutes before the start so that the group is ready to set off on time.

Join a cycling group

Cycle Sisters

Cycle Sisters is an award-winning organisation which inspires and enables Muslim women to cycle. Cycle Sisters is launching weekly social rides in Hounslow, which meet in Osterley or Lampton Park. They are free to join and bike hire is available but booking is required.

Visit the Cycle Sisters website to find out more  