# Family Halloween trail: Origins and Legends of Halloween

Family Halloween trail: Origins and Legends of Halloween at Osterley House, Friday 30 October 2026, until 1 Nov.

- Price: Free
- Venue: Osterley House, Jersey Road, TW7 4RB Isleworth
- Go to page: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/london/osterley-park-and-house/events/78c9d52d-eb2d-4df6-baaa-050578e34b71

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A family Halloween trail in the gardens with fun activity points about where Halloween began, how pumpkin carving started and why witches are seen as scary. It is put on by the National Trust at Osterley Park and House in Isleworth and runs daily from 24 October to 1 November, from 10am to 4pm. No booking is needed; the event is free but normal admission charges for the venue apply.

## Dates

- Saturday 24 October until 1 Nov — Osterley House

Written by a model, sources: [nationaltrust.org.uk](https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/london/osterley-park-and-house/events/78c9d52d-eb2d-4df6-baaa-050578e34b71)

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