Osborne House, Isle of Wight

Queen Victoria's Palace by the Sea on the beautiful Isle of Wight

Delight in the splendour of Queen Victoria's palace by the sea. The rich opulence of the state rooms mixes with the intimacy of the family apartments, where England's formerly longest reigning monarch lived with her large family and beloved Prince Albert. Take a glimpse into the Royal family's private lives. Wonder at the exquisite décor and furnishings. Imagine life for the servants below stairs in the Table Deckers Room. Visit the famous "Swiss Cottage" - the Royal children's play chalet. Stroll the delightful gardens with hot-houses full of exotic plants. Enjoy stunning views across the Solent from the Queens private beach. Take a carriage tour around the ground (not included).

There is a restaurant, cafe, snack bar and ice cream parlour available for your food and drink requirements - or you can bring a picnic to enjoy in the grounds.

Our journey to The Isle of Wight includes an hours cruise along Southampton Water and across The Solent with Red Funnel Ferries - a chance to relax, enjoy the waterside scenery and views of other shipping from the bar or take a break in the on-board cafe/restaurant.

Sunday 27th April

(NB: All times now 30 mins earlier than originally scheduled due to change in ferry timetable)
Revised times shown here:
Depart from Chickerell 07:00 - Portland 0730 - Weymouth 08:00 - Dorchester 0830
Arrive Southampton 10:00 - Red Funnel Ferry sails at 1030 - Arrives Cowes IOW at 11:30 noon.
Short drive to Osborne House, stay from 12:00 to 16:30.
Return drive via Whippingham Church (Associated with Queen Victoria) - short photo stop.
Cowes ferry terminal by 17:15 - Join 18:00 Red Funnel Ferry to Southampton - arrive 19:00.
Return to Dorchester by 20:30 - Weymouth 21:00 - Portland 21:20 - Chickerell 2145.

Price Includes Coach, Ferry & Osborne House Entry

£70 Adult

£68 Senior

£60 Child

We also offer a "Coach Fare Only" at £53.00

This includes coach travel and ferry fares but NOT entry to Osborne House.

English Heritage members qualitfy for free admission when they show their membership card on arrival.

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
Bere Regis Drax	Bere Regis, Drax Arms, West Street
Britannia Inn	Britannia Inn, Fortuneswell, Portland
Charlestown	The Alexandra Inn, Chickerell Road, Charlestown
Chickerell	Bluebird Garage, Chickerell Road
Dorchester South Station	Dorchester South Station bus stop
Dorchester TOT	Top O'Town Car Park (by cafe), Dorchester
Easton	Easton Square, Portland
Foords Corner	Foords Corner bus stop, Wyke Regis
Jestys Avenue	Bus stop end of Jestys Avenue on Littlemoor Road
Littlemead	Broadwey, Littlemead bus stop (Swan Inn)
Lodmoor Hill	Lodmoor Hill Bus Stop (near Post Office)
Lyndale bus stop	Wyke Regis, Lyndale Bus Stop
Nottington	Broadwey, Nottington Corner bus stop
Radipole	Spa Hotel bus stop, Radipole
Redlands	Redlands, Opposite Garage
Sgt Bunn	St Bunn Bakery, Lanehouse Rocks Road
St Edmunds Church	St Edmunds Church, Lanehouse Rocks Road
St Johns Church	Weymouth, St Johns Church, outside Dentist
St Nicholas Church	St Nicholas Church, Buxton Road, Weymouth
Victoria Square	Victoria Square bus stop, Portland
Westwey Road	Westwey Rd, Magistrates Court, Weymouth
Weymouth Bluebird	Weymouth, Outside Bluebird Office, K1 bus stop
Wyke Smuggler	Smugglers Inn, Wyke Regis