Osborne
in Isle of Wight of England, United Kingdom

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
50.751 and -1.275 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 50° 45' 2" and W -1° 16' 30"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 12:41 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:48 am and 8:17 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-43.750 and 173.083 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Le Bons Bay
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-04-24 08:14:40

Explore Osborne

Osborne in Isle of Wight (England) is located in United Kingdom about 72 mi (or 116 km) south-west of London, the country's capital.

Local time in Osborne is now 12:41 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 11 airports in the wider vicinity of Osborne, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Bembridge Airport in a distance of 9 mi (or 14 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Dorset and East Devon Coast in a distance of 12 mi (or 19 km), East. Also, if you like golfing, there are multiple options in driving distance. We found 3 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Cowes, Northwood, Gurnard, Newport and Newchurch. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 9°C / 47 °F

Morning Temperature 7°C / 44 °F
Evening Temperature 9°C / 49 °F
Night Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 75%
Air Pressure 1017 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 97% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Thursday, 25th of April 2024

10°C (50 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, broken clouds.

Friday, 26th of April 2024

9°C (49 °F)
9°C (49 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

11°C (51 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The Stag

Address
2,3 mi
2 Cowes Road
PO30 5TW Newport
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Caledon

Address
1,2 mi
59 Mill Hill Road
PO31 7EG Cowes
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


24 Ward Avenue

Address
1,6 mi
24 Ward Avenue
PO31 8AY Cowes
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


BEST WESTERN NEW HOLMWOOD-ISLE OF WIGHT

Address
2,0 mi
QUEENS ROAD EGYPT POINT
PO31 8BW Cowes
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


LAKESIDE PARK HTL AND SPA - RYDE

Address
2,7 mi
HIGH STREET WOOTTON BRIDGE
PO33 4LJ Isle of Wight
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


TRAVELODGE NEWPORT ISLE OF WIGHT

Address
3,7 mi
LUGLEY STREET
PO30 5ET NEWPORT
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Isle Of Wight (Newport)

Address
3,1 mi
SEACLOSE FAIRLEE ROAD
PO30 2DN NEWPORT
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Day 7 of Cowes Week 2009

Published: August 08, 2009
Length: 53:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: TheKnowledgeZone

Day seven of Cowes Week saw the Cowes TV cameras catching up with the SB3s, Sunbeams, Redwings, Sonatas, and the Squibs.


Cowes Week Hospitality Pavilion Build

Published: August 03, 2013
Length: 45:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Pridewatch Events

A time-lapse video of our build for the main sponsor of Cowes Week 2013.


Day 6 of Cowes Week 2009

Published: August 07, 2009
Length: 05:52 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: TheKnowledgeZone

Cowes TV's day six video report includes a pile up at a downwind mark, plus reports the Quarter Tonners, Sigma 33s, Contessa 32s, J80s, Darings, Etchells, and 1720s.


Solent Trip - July 2012

Published: July 28, 2012
Length: 17:17 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Martin Lines

Sportsboat trip down the Solent.


Chemtrails 16th March - Cowes Isle of Wight UK

Published: March 16, 2010
Length: 38:58 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: wighttrails

Taken over the Isle of Wight. Please see http://www.wighttrails.wordpress.com for photos and satellite map.


Day five of Cowes Week 2009. Part One

Published: August 06, 2009
Length: 54:32 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: TheKnowledgeZone

Light winds changed the tempo on day five of Cowes Week, which was also the occasion for The Artemis Challenge when nine Open 60s raced for £10000 to be given to charity. We had a camera...


Gill International, Official Technical Clothing supplier for Cowes Week 2011

Published: September 07, 2011
Length: 04:30 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: cowesofficial

Bryan Stewart, International Sales and Marketing Manager for Douglas Gill International, talks about the company's involvement as official technical clothing supplier at Aberdeen Asset Management...


KAHU Salvage 2013 Part 1

Published: November 18, 2013
Length: 24:41 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: rsdivers

RS Divers, MMC Diving Services, Seaflex and Cowes Harbour Commission salvage a 23.5 metre Power Boat that sunk after a fire started on board. 1st of 2 angles.


