Members' Event Diary
Events are organised and run for the enjoyment of members and their guests.
Events for 2026 will be added below as dates are finalised.
Bookings can be made online or the forms can be printed and posted. Payment may be made by either BACS or cheque.
Friday 17th April 2026
Talk in the Education Suite at 11:00
Jay tells of his life and experience serving onboard the Royal Yacht Britannia
Jay joined the navy in 1988 and served on HMS Ark Royal during the Gulf War in 1991. Seeking a new challenge, he made a decision that changed his life for ever and requested to be considered for Royal Yacht service. He was accepted and drafted to HMY Britannia in 1992. He remained a ‘Yottie’ until he left the navy, at the same time Britannia was decommissioned.
During Royal service, there could be over 220 Royal yachtsmen working on...
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Wednesday 22nd April 2026
This event is now fully booked
Spring Colour Walk with Head Gardener Toby Beasley
Wednesday 22nd April @11.00 am
Come and join Toby, Osborne House’s Head Gardener, on his annual guided Spring Colour Tour of the flora of the Osborne Estate. Enjoy his unique knowledge of the colourful grand bedding-plant display in the terrace gardens and the host of golden daffodils on the grass slopes below. Stroll with Toby to the walled garden where, he will explain the planting scheme for this season, and here you can take advantage of the many opportunities to photograph the floral...
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Wednesday 6th May 2026
THIS TRIP IS NOW FULLY BOOKED
Dimbola Lodge in Freshwater
Meeting at 10 am
Only 10 places available per tour- Cost £10.00
Own transport - free parking available. For members without transport there is a number seven bus service from Newport or we may be able to arrange a lift with other members.
Maragret Camerom and Dimbola Lodge
A woman ahead of her time, she was ambitious and freethinking when most Victorian women were passive and demure. She took on the challenges of handling large cameras and dangerous chemicals at a time...
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Friday 8th May 2026
This event is now Fully Booked
Another tour date has been arranged on Friday 17th July
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Wednesday 27th May 2026
How well do you know Osborne? - Treasure Hunt
27 May 2026
10.30 – 12.30
(Meet at the green gate at 10.15 to be given your lanyard)
New for this year we are holding a Treasure Hunt around the grounds of Osborne which we hope will appeal to regular visitors and those who wish to discover areas and facts that they may not previously be aware of. This has been organised for the May half-term week so members with children can also join in the fun.
The idea is to extend your knowledge of Osborne in a fun way with a series...
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Monday 15th June 2026
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED
A chance to visit Barton Manor Gardens and Farm with a guided tour by Sarah Burdett.
This tour will include a walk down to the private beach to view the D Day Mulberry Harbor remains.
The tour will start at 3:00 pm to ensure that the beach is reached at low tide.
The walk to the beach will take approximately 20 minutes down a rough track, with an uphill walk on the way back.
This tour is limited to 25 members.
The cost of this unique tour is £10
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Wednesday 24th June 2026
Hidden Tour at Osborne House
by Dr. Christopher Warleigh-Lack
The 6:00 Is now fully Booked
7:30pm still places available
Come and join us at our exclusive Hidden Tour of Osborne House, led by the Curator of the Royal Collection Dr. Christopher Warleigh-Lack who will guide you around unexpected areas of the House, which are not open to the public. Anecdotal stories and in-depth explanations, by Christopher, will help you to visualise life in the House from Victorian to more contemporary times.
As numbers for this event are limited for health...
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Friday 10th July 2026
Details to follow
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Friday 17th July 2026
10.30 - 12.30
(Meet at the green gate at 10.20)
We will gather in the courtyard by the Education Rooms at 10.30 and split into two groups of 12. Each group will have a talk which will last about one hour. We will then meet for coffee and biscuits in the Education Rooms before allowing each group to visit the other venue.
Members need to wear sensible shoes. The terrace talks start on the top terrace going to the lower terrace and then around the borders. Frances will have details of the names of all the plants for those keen gardeners who may want...
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Saturday 19th September 2026
Following the success of last year’s Buckingham Place trip with Opal Travel, a visit to Windsor Castle is planned.
The trip will include coach and ferry travel and entry into Windsor Castle. Members will have the opportunity to visit the State Apartments, Queen Mary’s Doll’s House and St. George’s Chapel . Allow about 1 and a half hours to 2 hours. There will be the opportunity to wander around the grounds and also Windsor town before heading back to Southampton to catch the ferry.
Cost £65.
Booking needs to be made by April...
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