Osterley

Osterley station is a Piccadilly line stop in west London that serves primarily as the gateway to Osterley Park, one of the National Trust's finest West London properties. The park's 18th-century mansion was remodelled by the architect Robert Adam between 1761 and 1780 and is considered one of his masterpieces - the interiors, particularly the Etruscan Drawing Room, are among the finest examples of neoclassical decoration in England. The 357 acres of surrounding parkland include ornamental lakes, a pleasure garden and farmland. The Piccadilly line station was rebuilt by Charles Holden in the 1930s and the station building itself is a good example of his modernist Underground architecture.

Station Overview

Osterley station opened in 1934, rebuilt by Charles Holden from an earlier 1883 station. It sits in Zone 4 and is served by the Piccadilly line only. The station does not have step-free access but has a car park. It is between Boston Manor to the west and Northfields to the east.

Lines and Connectivity

The Piccadilly line (dark blue) connects east through Northfields, South Ealing, Acton Town and into central London. Westbound services continue through Boston Manor and towards Heathrow Airport or Rayners Lane. Journey time to King's Cross is approximately thirty minutes.

Facilities

Osterley station has a car park and ticket machines. Osterley Park has its own cafe and facilities within the National Trust estate.

Accessibility

Osterley does not have step-free access. Heathrow-direction stations have step-free access. For accessible travel on the Piccadilly line in this area, Hounslow East or Hounslow Central are alternatives.

Travel Tips

• Osterley Park is about fifteen minutes walk from the station - follow the signs from the station exit south. The house is open Wednesday to Sunday; check National Trust membership for entry discounts.
• The parkland around the house (but not the house interior) is free to enter and worth a visit even without a house ticket.
• The car park at the station makes Osterley useful as a park-and-ride for Piccadilly line commuters from the Hounslow and Brentford area.
• Boston Manor Park (next stop west at Boston Manor) is an alternative green space accessible from the Piccadilly line.
• No step-free access at this station.

Nearby Attractions

Osterley Park - fifteen minutes walk. National Trust house and 357 acres of parkland. Robert Adam interiors, ornamental lake and pleasure garden. House admission charged; parkland free.

Boston Manor Park - accessible from Boston Manor station (one stop west). A park with a Jacobean manor house open on selected weekends. Free entry to park.

Brentford - accessible by bus. A riverside town on the Thames with the Musical Museum and Watermans arts centre.

Timings and Best Time to Travel

Piccadilly line services at Osterley run from approximately 05:00 to midnight. Night Tube operates on the Piccadilly line on Friday and Saturday nights. Osterley Park is open Wednesday to Sunday; the house is most enjoyable in spring and summer when the grounds are at their best.