Osborne, English Heritage Trust

Osborne 2-for-1 entry

Get one free entry with one full-paying adult, with your Gardeners’ World Magazine 2-for-1 entry card. Valid at 416 gardens.

Few members of the royal family have been as enthusiastic about their garden as Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. Inspired by the gardens of Europe, they created a haven where they could escape public scrutiny, take walks, plant trees, and grow fruit, vegetables and cut flowers. Take a walk in their footsteps to see glorious views from the terrace and explore the walled garden, the many historic trees, and the gardens of the Swiss Cottage that belonged to the royal children.

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Visit Osborne on the Isle of Wight for an insight into the life of one of Britain’s most enigmatic monarchs: Queen Victoria. In 2017, the location featured in Victoria & Abdul, a film depicting the unlikely friendship between the queen and royal favourite Abdul Karim. There are plenty of glimpses into Victoria’s personality here, and one can’t help but be amused by some of the eccentric touches, including her private beach and bathing machine, as well as the royal childrens’ Swiss Cottage, with interiors built at three-quarters scale for their own convenience.

Check before you travel

Before setting off, always check the garden’s website or call direct for up-to-date opening times and other ticket price options, and any one-off restrictions which may apply.

Always take your 2-for-1 Gardens card with you. If you’ve pre-booked your tickets under the 2-for-1 Gardens offer, show your card on the day to validate the booking.

Please don’t make multiple pre-bookings or share your 2-for-1 Gardens card – card misuse will invalidate your discount claim at the garden.

Using your 2-for-1 card at Osborne

  • One free entry with one full-paying adult
  • 2-for-1 Saving: up to ÂŁ26. Booking recommended. Use code GARDENERS23 or GARDENERS1425 for single. Offer not valid on event days or bank hols
  • Single visitor discount

Opening details:

Open all year

Entry prices:

OFFER: Palace & garden: up to ÂŁ26 (price varies), single reduced to ÂŁ19.50 (or 25% off)

Facilities:

Parking spaces
Public transport
Access for disabled (full)
Toilets
Shop
Plants / produce for sale
Light refreshment
Hot food
Picnic area
Dogs allowed on leads

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East Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO32 6JX – Directions