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Tour Osborne House, the holiday home of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.
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Head over to Osborne House, and see where British royalty escaped the stresses of court life.
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Set foot inside Queen Victoria's private apartments and admire the grandeur of the State Rooms.
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Relax in the open air and stroll through rolling acres of the magnificent Osborne estate.
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Visit Victoria and Albert’s bathing beach and their children’s cottage to get a glimpse of royal family life.
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Marvel at the ornate architecture, furnishings, and fine art collection that reflect Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's tastes and styles.
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- Admission ticket with access to the house and the gardens
- Transfers
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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In 1845, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert bought the Osborne estate to escape court life in London and Windsor. Prince Albert was closely involved in the Italianate design of the house, which eventually became known as 'the Osborne style,' and was imitated throughout the British empire. The royal family spent time at this seaside home each year, celebrating special occasions such as birthdays. Queen Victoria used Osborne for over 50 years, even finding solace here after her husband's death in 1861. Visiting queens, kings, and ministers were also entertained here.
During your visit, you can learn about the story of the royal marriage, the family, and the empire while exploring the lavish rooms. See Osborne's most private rooms, including the children’s nursery and the bedroom where Queen Victoria died in 1901. Prince Albert took a keen interest in designing the gardens and wider estate, and you can see much of his ideas reflected in the designs even today. Spot all the elements of an Italian house: the palazzo style, the silhouette with a pair of towers, and terraces connected by flights of stairs. A key highlight of Osborne is the terraces, known for their outstanding views.
Important Information
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Please note: The top two floors of the house and Swiss Cottage will be closed over the winter period (7 Nov - 1 Apr 2023) for important conservation work. The ground floor of the house and the grounds will be open as usual.
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Note: From 11 Nov to 17 Mar 2024, access to the house will be via guided tours only. Tours take approx. 45 mins and run every 20 mins from 10am to 3pm. On arrival, you'll be allocated the next available tour.
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The average recommended length of visit is 2+ hours.
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Accessibility Mini Bus Service: There is a limited minibus service between the house and Queen Victoria’s Beach at the venue. As the service runs at reduced capacity, visitors who can explore the site without this service, are requested to do so.
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Note: On closed dates, this site may still be open, please check English Heritage directly for more information.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Please arrive at the redemption point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.
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Students must show valid Student ID.
Ticket redemption point
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Show your ticket at Osborne House..
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Address: East Cowes PO32 6JT, United Kingdom..
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