Become a Friend of Osborne
We currently do not have any new memberships available. However, please complete the form below if you wish to join our waiting list and you will be advised when places are available. At the moment this is unlikely to be before April 2026.
As places become available, an invitation to join will be emailed to the next person on the list. This will contain an invitation code which will remain valid for seven days.
Benefits for Friends
- Unlimited access to visit Osborne gardens and grounds during notified opening hours;
- Free access to the House on Mondays and Fridays;
- 10% discount all year round in the shop and on foood and drinks in all the catering outlets;
- Book into the licensed restaurant which is open during the summer season;
- Visit the beach for a swim with the opportunity to purchase refreshments from the beach café;
- Visit the Swiss Cottage, Museum and gardens;
- Attendance at our annual AGM.
- Regular Newsletters are emailed to members which keep them up to date with our fundraising activities and other items of interest;
- Access to an annual programme of interesting fundraising events. We aim to fill our programme with at least one event each month.
Membership Fees
Annual memberships are available from January, April, July and October each year. Our fees for 2025 are as follows:
- Individual membership subscription: £20.00
- Joint membership subscription (two adults at the same address): £35.00
- Child (all named children age 3-17 years old at address of adult subscriber): £5.00
- Student (age 18-23 with proof of full time study): £10.00
As from 1st January 2025 a £5 per person joining fee is applicable to new and lapsed members.
All members, including children, will receive their own individual membership card.
Adults and Students will need to carry photo ID to validate your membership. This is to comply with English Heritage requirements. Please contact our Membership Secretary if you do not have a photo ID.
For enquires regarding membership, please get in contact with our Membership Secretary by email at membership@friendsofosborne.org.
Please allow at least 10 days for your Membership Application to be processed following receipt of your payment and for your membership cards to be posted to you before you wish to use your membership. If you would perfer to post your application please printout the Membership Application Form from the Downloads section of this page.
By quoting your contact details and email address you are agreeing to the Friends of Osborne contacting you for membership related news, events and information. We will not disclose addresses to any third party. You may withdraw your consent at any time.
Members receive our regular newsletter with details of all our latest news and offers! (Newsletters are sent electronically via email).
Donations and bequests are always gratefully received.
IMPORTANT - GIFT AID Please ensure you indicate (if applicable) to make your subscription liable to Gift Aid. This scheme allows charities to reclaim tax on a donation made by a UK taxpayer, which means your donations are worth 25% more to us at no extra cost to you.