House & GardenIsle of WightEnglish Heritage4.6(10,356 on Google)
Spring & summer hours
Use the York Avenue visitor entrance; the directions page recommends PO32 6JT for sat-nav, although the property postal address is PO32 6JX.
Last admission is one hour before closing. In winter Swiss Cottage closes and only the house's ground floor opens; check the calendar for the visitor offer on your date.
Current calendar: 2026-09-09 to 2026-09-13: House and Grounds: Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 10:00 - 17:00
Seasonal calendar: 2026-10-26 to 2026-11-01: House and Grounds: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 10:00 - 16:00
Seasonal calendar: 2026-11-02 to 2026-11-08: House and Grounds: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri CLOSED; Sat, Sun 10:00 - 16:00 From 07/11/2026: Please note, during winter months the Swiss Cottage is closed while, in the house, only the ground floor is open. The grounds around Swiss Cottage (including the princes' and princess' individual garden plots) are open.
Check the official date calendar for holiday openings, seasonal price bands and event exceptions. Later dates may differ from this snapshot.
A lift serves Queen Victoria's first-floor apartments when available; the nursery is not wheelchair accessible. Mobility scooters are limited to the house's ground floor. Contact the site about mobility transport across the extensive grounds.
English Heritage membership covers standard admission. National Trust membership alone does not cover entry. Special events may be charged separately.
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Dogs at the location: Allowed with restrictions. Dogs on short leads are welcome in grounds and formal gardens and outdoor cafe seating. Only assistance dogs may enter the house, Swiss Cottage, indoor cafes and restaurant, play areas or the beach. Dogs must not be left unattended.
Dog walks in the grounds: Allowed with restrictions. Dogs may walk the estate grounds and formal gardens on short leads with normal admission or eligible membership. The beach, play areas and Swiss Cottage are excluded for pets.
Dog walks in the surrounding area: Not confirmed. Not confirmed: council sources identify East Cowes parks and woodland paths, but a specific route with a verified public entrance, current dog restrictions and separate parking arrangements was not established. Do not assume access through adjoining Osborne land.
Leads: Short leads are required at all times; dogs must not be left unattended.
Seasonal dog restrictions: Not confirmed: the pet exclusions on the facilities page are area-based, with no seasonal relaxation stated.
Assistance dogs: Assistance dogs may enter the house, Swiss Cottage, cafes, restaurant, play areas and beach.
Free entry with English Heritage membership
Adult: standard-day walk-up, without donation. EH members enter free; online advance booking saves up to 15%. Under-5s free. Walk-up range: £23.60 off-peak to £29.00 peak.
Child (5-17): standard-day walk-up, without donation. Walk-up range: £11.80 off-peak to £14.50 peak.
Concession: standard-day walk-up, without donation. Walk-up range: £21.80 off-peak to £26.30 peak.
Family (2 adults, up to 3 children): standard-day walk-up, without donation. Walk-up range: £59.00 off-peak to £72.70 peak.
Family (1 adult, up to 3 children): standard-day walk-up, without donation. Walk-up range: £35.40 off-peak to £43.60 peak.
No charge for anyone.
Free visitor parking near reception, with additional parking further from the house. Use the signed York Avenue entrance.
Enamel pin badges sold in the shop here, photographed by visitors.
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