Osborne House

Website http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/ConProperty.205

Classification Historic Building

DescriptionThe interiors of Osborne House abound with opulence in both architectural design and decoration. Marble sculptures, commissioned by Victoria and Albert, line the classically designed Grand Corridor of the house and recall the royal couple's love of the arts. Portraits and frescos adorn the walls, serving as a reminder of the family's links to the crowned heads of Europe, and of the unrivalled supremacy of the British Empire. Family photographs on the desks of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert offer a further insight into the way they lived.

The grounds also contain a children's play area, a summerhouse, a museum, and a miniature fort and barracks, as well as the Swiss Cottage, originally built as an educational tool where the royal children could learn domestic skills. There is a beautiful wild flower meadow near the Swiss Cottage, and rare red squirrels can be seen throughout the gardens. There is a courtesy minibus, with wheelchair access, to Swiss Cottage.

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The Address, , Isle Of Wight, PO32 6JY

Phone01983 200022

DateAug 10, 2006

Contact NameEnglish Heritage

CategoryOff Shore > Isle of Wight
Off Shore > Isle of Wight > Attractions near Cowes

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