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Opening Times:

April 2009 to March 2010Opening TimesOpening Days
1 Apr-30 Sep 10am-6pm (house closes 5pm) Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun.
1 Oct-1 Nov 10am-4pm Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun.
4 Nov-31 Mar 10am-4pm (Pre-booked guided tours only. Last tour is 2.30pm. May close early for special events on occasional days in July and August. Christmas tour season 18 Nov-3 Jan) Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun.
24-26 Dec and 1 Jan CLOSED

How much does it cost?

Adult:
£10.20
Children:
£5.10
Concession:
£8.70
English Heritage Members:
Other:
Family Ticket: £25.50
Details:
Grounds Only: Adult - £8.40, Concession - £7.20, Child -£4.20, Family - £21.00

How do I get there?

Address:
Isle of Wight - PO32 6JX
Road Access:
1 mile SE of East Cowes
Train Access:
Ryde Espalande 7 miles, Wootton (IoW Steam Railway) 3 miles
Bus Access:
Southern Vectis 4, Ryde - E Cowes; 5 Newport - E Cowes
Ferry Access:
East Cowes 11⁄2 mile (Red Funnel 0870 4448898); Fishbourne 4 miles; Ryde 7 miles (Wightlink 0870 5827744; Hovercraft: Ryde 01983 811000)
Map Location:
Telephone:
01983 200022, Local Tourist Information: Cowes and Newport 01983813818

What facilities are available?

Facilities Available:
Parking Suitable for people with disabilities Exhibition Education Guidebooks No dogs allowed Shop Picnic area Events Holiday Cottages Family Learning Available to hire for corporate and private events Gardens Admission free for Overseas Vistor Pass holders Restaurant Tea Room Male Toilets Female Toilets
Facilities Details:
Toilets: Adapted unisex WC in reception centre. Shop: Level access. Refreshments: Small lip to seating area. Garden with tables and chairs. Picnics welcome in grounds.
Access:
Parking: Access to house: Four wheelchairs available. Ground floor accessible to wheelchairs via ramp. NB Queen Victoria's private apartments are not accessible to wheelchair users.
Gardens: Accessible on 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.
Parking:
50m from reception centre, then a further 230m to house entrance. Disabled visitors may be set down at house entrance (not coaches).
Visually Impaired Visitors:
Flower garden and blossom.

What facilities are available for groups?

Group Discount:
We offer a 15% discount for groups of 11 or more paying visitors, if one person makes payment for the group. You also receive one free place for every additional 20 people in your group. Coach driver and tour leader and English Heritage members are free.
Coach Parking Facilities:
Free parking for approximately 20 coaches, 350 metres from the house entrance
Group Booking:
Please contact the house on +44 (0)1983 200022. To book the Glittering Chrismas Package, call +44 (0) 1983 298052.
Average Length of Visit:
3 hours
Guided Tours:

The Historic Gardens of Osborne Tour
At Home at Osborne Tour (available after 2pm only, out-of-hours tours can be arranged)
Spring Bedding at Osborne
Spring Blossoms at Osborne
Wild Flowers & Swiss Cottage Magic Tour
The Walled Garden in Bloom
Osborne Bedding at its Best Tour
Autumn at Osborne Tour

Winter Tours: During the winter months (1 Nov - 1 April), the house can by visited by guided tour only. Pre-booking is required. Wed-Sun, 10am-4pm (last tour 2.30pm). Standard admission price applies. From 8 Nov - 4 January the house is Christmas-themed - see below for information.

A Victorian Christmas Tours: 8 Nov - 4 Jan. Enjoy special festive tours and discover how Queen Victoria celebrated Christmas with her family. Pre-booking required. Cost as per site admission.

Glittering Christmas Packages: include a Christmas-themed guided tour, two course traditional lunch served in the stunning waiter-service Terrace Restaurant.  Available 12 Nov - 4 Jan. Pre-booking essential. Call for prices and to book.

See the Day Planner page for more information.

Further Info

If you are an education group leader please click here to find out how to book your free educational visit.
For details on inclusive admission and cross-Solent travel visit www.hovertravel.co.uk or www.redfunnel.co.uk or www.wightlink.co.uk
Disabled access (Access for wheelchair users to the first floor, by an existing lift. Whilst we endeavour to provide this service whenever the house is open, there will be occasions when wheelchair access to the first floor is not available).
New guide book available.
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