Great British Summer at Osborne
English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.
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Osborne House
Osborne House Isle of Wight, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's former East Cowes home, with English Heritage rooms, gardens, Swiss Cottage and coastal grounds.
More in things to do near East Cowes and our Isle of Wight things to do guide.
Osborne House Isle of Wight is the East Cowes royal home most visitors recognise: Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's former family retreat, now cared for by English Heritage. It is a full heritage day rather than a quick look-around, with state rooms, private family spaces, terraces, gardens and coastal grounds giving different ages something to hold onto.
The useful thing for families is the variety. History-minded visitors can focus on Victoria and Albert, garden lovers can slow down outside, and children often connect more easily with Swiss Cottage and the sense that real family life happened here. It feels grand, but not abstract, because the estate still has sea air and island views around it.
Build a North Wight plan around Osborne with East Cowes, Cowes or Northwood House, and leave more time than you think for the grounds. Check English Heritage before travelling for tickets, opening times, beach or garden access, mobility arrangements and any seasonal closures.
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Saturday 18 July 2026
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Sunday 19 July 2026
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Great British Summer at Osborne
English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.
Monday 20 July 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Osborne
English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.
Tuesday 21 July 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Osborne
English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.
Wednesday 22 July 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Osborne
English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.
Thursday 23 July 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Osborne
English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.
Friday 24 July 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Osborne
English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.
Saturday 25 July 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Osborne
English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.
Sunday 26 July 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Osborne
English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.
Monday 27 July 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Osborne
English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.
Tuesday 28 July 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Osborne
English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.
Wednesday 29 July 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Osborne
English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.
Thursday 30 July 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Osborne
English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.
Friday 31 July 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Osborne
English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.
Saturday 1 August 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Osborne
English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.
Sunday 2 August 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Osborne
English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.
Monday 3 August 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Osborne
English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.
Tuesday 4 August 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Osborne
English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.
Wednesday 5 August 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Osborne
English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.
Thursday 6 August 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Osborne
English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.
Friday 7 August 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Osborne
English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.
Saturday 8 August 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Osborne
English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.
Sunday 9 August 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Osborne
English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.
Monday 10 August 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Osborne
English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.
Tuesday 11 August 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Osborne
English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.
Wednesday 12 August 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Osborne
English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.
Thursday 13 August 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Osborne
English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.
Friday 14 August 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Osborne
English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.
Saturday 15 August 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Osborne
English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.
Sunday 16 August 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Osborne
English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.
Monday 17 August 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Osborne
English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.
Tuesday 18 August 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Osborne
English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.
Wednesday 19 August 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Osborne
English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.
Thursday 20 August 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Osborne
English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.
Friday 21 August 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Osborne
English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.
Saturday 22 August 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Osborne
English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.
Sunday 23 August 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Osborne
English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.
Monday 24 August 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Osborne
English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.
Tuesday 25 August 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Osborne
English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.
Wednesday 26 August 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Osborne
English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.
Thursday 27 August 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Osborne
English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.
Friday 28 August 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Osborne
English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.
Saturday 29 August 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Osborne
English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.
Sunday 30 August 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Osborne
English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.
Monday 31 August 2026
1 event
Great British Summer at Osborne
English Heritage's Great British Summer runs at Osborne House in East Cowes daily from 18 July to 6 September, with fairground activities, circus skills, puppet antics and a children's stamp passport trail.