Queen Victoria's private beach, located on the Isle of Wight in the southwest of Great Britain, was opened to the public for the first time. It has become one of the favorite places for the British seeking to see another attraction associated with the royal family.
Queen Victoria's private beach is located on the north coast of the Isle of Wight, next to the royal residence of Osborne House in East Coes. Many travel companies have included a visit to this place in their travel programs. So one of the easiest ways to visit the royal beach is to buy a tourist tour, asking in advance whether visiting the beach is included in the recreation program.
For those traveling on their own in the UK, it is recommended that you travel to Southampton or Portsmouth first. These are large cities on the coast of England. You can get into them from anywhere in Britain, both by public transport and by car. The ferry can then cross the strait and arrive at the Isle of Wight. If from the starting point of your journey there is an opportunity to immediately get to these cities, use it.
Minibuses run regularly from the ferry pier both to Osborne House and directly to the Royal Beach. It will run daily until September 30th. After this date, it can be visited on weekends until November 4th. Queen Victoria Beach will close for the winter on 5 November.
The beach area is equipped with changing cabins and numerous cafes. Games popular in the time of Queen Victoria are organized, a variety of events are held, and performances are held on historical themes. Many tourists come to the beach every day, but most of them are residents of the UK, who are anxious about everything related to the monarchy and the history of England.
One of the most interesting attractions of the beach is the bathing machine. It is a dressing room for the queen, descending directly into the sea with a special winch. Thus, Victoria could change without any risk of being noticed by her subjects naked.
