Osborn House
Overview
Osborne House is a former royal residence in East Cowes, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom. The house was built between 1845 and 1851 for Queen Victoria and Prince Albert as a summer home and rural retreat. Albert designed the house in the style of an Italian Renaissance palazzo.
Contact details
York Avenue East Cowes Isle of Wight South East PO32 6JX United Kingdom
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/osborne/plan-your-visit/access/
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Access guidance
- Benches and rest point are available all around the garden grounds. Chairs are available at intervals within the house.
- Manual wheelchairs are available to borrow on a first come, first serve basis. Mobility scooters are not permitted inside the house, but they can be used in the gardens. Queen Victoria's Private Apartments are accessible via a lift to the first floor. Whilst we endeavour to provide this service whenever the house is open, there may be occasions when wheelchair access to the first floor is not available. The Nursery is not accessible to wheelchairs. Mobility assistance vehicle from admissions centre to the Swiss Cottage and Queen Victoria's Beach (Apr-Sept only). Swiss Cottage and Museum is accessible to wheelchair users with the exception of the upstairs of Swiss Cottage. Gardens and Grounds: accessible using tarmac and impacted gravel paths. The Walled Garden and Swiss Cottage Garden are heavily gravelled and may be difficult for wheelchair users. The Rhododendron Walk is suitable for robust wheelchairs only. Queen Victoria's Beach paths, cafe, Queen Victoria's Bathing Machine and Alcove are all accessible, however there are two steps up to the beach boardwalk. The beach itself is not accessible to wheelchair or pushchair users.
- Set down directly outside admissions entrance with minibus to other parts of the property.
- Yes
- Assistance Dogs Welcome
- Large Print Material Please ask at admissions staff on arrival.