Osterley Park
London, England
Key facts
- Operator
- National Trust
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
- Entry pass
- National Trust Explorer Pass
Pinpoint
Jersey Rd, Isleworth TW7 4RB
Telephone 020 8232 5050
Possible Opening Hours*
*Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Osterley Park is a neoclassical villa remodelled by Robert Adam for the banking Child family, set within extensive parkland on the western edge of London. Reviewers describe magnificent trees and informal gardens that lead naturally into open parkland, with the wider park open earlier than the house and cafe. Many visitors treat it as a full day out, combining a house visit with a longer walk or a cycle around the grounds.
Worth the trip
The parkland itself, praised by reviewers as an unexpectedly vast, countryside-like escape within London.
Before you go
The park opens at 9am, well before the house (11am) and cafe (10am), so early arrivals can walk the grounds first and time their house visit for later.
Reviewers consistently praise Osterley Park's combination of a grand, richly decorated Georgian house with expansive parkland, ponds, and open fields that feel like a countryside escape despite being in London. Knowledgeable, friendly staff in each room are mentioned repeatedly as adding real value to the house tour. The cafe's lunch options are described as limited, mainly soups, pasties, and baked potatoes, with one reviewer suggesting nearby pubs for something more substantial. The lake and its swans, along with cycling opportunities around the park, are also popular with visitors.
Neoclassical villa remodelled by Robert Adam for the banking Child family
“This was a 'last minute,spare afternoon' visit. We absolutely loved the place! The house is interesting. The gardens, whilst not big, are really lovely. It's a lovely walk round the property.There are some magnificent…”- Craig Richardson, visitor review
Practical notes from visitors
Quoted from individual Google reviews, not verified with the operator - treat as a steer, not gospel, and check before you travel.
- Facilities
- “Then the pond with swans and relaxed in the garden, enjoying our lunch (picnic style) Plenty of bins and enough cafe to buy snacks and drinks.” - Desyana Squires
Common questions about Osterley Park
Where is Osterley Park?
Osterley Park is in London, England, at Jersey Rd, Isleworth TW7 4RB.
Do you need a ticket to visit Osterley Park?
Yes - Osterley Park is a staffed, ticketed attraction run by National Trust. Ticket prices and opening hours change through the year, so check the official site before travelling.
What is the highlight of visiting Osterley Park?
The parkland itself, praised by reviewers as an unexpectedly vast, countryside-like escape within London.
Is Osterley Park a ruin or still intact?
Osterley Park is largely intact - Neoclassical villa remodelled by Robert Adam for the banking Child family.
