Osborne House, Former royal residence in East Cowes, Isle of Wight, England.
The building features two prominent towers and incorporates architectural elements inspired by Italian Renaissance palazzos with extensive decorated interior spaces.
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert purchased the estate from Lady Isabella Blachford in 1845, transforming it into their summer residence until Victoria's death in 1901.
The residence was designed to include educational spaces for royal children, with gardens and a Swiss Cottage where they learned practical skills and gardening.
The property operates as a museum from April through September, with visitors accessing state rooms, private apartments, and the extensive grounds of the estate.
The estate contains a private beach with Queen Victoria's original bathing machine, where she maintained privacy during her regular sea swimming sessions.
Location: East Cowes
Inception: 1845
Architects: Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
Official opening: 1851
Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture, Italian Renaissance architecture, Italianate architecture
Website: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/osborne/
Operator: English Heritage
Address: York Avenue, East Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO32 6JT PO32 6JX
Opening Hours: April 01-September 30 10:00-18:00
Website: https://english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/osborne
GPS coordinates: 50.75053,-1.27005
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:05
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