Osborne House

Type: Historic House / Palace

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 for 2010 at
www.english-heritage.org.uk/events or call 0870 3331181
for more information

OPENING TIMES
1 Apr-30 Sep: daily 10am-6pm
House closes 5pm
1-31 Oct: daily 10am-4pm
24-26 Dec & 1 Jan Closed
May close early for events in Jul and Aug.
Guided tours
3 Nov-31 Mar: Wed-Sun 10am-4pm
1 Dec-2 Jan: Christmas Tours
Must be booked in advance, last tour 2.30pm.

Members, Child under 5, OVP FREE,
Adult £10.90, Concession £9.30,
Child (5-15yrs) £5.50, Family ticket
(Admits 2 adults and 3 children) £27.30

Group discounts available.
Prices may vary at special events.

Address: East Cowes, Isle of Wight,
Hants PO32 6JX. Tel: 01983 200022

1 mile south east of East Cowes

Opening Times

Winter 01/11/2011 - 31/03/2012

* 1 Dec – 2 Jan wed – sun 10:00 – 16:00
pre booked Christmas tours

24 – 26 Dec and 1 Jan closed.

May close early for events in Jul and Aug.

Grading

Quality Assurance Scheme explained

• Quality Assured Visitor Attraction VB Attraction

Tickets Information

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 Espalande 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).