STORMBIRD of LORNE

Published: July 05, 2010
Length: 25:14 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: transworldyachts

One of the last Hallberg-Rassy 49s built - launched in 1994 - now lying Cowes Isle of Wight for sale through Transworld Yachts - enq@transworld-yachts.co.uk call +44 (0)23 8045 7704.


Isle of Wight Snapshot - Round The Island Race 2014

Published: June 22, 2014
Length: 08:40 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: HaveviD

A compilation of shots of some of the yachts in this year's Round the Island Yacht Race as they pass the east side of the Isle of Wight and approach the finish off Cowes.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Whippingham

Whippingham is a village and civil parish on the Isle of Wight. It is located two kilometres south of East Cowes in the north of the Island. Whippingham is best known for its connections with Queen Victoria, especially its church, redesigned by Prince Albert. The church has a tower reminiscent of a castle on the Rhine, with five soaring pinnacles. Inside, there are brilliant rose windows and a large octagonal lantern in the centre.

Located at 50.7333, -1.26667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages on the Isle of Wight

Norris Castle

Norris Castle is located on the Isle of Wight and can be seen from the Solent standing on the northeast point of East Cowes. The castle was designed by James Wyatt for Lord Henry Seymour. It has a galleted facade with crenellations, but all of this is for show as the castle has no defensive fortifications. The building's original function was entertaining. Despite its size, it has only four bedrooms.

Located at 50.7631, -1.27056 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Country houses on the Isle of Wight, Grade I listed buildings on the Isle of Wight, Mock castles in England

Cowes Floating Bridge

The Cowes Floating Bridge is a vehicular chain ferry which crosses the River Medina on the Isle of Wight, off the south coast of England. The ferry crosses the tidal river from East Cowes to Cowes. The first floating bridge between East Cowes and Cowes was established in 1859 and is one of the few remaining that has not been replaced by a physical bridge. The service is owned and operated by the Isle of Wight Council, who have run it since 1901.

Located at 50.7577, -1.29147 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Ferries of England, Ferry transport on the Isle of Wight, Chain ferries in the United Kingdom

East Cowes Castle

East Cowes Castle, located in East Cowes, was the home of architect John Nash between its completion and his death in 1835. Nash himself was the designer of the site, and began construction as early as 1798. He was interred on the grounds. The structure gained renown for its complex castellation, its gothic-style turrets and towers, and for the notable individuals who came to be Nash's guests there, including the Prince Regent and J.M.W. Turner, who painted a picture of the location.

Located at 50.7569, -1.28083 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures demolished in 1960, Country houses on the Isle of Wight, Castles on the Isle of Wight

Medina Wharf Halt railway station

Medina Wharf Railway Station was a private halt between Cowes and Newport on the Isle of Wight that provided a way for workers at the nearby wharf to get to work before the road was laid. No shelter for its few passengers was ever provided and it never appeared on a public timetable. The trackway is now part of NCN route 23. Additionally, a non passenger carrying coal train transported coal from the siding via the halt to Ryde.

Located at 50.7468, -1.294 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disused railway stations on the Isle of Wight, Former Isle of Wight Central Railway stations, Railway stations closed in 1966, Former private railway stations

St. James's Church, East Cowes

St. James's Church, East Cowes is a parish church in the Church of England located in East Cowes, Isle of Wight.

Located at 50.7578, -1.28556 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Church of England churches on the Isle of Wight, Grade II listed buildings on the Isle of Wight

St. Mildred's Church, Whippingham

St. Mildred's Church, Whippingham is a parish church in the Church of England located in Whippingham, Isle of Wight.

Located at 50.74, -1.27694 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Church of England churches on the Isle of Wight, Grade I listed buildings on the Isle of Wight

Barton Manor, Whippingham

Barton Manor is a Jacobean manor house in Whippingham, on the Isle of Wight. While it retains two 17th century elevations, other frontages were renovated, as was the interior in the 19th century. Two medieval lancet windows originated at a former Augustinian priory. Barton is the most northerly of all the Island manor houses.

Located at 50.7474, -1.2643 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Country houses on the Isle of Wight, Manor houses in England, 17th-century architecture