Osborne
A view from the roof of Osborne, looking down at the terraces
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Open daily, 10am-5pm (last entry at 4pm)

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Address
York Avenue, East Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO32 6JX
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English Heritage members can save 15% on car-ferry travel to the Isle of Wight with Red Funnel. Explore spectacular places including Osborne, Carisbrooke Castle and Yarmouth Castle.

If you're not already a member, you can join today and enjoy exclusive offers and discounts with our Members' Rewards – the savings you make could cover the cost of your annual membership!

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A self portrait of Emma Gaggiotti.

Painters and Patrons: Emma Gaggiotti and Prince Albert

Saturday 28 March - October 2026.

Join us at Osborne for Painters and Patrons: Emma Gaggiotti and Prince Albert, a new display at Osborne.

Born in Rome, Gaggiotti was an artist who worked internationally and completed six paintings for Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.

For the first time, this display brings together all of these paintings, including her self-portrait, which is on loan from the Royal Collection.

This display is included with your admission to Osborne. Members go free.

Find out more about Painters and Patrons

What's On

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Leave the car at home

If you come to the site by public transport (bus or train) or bicycle, you can get 20% off your entry.

Just show us your travel ticket (or bike/helmet) when you arrive. The offer is only available for tickets purchased at the site on the day of your visit.

The discount is in partnership with Good Journey. Click or tap the red button below to plan your journey with their trip planner.

Check out the full terms and conditions for the Good Journey discount. 

Plan your car-free travel to Osborne
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Stay at Osborne

Extend your stay at Osborne in one of our holiday cottages. As well as allowing you free out-of-hours access so you can experience the site at your own leisure, our cottages make the perfect base for exploring the Isle of Wight. Plus you get a free welcome hamper and discount in the shop and café. 

We have three cottages on site (No1 Sovereign's Gate, No2 Sovereign's Gate and Pavilion Cottage) as well as the Bowling Green Apartment at nearby Carisbrooke Castle. 

Discover our Isle of Wight holiday cottages

The sights and sounds of Osborne

Take a tour of Queen Victoria's gardens and seaside estate.

Osborne on the English Heritage Podcast

Listen to the role Osborne played in Victorian politics, on this special episode of the English Heritage podcast.

Osborne House Guidebook

Guidebook: Osborne

Price: £6.00

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