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Osborne - Victoria's Island Trail

Osborne House
EAST COWES
Isle of Wight
PO32 6JX

Tel: 01983 200022

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About

Designed by Prince Albert in an Italianate style, Osborne was the much-loved seaside home of Queen Victoria, her husband and their nine children. Osborne was a regal dwelling but also very much a private family home that reflected the royal family’s personal taste as well as more stately requirements.

Long holidays at Osborne gave the family much valued time together; swimming, breakfasting al fresco and gardening in the grounds as well as the chance to visit locations across the Isle of Wight.

This location forms part of the Victoria’s Island Trail. Discover more of Queen Victoria’s beloved Isle of Wight by visiting other locations on the trail. For more information go to www.visitisleofwight.co.uk/victoriasisland

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Facilities

Accessibility

Accessible Lift - To first floor
Disabled persons toilet
Guide Dogs Permitted
No dogs (Guide dogs accepted)
Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
Ramp/Level Access
Wheelchair user accessible

Catering

Cafe
Catering for groups
On-Site cafe/restaurant
Outdoor eating area
Picnic area
Picnic Site
Refreshments Available
Restaurant
Vegetarians catered for

Children & Infants

Baby changing
Children's Meals
Family Friendly, Children Welcome
Highchair(s) available
Outdoor children’s play area

Establishment Features

All weather attraction
Beach / Coast within walking distance - Queen Victoria's private beach
Beach/Coast 10 min walking distance
Conference facilities
Event Venue
Garden / Grounds for visitors use
Gift shop
Grazing Paddock for horses
Groups by arrangement
Groups welcome
Guided tours
Guided tours by arrangement
LGBT Friendly
Licensed for alcohol - In the Terrace Restaurant
Marquee Space Available
Meeting rooms
Open all year round
Open on bank holidays
Special Opening for Groups by Arrangement
Team / Corporate Activities

Group Travel

Out of Hours Visits

Parking & Transport

Coach parking
Free parking
Green Transport - On bus routes, bike stands available. Walk from East Cowes ferry is 20 minutes
Off-road parking
On Site Car Parking
On site parking
Parking (free)

Payment Methods

Approx length of visit - 3 - 4 hours
Groups Accepted
Maestro
Maestro Accepted
MasterCard
MasterCard accepted
Min group size - 11
Visa
Visa accepted

Provider Preferences

Indoor Attraction - Osborne House and Swiss Cottage
No Smoking Attraction
Outdoor Attraction - Garden, grounds and beach

Specialist Features

Baggage Storage
Cyclists welcome
Educational Groups
Family Fun
Marketed Towards Children
Marketed Towards Families
Marketed Towards Senior Citizens
Marketed towards student/youth

Tours and Demonstrations

Educational Visits Accepted
Guided Tours Available for Groups
Guided Tours Available for Individuals - Winter guided tours only

Travel & Trade

Group discounts available
Min group size numeric qualifier - 11

Map & Directions

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Road Directions

From Fishbourne ferry, B3339 (Fishbourne lane), A3054 to Newport, A3021 to East Cowes.

From Yarmouth ferry, A3054 to Newport, A3054 to Ryde, A3021 to East Cowes.

Public Transport Directions

Train; Ryde Esplanade 7 miles, Wootton (IOW Steam railway) 3miles.

Bus; Southern Vectis 4, Ryde E Cowes, 5 Newport – E Cowes.

Ferry; Ferry East Cowes 1 ½ miles (Wightlink 08713761000) (Hovertravel (023) 9281 1000 ) ( Red Funnel -0844 844 9988).

For further bus information please contact Southern Vectis at www.islandbuses.info/ or +44 01983 827000 (head office).

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Recent Reviews:

nessief
Worcester, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Friends getaway
Our third visit
Sunday, 29th June 2025
We had never been able to visit the beach before because of a lack of time or bad weather. So as three of us are mobility impaired, we caught the trolley to the beach. It was windy, but we enjoyed a... Read full review
Steven H
Nottingham, United Kingdom
English Heritage have some questions to answer
Tuesday, 1st July 2025
This is not a cheap place to visit and only half of it was open. The second floor was shut due to work being done, and Swiss Cottage second floor was shut due to water damage ? How does that happen... Read full review
hmburn
A wonderful site to visit or stay in an EH cottage
Tuesday, 1st July 2025
Lovely grounds and amazing house to view. The grounds are vey large, so bear this in mind when visiting especially on a hot day! You wont want to miss out on visiting swiss cottage and the beach... Read full review

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