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Osborne - Victoria's Island Trail
Historic House / Palace
Osborne House
EAST COWES
Isle of Wight
PO32 6JX
EAST COWES
Isle of Wight
PO32 6JX
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.
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
- 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
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
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).
TripAdvisor
Certificate of Excellence 2018
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:
- Excellent2783
- Very Good1084
- Average279
- Poor86
- Terrible41
Recent Reviews:
- PaulDH2011Southampton, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesI can see why Queen Victoria never wanted to leave this place.
Tuesday, 14th August 2018English Heritage maintained property and grounds. carefully and thoughtfully preserved and yet very open for visitors. So much to see in the house and grounds, its worth at least a half day if not... Read full review - M-sax25Lincoln, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilySteeped in history
Tuesday, 14th August 2018We visited here as a family of four (children aged 11 & 15). The weather was miserable, windy and rainy but that didn't detract from what an amazing house this is. The grounds are lovely, the walk... Read full review - Mary CDaventry, United KingdomTrip Type:Familywonderful.Tuesday, 14th August 2018Very good place to visit there is so much to do. The house is wonderful so much to see inside and great views over the Solent.They is a private beach which has punch and judy on in the summer, then... Read full review
Opening Times
| Summer 2018 (1 Apr 2018 - 30 Sept 2018) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 2018 (1 Oct 2018 - 31 Oct 2018) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 2018 (1 Nov 2018 - 14 Nov 2018) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | Closed | |
| Tuesday | Closed | |
| Wednesday | Closed | |
| Thursday | Closed | |
| Friday | Closed | |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Nov/Dec 2018 (15 Nov 2018 - 23 Dec 2018) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 2018 - 26 Dec 2018) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| February Half Term (20 Feb 2019 - 24 Feb 2019) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Spring 2019 (1 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2019) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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* |
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