The Royal Yacht Britannia Exhibition
This special exhibition will celebrate the Yacht's enduring connection with Cowes, its community and the close Royal links to a close friend and crewmate of Prince Philip, the legendary yacht designer Uffa Fox.
What's On
Sailing Through Royal History is a new pop-up exhibition, taking place 31 July - 29 August 2026, at the historic Commodores House, in Cowes, Isle of Wight.
The Royal Yacht Britannia regularly attended the annual sailing regatta of Cowes Week and this special exhibition will celebrate the Yacht's enduring connection with Cowes, its community and the close Royal links to a close friend and crewmate of Prince Philip, the legendary yacht designer Uffa Fox. This exhibition will perfectly coincide with the August sailing season in Cowes (the bicentenary of Cowes Week, Marblehead Trophy and the Edinburgh Cup).
What will I see?
• A brand-new exhibition
• The work of Uffa Fox who grew up in Cowes
• The Royal Family's love for sailing
• Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR and AR) experiences
• Britannia and Cowes Week heritage
• Coweslip, the famous Flying Fifteen
• Historic footage of the Royal Family sailing
Tickets
Book online: royalyachtbritannia.co.uk/cowes/
You can book in advance through the website or pay on the day with card or contactless payment.
Adult: £12
Young person aged 16-21 (proof of age ID must be shown): £6
Student (Student ID must be shown): £6
Child aged 7-15: £6
Child aged 6 and under: Free
Accompanying Carer (relevant paperwork must be shown): Free
For more information:
Visit the website here
phone number – 0131 555 5566
email - [email protected]
Getting There
By foot: Hop on our hi-speed service from Southampton and sail over to Cowes. The event is being hosted at the Commodores House just a 4 minute walk from our terminal.
Commodores House, 74 High Street, Cowes, Isle of Wight PO31 7AJ
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