Princess Beatrice Garden at Carisbrooke Castle

Visit the gardens

Princess Beatrice Gardens

Visit the gardens

Visiting the garden

Designed by Chris Beardshaw, this pretty Edwardian-style garden was once the private retreat of Queen Victoria's daughter. Visitors will delight in its charming period planting, water features and orchard.

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Who was Beatrice?

Princess Beatrice was the youngest of Queen Victoria's nine children. She was destined to be her mother's lifelong companion, and was only allowed to marry on the condition that she and her husband continued to live with the Queen.

Princess Beatrice's life

The History of Carisbrooke Castle

Founded by the Saxons; fought against the French; incarcerated King Charles 1 - Carisbrooke's dramatic fortress will appeal to everyone.

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