Whippingham

Settlement in Hampshire

England

Whippingham

Swiss Cottage and Gardens In front of the cottage are the gardens where Victoria and Albert's children each had their own plot to look after.
Swiss Cottage and Gardens Credit: Des Blenkinsopp

Whippingham is a small village located in Hampshire, England. Situated on the east bank of the River Medina, it is part of the East Cowes civil parish and lies approximately two miles north of the town of East Cowes. The village is surrounded by picturesque countryside and offers a tranquil and idyllic setting.

Historically, Whippingham was known for its connection to the British royal family. Osborne House, the former residence of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, is just a short distance away. The village itself is home to the beautiful All Saints Church, where the royal family attended services during their stays at Osborne House.

Whippingham has a charming and quintessentially English atmosphere, with many traditional cottages and buildings lining its streets. The village is primarily residential, with a small number of shops and amenities serving the local community.

Nature lovers will enjoy exploring the surrounding countryside, which offers scenic walks and opportunities for wildlife spotting. The nearby River Medina also provides a picturesque backdrop for boating and fishing enthusiasts.

Although small in size, Whippingham is well-connected to neighboring towns and cities. The nearby ferry terminal in East Cowes offers regular services to Southampton, making it easily accessible for those wishing to explore further afield.

Overall, Whippingham is a delightful village with a rich history and natural beauty, making it an appealing destination for visitors and a peaceful place to call home.

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Whippingham Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.737495/-1.2685809 or Grid Reference SZ5193. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Swiss Cottage and Gardens In front of the cottage are the gardens where Victoria and Albert's children each had their own plot to look after.
Swiss Cottage and Gardens
In front of the cottage are the gardens where Victoria and Albert's children each had their own plot to look after.
In the Walled Garden, Osborne House
In the Walled Garden, Osborne House
Seat on the Terrace, Osborne House An intricate ironwork seat on the upper terrace.
Seat on the Terrace, Osborne House
An intricate ironwork seat on the upper terrace.
The  Park at Osborne House Part of the extensive grounds surrounding Osborne House.
The Park at Osborne House
Part of the extensive grounds surrounding Osborne House.
Flower Beds at Osborne House The flower beds on the terraces are planted with varieties that would have been grown in Victorian times.
Flower Beds at Osborne House
The flower beds on the terraces are planted with varieties that would have been grown in Victorian times.
The Prince of Wales The Prince of Wales public house <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.iowprinceofwales.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.iowprinceofwales.co.uk/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> stands just opposite the entrance to Osborne House.  Somehow it looks like a remnant of a once larger building, though older photographs show it looking much as it does now, apart from the replacement of the former refreshment room (the leftmost part of the main block).
The Prince of Wales
The Prince of Wales public house LinkExternal link stands just opposite the entrance to Osborne House. Somehow it looks like a remnant of a once larger building, though older photographs show it looking much as it does now, apart from the replacement of the former refreshment room (the leftmost part of the main block).
The Swiss Cottage, Osborne House The Swiss Cottage was built as a place where Victoria and Albert's children 'could play at being adults and learn the skills that Prince Albert believed would make them better rulers' <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/osborne/things-to-do/swiss-cottage/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/osborne/things-to-do/swiss-cottage/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> . Or alternatively as a place where they were conveniently out of the way a lot of the time.
The Swiss Cottage, Osborne House
The Swiss Cottage was built as a place where Victoria and Albert's children 'could play at being adults and learn the skills that Prince Albert believed would make them better rulers' LinkExternal link . Or alternatively as a place where they were conveniently out of the way a lot of the time.
Paddle Steamer Ryde The slow deterioration of the paddle steamer Ryde continues (see <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1854261" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1854261">Link</a> when although still "beached", she was in somewhat better health!!)
Paddle Steamer Ryde
The slow deterioration of the paddle steamer Ryde continues (see Link when although still "beached", she was in somewhat better health!!)
Osborne House
Osborne House
Queen Victoria's death bed, Osborne House
Queen Victoria's death bed, Osborne House
The walled garden, Osborne House
The walled garden, Osborne House
Entrance to the walled garden, Osborne House
Entrance to the walled garden, Osborne House
Royal Entrance, Osborne House
Royal Entrance, Osborne House
Osborne House
Osborne House
The Park Parkland at Osborne House.
The Park
Parkland at Osborne House.
Path from Swiss Cottage to Osborne House
Path from Swiss Cottage to Osborne House
Overlooking the terrace of Osborne House
Overlooking the terrace of Osborne House
PS Ryde at Binfield The old paddle steamer continues to deteriorate.
PS Ryde at Binfield
The old paddle steamer continues to deteriorate.
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Whippingham is located at Grid Ref: SZ5193 (Lat: 50.737495, Lng: -1.2685809)

Unitary Authority: Isle of Wight

Police Authority: Hampshire

What 3 Words

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Nearby Amenities

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Whippingham
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Whippingham Post Office
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