Osborne House is an Italianate house in East Cowes, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom, and a filming location for Victoria & Abdul (2017). Built in 1851, it was designed by Prince Albert with Thomas Cubitt, and is Grade I listed. It is owned by English Heritage.
Location: York Avenue, East Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO32 6JX, East Cowes, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
Verified facts
- Appeared in Victoria & Abdul (movie, 2017)
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-4930, SRC-4931, SRC-5256, SRC-5257 - Located in East Cowes, Isle of Wight
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-4932, SRC-4933 - Built in 1851
confidence 95/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-4932, SRC-4932, SRC-5258, SRC-5259, SRC-7520, SRC-5263 - Architectural style: Italianate
confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-4932, SRC-4932, SRC-5260, SRC-5261 - Designed by Prince Albert with Thomas Cubitt
confidence 90/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-4932, SRC-4932, SRC-5260, SRC-5262, SRC-5263, SRC-7520 - Owned by English Heritage
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-4932, SRC-4933, SRC-5263, SRC-5258 - Historic designation: Grade I listed building
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-4932, SRC-4934, SRC-5258, SRC-5264
Evidence & sources
- SRC-4930 — Wikipedia – Victoria & Abdul (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4931 — OnTheWight – Victoria and Abdul filming (Tier 3, press; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4932 — Wikipedia – Osborne House (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4933 — English Heritage – Osborne (Tier 1, official; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4934 — Historic England – NHLE list entry 1223802 (Tier 1, government; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5256 — English Heritage (Osborne) (Tier 1, official; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5257 — Skinners Farm (Tier 3, blog; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5258 — Kiddle Encyclopedia (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5259 — The Isle of Wight (Tier 3, directory; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5260 — The Victorian Web (Tier 2, reference_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5261 — Country Life (Tier 2, press; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5262 — Britain Express (Tier 3, travel_guide; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5263 — Britannica (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5264 — British Listed Buildings (Tier 2, database; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7520 — English Heritage: History of Osborne (Tier 1, official-heritage; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Plan Your Visit
Hours: 28 Mar-24 Oct 2026 daily 10am-5pm (last entry 4pm); 25 Oct-1 Nov daily 10am-4pm; 7 Nov-23 Dec ground floor & grounds Wed-Sun 10am-4pm.
Admission: Free for English Heritage members; 15% off non-member tickets when booked in advance. See EH site for current non-member prices.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Victoria & Abdul filmed?
Osborne House, in East Cowes, Isle of Wight, is a real-world filming location used for Victoria & Abdul.
Can you visit Osborne House?
Yes — Osborne House is open to the public. Hours: 28 Mar-24 Oct 2026 daily 10am-5pm (last entry 4pm); 25 Oct-1 Nov daily 10am-4pm; 7 Nov-23 Dec ground floor & grounds Wed-Sun 10am-4pm.. Admission: Free for English Heritage members; 15% off non-member tickets when booked in advance. See EH site for current non-member prices..
Who designed Osborne House?
Osborne House was designed by Prince Albert with Thomas Cubitt.
Where is Osborne House located?
Osborne House is located in East Cowes, Isle of Wight.