Welcome Friends of Osborne
Welcome to our website. The Friends of Osborne undertake an annual programme of fundraising events which are open to both members and their guests. We aim to encourage interest in Osborne House, its history, buildings, contents, grounds and gardens.
The money raised by the Friends of Osborne is used to support English Heritage's commitment to maintain Osborne House for the Nation. In 2015 the Friends became a registered charity. Since 1987 the Friends and its predecessor organisation have helped English Heritage with many renovation projects to the House and grounds as well as for educational projects.
Our more recent contributions have been towards the renovation of the Victorian fencing on the estate, the weather vane on top of the clock tower and the Andromeda Fountain on the lower terrace. The fountain fell into disrepair many years ago and the Terrace was closed to the public. With the assistance of a donation from the Friends the fountain has been beautifully restored to full working order and members were invited to a private viewing in July 2017. The Terrace and the Andromeda Fountain, which forms its centrepiece, is once again open to the public.
We are very proud and honoured that, following the filming of "Victoria and Abdul" at Osborne House in Autumn 2016, Dame Judi Dench agreed to be the first Patron of the Friends of Osborne.
New members are welcomed at any time and details of the benefits of being a member and how to join can be found on this website.
Newsletter - May 2026
Dear members,
At the moment the weather seems more like April with the unpredictable showers and cooler winds.
On April 22nd Toby gave his Spring Colour Walk. As always, members really enjoyed being shown the gardens by Toby and enjoying the beautiful displays. Click here to see pictures. Friends of Osborne | Spring Colour Walk with Toby 2026
Our visit to Dimbola Lodge on May 6th was a great success. Although only 10 of us attended, we thoroughly enjoyed hearing about Julia Margaret Cameron’s life, exploring the exhibition and having a chat in the...