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Home > Heritage > Spend a traditional Christmas with Queen Victoria

Spend a traditional Christmas with Queen Victoria

By Caroline King - November 16, 2010Posted in : Heritage

Osborne House, Isle of Wight - English Heritage When: 20th & 21st November 2010

Where: Osborne House, Isle of Wight

£: Adults 12.90, concessions 11, children 6.50 and family ticket 32.30.  English Heritage members: Adults 2, concessions 1.7o, children 1 and family ticket 5.

What is it?

Experience the spirit of a traditional Victorian Christmas.  Delight in amazing side-shows, marvel at the travelling theatre, enjoy carols, shopping for gifts and meet Queen Victoria herself!

More info: English Heritage

Tagged With: English Heritage, Osborne House, South East, Victorian Christmas

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