A country estate

Osterley Park has it all. Acres of formal gardens and waterways, lush woodlands and an impressive stately pile right at its heart.

You would think it lies in some English shire, but it’s just a handful of Tube stations away from my urban west London manor of Hammersmith.

As you walk around the grounds, the rural illusion is occasionally shattered by jets thundering over from nearby Heathrow Airport. But even so, this is a wonderful oasis close to the city.

This set of photographs captures just a little of a very enjoyable wander around a slice of National Trust goodness close to the heart of London.

Click first image to launch the gallery

Tags: architecture, bluebells, deckchairs, family outing, Heathrow Airport, London, National Trust, Osterley Park, photography, stately home, stucco, woodland

14 thoughts on “A country estate”

RobynG on July 5, 2014 at 15:09 said:

I absolutely love the first image of the family walking down the lane. Very nostalgic. Moving and beautiful!

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- mikeosbornphoto on July 5, 2014 at 16:14 said:
  
  I’m glad you like it, Robyn, thank you. People are a rarity for me, but this was a joy to capture.
  
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ckponderings on June 2, 2014 at 17:14 said:

A gorgeous set of images, Mike! Some really lively landscape shots, a decent bit of architecture and a couple of nice macros too! :)

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- mikeosbornphoto on June 4, 2014 at 20:23 said:
  
  Cheers Richard! There was a lot of material to inspire in different ways there. Well worth the visit.
  
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leecleland on May 31, 2014 at 10:30 said:

Great series of images, Mike. You English certainly know how to do parkland and stately home!

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- mikeosbornphoto on May 31, 2014 at 10:34 said:
  
  Thank you Lee, I’m glad you like them. Yes, we’re pretty good at it – even better when they’re just a cuckoo spit away from your city bolt hole.
  
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  - leecleland on May 31, 2014 at 10:39 said:
    
    Cuckoos – don’t get me started. But no golf course, of course because that’s a Scottish invention if I’m not mistaken.
    
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    - mikeosbornphoto on May 31, 2014 at 10:52 said:
      
      Oh dear, I sense a raw nerve has been touched! Ah, I’ll start blaming them. The Scots, not the cuckoos :)
      
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Mark Simms on May 31, 2014 at 10:01 said:

A lovely, well observed set of images Mike…from the big picture to the small details…the must have shots to the more unusual.

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- mikeosbornphoto on May 31, 2014 at 10:10 said:
  
  Hi Mark, many thanks, I really appreciate your comment. It was a very enjoyable session – a lot to take in.
  
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Andy Townend on May 31, 2014 at 09:34 said:

Some great images here, love the tunnel of trees.

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- mikeosbornphoto on May 31, 2014 at 09:40 said:
  
  Thank you very much, Andy. The National Trust know how to do it, and this is practically on my doorstep.
  
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Cos on May 31, 2014 at 08:36 said:

A beautiful park and very nicely photographed!

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- mikeosbornphoto on May 31, 2014 at 08:38 said:
  
  Thank you Koos. I can’t recommend it enough – just a few Tube stops from my place!
  
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