Osborne House (English Heritage)
Royal Apartments
East Cowes, Isle of Wight
Isle of Wight
PO32 6JX
England
Website
Telephone
01983 200022
Fax
01983 297 281
Osborne House, Queen Victoria’s family home, is one of the most popular tourist attractions on the Isle of Wight. After first visiting Osborne, England’s longest-reigning monarch wrote: 'It is impossible to imagine a prettier spot'.
Highlights include:
Victorian opulence and extravagant interiors
Stunning Indian décor of the Durbar Room
Private apartments including the Queen’s bedroom, nursery rooms and royal bathrooms
The Swiss Cottage - chalet built for the royal children
Extensive grounds with stunning views across the Solent
A Victorian walled Garden
Hothouses containing exotic plants
A delightful restaurant and café
Venue Type:
Historic house or home, Garden, parklands or rural site
Royal Apartments
East Cowes, Isle of Wight
Isle of Wight
PO32 6JX
England
Website
Telephone
01983 200022
Fax
01983 297 281
Collection details
Archaeology, Weapons and War, Natural Sciences, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, World Cultures, Fine Art, Personalities
Collections services
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- Specialist publications on collections available
Royal Apartments
East Cowes, Isle of Wight
Isle of Wight
PO32 6JX
England
Website
Telephone
01983 200022
Fax
01983 297 281
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