Osborne House (English Heritage)

Royal Apartments
East Cowes, Isle of Wight
Isle of Wight
PO32 6JX
England

Website

www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/osborne-house/

Telephone

01983 200022

Fax

01983 297 281

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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

 Opening hours

1 Apr-30 Sep 10am-6pm daily (house closes 5pm) / 1 Oct-1 Nov 10am-4pm daily / 4 Nov-31 Mar: 10am-4pm Wed-Sun (Booked guided tours. Last tour 2.30pm.Christmas tour season 18 Nov - 3 Jan. May close early for special events on occasional days in July and August)

 Admission charges

House & Grounds 11.50/10.40/6.90/29.90, Grounds only (Winter weekend only) £5/£4.50/£3/£13

Discounts

  • English Heritage

Collection details

Archaeology, Weapons and War, Natural Sciences, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, World Cultures, Fine Art, Personalities

Events details are listed below. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all. For events that don't have a specific date see the 'Resources' tab above.

A Grand Victorian Day Out

25 — 27 May 2013

Join us for a right royal day at Queen Victoria's favourite home by the sea. Spectacular equestrian displays, the magnificent parade of the Redcoats, and royal walkabouts bring alive the days of the Empire

Suitable for

  • Any age

Admission

£13.40

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/a-grand-victorian-day-out-o-25-may

Mid Summer Night in the Garden

21 June 2013

A chance to enjoy a summer evening picnic and stroll down to the beach on mid summer night's eve.

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

6:30-9pm

Admission

£5.00

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/mid-summer-night-in-the-garden-o-21-jun

Punch and Judy

6 — 7 July 2013

Traditional Victorian fun for kids (and mums and dads!) on Queen Victoria's private beach. Kids will also love a game of quoits and skittles.

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

10am-5pm

Admission

£13.40

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/punch-and-judy-o-1-aug

Punch and Judy

13 — 14 July 2013

Traditional Victorian fun for kids (and mums and dads!) on Queen Victoria's private beach. Kids will also love a game of quoits and skittles.

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

10am-5pm

Admission

£13.40

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/punch-and-judy-o-1-aug

Punch and Judy

20 — 21 July 2013

Traditional Victorian fun for kids (and mums and dads!) on Queen Victoria's private beach. Kids will also love a game of quoits and skittles.

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

10am-5pm

Admission

£13.40

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/punch-and-judy-o-1-aug

Punch and Judy

27 — 28 July 2013

Traditional Victorian fun for kids (and mums and dads!) on Queen Victoria's private beach. Kids will also love a game of quoits and skittles.

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

10am-5pm

Admission

£13.40

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/punch-and-judy-o-1-aug

Punch and Judy

1 — 31 August 2013

Traditional Victorian fun for kids (and mums and dads!) on Queen Victoria's private beach. Kids will also love a game of quoits and skittles.

Suitable for

  • Any age

Admission

£13.40

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/punch-and-judy-o-1-aug

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