Family-friendly things to do at Osterley Park and House

A little boy cycling a bike in the woods — Boy cycling at Osterley Park and House, London | © National Trust Images/John Millar

Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and immerse yourself in nature by exploring Osterley’s backdrop of peaceful parkland, woodland and lakes. Travel back in time on a brand new family-friendly trail featuring Horrible Histories® Gorgeous Georgians and discover the quirks of Georgian life. Must end 31 August 2025.

Summer holiday activities

Gorgeous Georgians Trail

Running now until Sunday 31 August 2025, 10am – 4pm

Join us for a Horrible Histories® adventure at Osterley Park and House with plenty of splats, hats, and lots of rats! Uncover the fascinating and gruesome history of Georgians from the 18th century with our new original trail inspired by 'Gorgeous Georgians' one of the celebrated Horrible Histories books written by Terry Deary, with illustrations © by Martin Brown and published by Scholastic. As you venture through the house and gardens, see if you have what it takes to survive as a child in Georgian times. Transform into a royal Georgian Queen or King in the Temple of Pan as you try on enormous wigs and hats. Spin the ‘Wheel of Woe’ on the Long Walk to see which job you’d have had as one of the Cheerless Children in the Georgian era. On the way, meet the Wild Women of Osterley and keep your eyes peeled for Putrid Pirates and Horrid Highwayman hiding in the bushes.

Gorgeous Georgians trail at Osterley | National Trust

Illustration of a lady from Horrible Histories' Gorgeous Georgians, dressed in a pink dress and a towering white wig decorated with flowers. — Gorgeous Georgians lady in a pink dress with a towering white wig decorated with flowers. | © Illustrations by Martin Brown. Licensed by Scholastic Limited through Rocket Licensing Ltd.

Planning your family visit

Baby changing facilities are available in the public toilets
Pushchairs and picnics are permitted in the gardens
The café is open with outdoor seating available. We are serving a range of takeaway hot and cold drinks, hot lunches, sandwiches, salads, cakes and ice cream
The Stables Shop is open every day of the week from 11 am to 4 pm
Here's a full list of our upcoming events

Visitors enjoying gardening activities in the kitchen garden at Osterley Park and House, London | © National Trust Images/Rob Stothard

Family-friendly things to do in the garden and park

Come out and play at Osterley. Whether you’re looking to dip your toe into the water and try kayaking, or picking up the paddle for a game of table tennis, we’ve got plenty of activities to keep the whole family entertained and help you create great memories together. What adventures will you have next?

Cycle hire

Explore the estate on two wheels and see what wildlife you can find with bikes available to hire for all ages. Remember to check the Cycle Hire hub for opening and closing times ahead of your visit.

Table tennis

If you want to try table tennis you can pop to the Cycle Hire Hub to borrow paddles and balls, or bring your own.

Walks at Osterley Park and House

Take a stroll around the estate and witness the garden at its best.

Grab a bite to eat

The Stables Café is open daily, serving a selection of hot and cold drinks as well as seasonal lunches, light bites, sandwiches and cakes, including a children’s menu.

Park Play

Saturdays, 24 August 2024 – 4 January 2025, 9:45 am – 11 am

ParkPlay is a two-hour long play session for everyone, starting at 9.30am every Saturday morning. Join us on the front lawn for a warm up, and then some fun games. Please register for ParkPlay before joining and be aware that under-14s must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Illustration of four bunnies running in front of a setting moon for the We're Going on a Ghost Hunt ™ family Haloween trail this October half term — We're Going on a Ghost Hunt ™ this Halloween | © © Bloomsbury Publishing 2023

We're Going on a Ghost Hunt ™ this Halloween at Osterley

11th October to 2nd November

We’re Going on a Ghost Hunt. Come and join the fun! Can we find them all? Yes! Run, run, run!

Based on the bestselling children’s books, this Halloween the bunnies are setting off on an adventure to find the ghosts hidden around Osterley with heaps of exciting things to see and do along the way.

Pick your bunny name, play Halloween hoopla, race your broomstick, and watch out for the warty toads as you cross the stepping stones, before joining the celebration party and collecting your sticker.

This trail is ideal for preschoolers and young children.

Trail free (with normal admission).

We’re Going on a Ghost Hunt ™ Halloween Adventure | National Trust