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Osborne House

A garden fit for a Queen: Explore the family home of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert on the Isle of Wight and discover their love of the gardens here. Wander amongst the ornate terraces and the spectacular bedding displays, the productive Victorian walled garden, all set within the historic wider parkland featuring trees planted by Prince Albert, and even a private beach.

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Osborne House

About Osborne House

English Heritage in partnership with the National Garden Scheme is delighted to be offering you the chance to experience the beautiful gardens of Osborne in the early evening when the site is closed to the public.

At this exclusive event, you will meet the Head Gardener and members of their team for a tour of the gardens. Get an insight into how the team develop and enhance these wonderful spaces, carefully managed to ensure how they are presented today reflects their rich history. You will have the opportunity to ask questions of the team as you experience the gardens at this very special event.

For more information and to book tickets please visit the English Heritage website after the 1st March 2024 when tickets will be available to purchase: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/osborne/events
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Website:

https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/osborne/events

Osborne House features

  • Historical Garden
  • Newly Opened This Year
  • Plants for sale
  • Refreshments

Location details

Osborne House,
East Cowes,
Isle of Wight,
PO32 6JY

Directions to Osborne House
1m SE of East Cowes. For SatNav use postcode PO32 6JT.

Osborne House openings

Pre-booking essential, please contact the garden owner to book.

Admission Adult: £15.00
Child: Free
Opening times 17:30-20:00

Accessibility

  • No information available at this time, please get in touch with the owners for details.
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FAQs

Payment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Osborne House at this time.

Sorry, no dogs are allowed in the garden at this time.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at  Osborne House, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Sorry, Osborne House does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Osborne House is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.