Museum
Osborne House
East Cowes
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Free entry
Queen Victoria built her beloved villa on the Isle of Wight as a seaside retreat from the pressures of court duties, and it offers an intimate glimpse into her family life and personal taste.
Thomas Cubitt, who built the façade of Buckingham Palace, was charged with creating the holiday home in 1845. Working closely with Prince Albert, he produced something approximating to an Italian Renaissance palazzo, set in splendid formal gardens overlooking the Solent.
Visitor information
Address
Osborne House
English Heritage, Osborne House, Osborne House Estate, East Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO32 6JX
01983 200022
Opening times
The grounds are currently open. Please see the Osborne House website for more details.
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