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Osborne

Historic House / Palace

Osborne House
EAST COWES
Isle of Wight
PO32 6JX

Tel: 01983 200022

Fax: 01983 281380/297281

Guide Prices

Ticket Type	Ticket Tariff
Adult Ticket	£15.00 per ticket
Child Ticket (5-15 Yrs)	£9.00 per ticket
Concession Ticket	£13.50 per ticket
Family Ticket (2 Adults & 3 Children)	£39.00 per ticket
Members	Free

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

About

WIGHT IN BLOOM 2015 AWARD - JOINT 2ND PLACE (BEST TOURIST ATTRACTION GARDEN - LARGE)

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 - stunning views across the Solent

• A Victorian Walled Garden

• Hothouses containing exotic plants

• A delightful restaurant and café

Don't forget to check out our extensive events at www.english-heritage.org.uk/events or call 0870 3331181 for more information.

Prices may vary at special events.

Address: York Avenue, East Cowes, Isle of Wight, Hants PO32 6JX.

Tel: 01983 200022

1 mile south east of East Cowes.

EDUCATIONAL GROUPS

As Osborne offers a real insight into the private lives of Queen Victoria and her family it enables educational groups to cover many aspects of the curriculum in a fun and engaging way. There are various options available for visits. For more information please visit www.english-heritage.org.uk/education or call 0370 333 0606 or email bookeducation@english-heritage.org.uk

DRIVE LESS SEE MORE EXPERIENCES

If you are on your bike take the way marked Taste Round the Island Cycle Route from Wootton or East Cowes and diverts off at Beatrice Avenue to Osborne house the home of Queen Victoria. A day ride to this English Heritage site.

* Taste Round the Island Cycle Route page and map: http://www.visitisleofwight.co.uk/bicycle-island/taste-round-the-island-route

* Bus Route - 4 or 5. More info - http://www.islandbuses.info/

Facilities

Provider Preferences

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

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

Children & Infants

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

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)

Catering

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

Payment Methods

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

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
Gay/Lesbian Friendly
Gift shop
Grazing Paddock for horses
Groups by arrangement
Groups welcome
Guided tours
Guided tours by arrangement
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

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

Group Travel

Out of Hours Visits

Map & Directions

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 0871 200 2233 (bus times) / +44 01983 827000 (head office).

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Recent Reviews:

Lesley A
London, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Couples
Lovely grounds
Sunday, 23rd July 2017
Came here on an overcast day - lots of others had the same idea. Very crowded inside. Slightly intense staff. Gardens are beautiful and walk over to see the Swiss Cottage and then down to the beach... Read full review
Karen P
Stamford, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Couples
Most interesting day
Sunday, 23rd July 2017
House was marvellous, guides extremely knowledgeable. Lots of rooms to walk through (and stairs to climb!) overall the house was very interesting and would return in the future. The gardens and the... Read full review
Mike J
Telford, United Kingdom
Magnificent Property.
Sunday, 23rd July 2017
We went to this beautiful house on 18th July 2017. It really is a fantastic place to visit and must be the jewel in English Heritage's crown. Everywhere looks as though it was painted yesterday. If... Read full review

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Opening Times

Dec' 17 - Jan '18 (27 Dec 2016 - 1 Jan 2018)
Day	Times
Wednesday	10:00	16:00
Thursday	10:00	16:00
Friday	10:00	16:00
Saturday	10:00	16:00
Sunday	10:00	16:00
Bank Holiday	Closed

Summer 2017 (1 Apr 2017 - 30 Sept 2017)
Day	Times
Monday	10:00	18:00
Tuesday	10:00	18:00
Wednesday	10:00	18:00
Thursday	10:00	18:00
Friday	10:00	18:00
Saturday	10:00	18:00
Sunday	10:00	18:00

October 2017 (1 Oct 2017 - 31 Oct 2017)
Day	Times
Monday	10:00	17:00
Tuesday	10:00	17:00
Wednesday	10:00	17:00
Thursday	10:00	17:00
Friday	10:00	17:00
Saturday	10:00	17:00
Sunday	10:00	17:00

November 2017 (1 Nov 2017 - 14 Nov 2017)
Day	Times
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	Closed
Thursday	Closed
Friday	Closed
Saturday	10:00	16:00
Sunday	10:00	16:00

Nov/Dec 2017 (15 Nov 2017 - 23 Dec 2017)
Day	Times
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	10:00	16:00
Thursday	10:00	16:00
Friday	Closed
Saturday	10:00	16:00
Sunday	10:00	16:00

Dec '17 (24 Dec 2017 - 26 Dec 2017)
Day	Times
Sunday	Closed*
Monday	Closed*
Tuesday	Closed*

February Half Term (20 Feb 2018 - 24 Feb 2018)
Day	Times

Spring 2018 (1 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2018)
Day	Times
Monday	Closed*
Tuesday	Closed*
Wednesday	10:00	16:00*
Thursday	10:00	16:00*
Friday	10:00	16:00*
Saturday	10:00	16:00*
Sunday	10:00	16:00*

Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to change

Friday, 15th December 2017 - Saturday, 23rd December 2017

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