Unexpected Osborne takes you through Osborne's lesser-known histories. Beginning with the early days of Osborne as the home of the Blachford family in the 18th Century to when it closed, the last patient left the Edward VII Convalescent Home for Officers in 2000. Along the way you will be taken through stories of the Royal Naval College which was first established at Osborne in 1903 and its role in the First World War and of Prince Bertie's (later known as Edward VII) specially built Smoking Room. The tour will also highlight the key features of the estate such as the Ice House that were crucial to life on a Victorian estate.

This event has been graded as moderate access due to the length of the tour and limited resting spaces.