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Osborne House

VISITOR INFORMATION

Opening Times

Dates	Times	Days
09 Jan - 10 Feb 2012	10:00 - 16:00 Grounds only. A reduced entrance fee will be charged for access to the grounds only. See 'Please be aware' at the end of this page for details.	Closed Bank Holidays
11 Feb - 19 Feb 2012	10:00 - 16:00 Guided Tours only. Last tour 2.30pm. Booking essential please call 01983 200022 to book a guided tour.	Closed Bank Holidays
20 Feb - 29 Feb 2012	10:00 - 16:00 Grounds only. A reduced entrance fee will be charged for access to the grounds only. See 'Please be aware' at the end of this page for details.	Closed Bank Holidays
01 Mar - 31 Mar 2012	10:00 - 16:00 House and Gardens. Last entry 1 hour before closing.	Closed Bank Holidays
01 Apr 2012 - 31 Mar 2013	0:00 - 0:00 Opening times information for this period will be available closer to the time. Please check again.	Open Bank Holidays

Prices

Member (join today): Free
Adult: £11.50
Child: £6.90
Concession: £10.40
Family Ticket: £29.90

This property also accepts overseas visitor passes

Directions

Address

The Avenue, East Cowes, Isle of Wight - PO32 6JX

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Bus Access

Southern Vectis 4, Ryde - E Cowes; 5 Newport - E Cowes

Road Access

1 mile SE of East Cowes

Train Access

Ryde Esplanade 7 miles, Wootton (IoW Steam Railway) 3 miles

Ferry Access

East Cowes 11⁄2 mile (Red Funnel 0844 844 9988); Fishbourne 4 miles; Ryde 7 miles (Wightlink 0871 376 1000; Hovercraft: Ryde 01983 811000)

Bicycle Access

Find this site on the National Cycle Network

Accommodation

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Facilities Details

Toilets: adapted unisex WC near reception centre and to rear of Terrace Restaurant.

Garden with tables and chairs - picnics welcome in grounds.

New guidebook available.

Food & Drink

Terrace Restaurant for waiter service all year or a light lunch in the Café.

Self service at the reception/ticket office all year and at the Swiss Cottage Refreshment Stop, April to October only.

For information on catering call 01983 298052.

Shop

Large shop with access for disabled.

Parking

50m from reception centre, then a further 230m to house entrance. Disabled visitors may be set down at house entrance (not coaches) by obtaining prior permission on 01983 200022.

Access

Parking: access to house: Four wheelchairs available. Ground floor accessible to wheelchairs via ramp.

Queen Victoria's Private Apartments are accessible via a lift to the first floor. Whilst we endeavour to provide this service whenever the house is open, there may be occasions when wheelchair access to the first floor is not available. The Nursery is not accessible to wheelchairs.

Gardens: accessible using tarmac and impacted gravel paths. The Walled Garden is heavily gravelled and may be difficult for wheelchairs.

Facilities available to take wheelchair users to Swiss Cottage. Seats provided. The Swiss Cottage Museum is accessible to wheelchair users but the Swiss Cottage itself is not.

Visually Impaired Visitors

Request a free access guide. This offers an honest assessment of which buildings and landscapes in our care have suitable access. For more information please call: 0870 333 1181

Hearing Impaired Visitors

Assistance dogs are welcome. Hearing loops are located at the admission desk and retail sales counter. Complimentary orientation site plan is available.

Please be aware...

For details on inclusive admission and cross-Solent travel visit www.hovertravel.co.uk or www.redfunnel.co.uk or www.wightlink.co.uk.

Some limited access for free education visits for Christmas themed guided tours from 23 November - 8 January, Wednesdays to Sundays. If you are an education group leader find out how to book your free educational visit.

During the following weekends the House is closed to visitors, however the Gardens will be open with a reduced price Adults £5, Concessions £4.50, Child £3, Family £13, EH members free

5 Nov - 6 Nov: Sat & Sun 10:00-16:00 Grounds only
12 Nov - 13 Nov: Sat & Sun 10:00-16:00 Grounds only
14 Jan - 15 Jan: Sat & Sun 10:00-16:00 Grounds only
21 Jan - 22 Jan: Sat & Sun 10:00-16:00 Grounds only
28 Jan - 29 Jan: Sat & Sun 10:00-16:00 Grounds only
4 Feb - 5 Feb: Sat & Sun 10:00-16:00 Grounds only
25 Feb - 26 Feb: Sat & Sun 10:00-16:00 Grounds only