Venue: Osterley Park & House, Jersey Road, Isleworth, Middlesex, TW7 4RB (sat nav TW7 4RD)
Osterley’s Marigold Festival will run from 22nd October 2025 to 4th January 2026 and will be the cornerstone of our winter programming over that time, running from Diwali and continuing through December. Diwali is the five-day Festival of Lights, celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and some Buddhists across the world. Diwali, which for some also coincides with harvest and new year celebrations, is a festival of new beginnings and the triumph of good over evil, and light over darkness.
The Marigold Festival at Osterley is a celebration for everyone to enjoy and participate in, and we are involving local community groups to help us create it. Much like the National Trust’s Blossom Festival in the Spring, inspired by cherry blossom season (Sakura) in Japan, the Marigold Festival is specific to Osterley as a place, and we are looking to build on it annually. In collaboration with the PRSSV Institute of Performing Arts and Heritage, we will be focusing on exploring classical Indian music in the Yellow Breakfast Room, where music was traditionally played in Osterley House.
The Entrance Hall will be decorated with a community-designed Rangoli pattern to mirror architect Robert Adam’s floor design, and projected light will bring the space to life.
On the 25th October our Diwali celebrations will be supported by the BAPS West London, with an Annakut food offering, and Aarti ceremonies during the day in the Entrance Hall.
Booking not needed – normal admission prices for house and garden apply
