Osborne House Dates and Times

See where Queen Victoria relaxed with her family away from the public eye. Admire the opulent Royal Apartments and private family bedrooms within the mansion. See how the royal children entertained themselves in the long summer months and how the fleet of servants prepare food for the royal table.

With magnificent gardens rolling away from the house and down to the beach, you can take in the view from the terrace.

See the desks where Queen Victoria and Prince Albert worked, explore the magnificently decorated Durbar Room. The furniture and artefacts reveal intricate details about entertainment at Osborne - from state banquets to family meals. Don't miss the beautifully crafted Indian objects which were sent to celebrate the Queen's Jubilee.

On the lower terrace see the Andromeda fountain fire and take in restored Shell Alcove, decorated with thousands of individual shells.

See where the royal children 'played house' and tended their own gardens down at the Swiss Cottage. There's a rooms dressed as it was on 11th July 1861, when the children prepared afternoon tea for their parents, not long before Prince Albert's tragic death.

Between the period of the 9th November-16th March 2024, ( excluding 27th December-1st January and 15th February-23rd February ) access to the house will be by guided tours only. There is no possibility to pre book a tour so visitors will be allocated to the next available tour upon arrival at site. Please note that Ground Floor House and grounds are open only.

Opening Hours

Location: Osborne House, East Cowes, Isle of Wight PO32 6JX Opening Hours: House and Grounds 23 March to 30 June: 10am - 5pm 1 July to 31 August: 10am - 6pm 1 Sept to 27 Oct: 10am - 5pm 28 Oct to 3 Nov: 10am - 4pm 4 Nov to 8 Nov: Closed 24 Dec - 26 Dec: Closed Ground Floor House and Grounds: 9 Nov to 23 Dec, Wednesday-Sunday: 10am - 4pm 27 Dec to 1 January: 10am - 4pm 2 Jan to 14 Feb, Saturday-Sunday: 10am - 4pm 15 Feb to 23 Feb: 10am - 4pm 24 Feb to 30 March, Wednesday to Sunday: 10am - 4pm Last admission 1 hour before closing. Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance.

Highlights

Visit the holiday home of Queen Victoria .

See where the Children entertained themselves during the summer months .

Enjoy an intimate insight into Victoria's life.

Inclusions

Self Guided Tour