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Welcome to D'Oyly Carte Island

A unique two-acre private island on the River Thames near Weybridge hosts D'Oyly's Cafe, Bar, Creperie, D'Oyly Carte Island Summer Concerts  and D'Oyly Carte Island Wellbeing classes

     D’Oyly Carte Island Summer Concerts 2026
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    D'Oyly Carte Island
Summer Concerts 2026
Tickets Now on Sale
*Early Bird discounts

About D’Oyly Carte Island

Richard D'Oyly Carte bought the island in 1890, and built the giant property which has 13 bedrooms, a grand ballroom, 5 bathrooms, 40 boat moorings and, on the mainland parking for 45 cars.

Eyot House is currently being restored to the standard expected by its former owner, Richard D’Oyly Carte, who hosted his Savoy Hotel guests and his celebrity musicians for drink, food and entertainment. 

This unique island is now open to the public for you to experience. 

Summer Concerts

  • Food & Drink

  • General Information

  • Island History

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D'Oyly's Café Bar

  • Opening Times

  • Menu

  • Private Events

Wellbeing

  • ​IO Project

  • Anthro Contrology

Mooring

Mooring Island Access

  • Mooring Access

  • Mooring Servives

Private Island

Moored Boats at D'Oyly Island

  • Private Island

  • Richard D'Oyly Carte

  • Entertainment

  • The Crocodile

  • The Melvyn Tarran Collection

Richard D'Oyly Carte was a London theatre impresario who brought together dramatist WS Gilbert and composer Arthur Sullivan. A key theatreland figure in the latter part of the Victorian era. The Simon Cowell of his era! Read more...

Wellbeing

Escape to the truly unique and hidden romantic world of D’Oyly Carte Island. Launching our wellbeing experiences for 2025. Set in the lush, private grounds of this enchanting island, each wellbeing class offers a moment of magic, tranquility, and escape. Join us and our partners at IO Project and Anthro Contrology Read more...

Richard D'Oyly Carte was a London theatre impresario who brought together dramatist WS Gilbert and composer Arthur Sullivan. A key theatreland figure in the latter part of the Victorian era. The Simon Cowell of his era! Read more...

D'Oyly Carte Music will preserve the islands musical heritage with a limited number of intimate performances in the grand ballroom by a few of the world’s top performing artists and attended by 50 of their friends and celebrity guests. Read more...

The perfect location to moor your boat for total tranquillity and enjoyment. ​

Access to this beautiful island is by its own private footbridge which links secure parking for 45 cars on the mainland. Read more...

D'Oyly's is our cafe, bar, creperie at the end of the island open from Easter to October. 

Also open to a few private events throughout the year, such as birthdays, anniversaries, and supper clubs. Read more...

D'Oyly's Cafe at the End of the Island

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Press

Essential Surry Article 1

Essential Surrey

An article about D'Oyly Carte Island which was printed in a 'Glossy' property magazine based in various locations around Surrey and Weybridge.

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BBC Sounds

BBC Sounds

BBC Interview with Mr Andy Hill, owner of D'Oyly Carte Island and Eyot House:

"The most musical island on the Thames."

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Essential Surrey Article 2

Essential Surrey

Article by Essential Surrey titled "Celebrity Island in Weybridge opens to the public for the first time" by Richard Nye who meets the buyer breathing new life into the house.

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The Times Article

The Times

Article by The Times titled “We Bought an Abandoned Island in the Thames” the story of new owners restoring and reviving a forgotten island near Weybridge, bringing it back to life with a blend of history, nature, and vision.

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The Telegraph Article

The Telegraph

Article by The Telegraph titled “The private island on the Thames you can now visit” an inside look at D’Oyly Carte Island near Weybridge, its storied Victorian mansion and the new life it’s being given for public experience.

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Express Co Uk Article

Express Co Uk

Article by The Express titled “We abandoned our retirement plans…” a personal account of how new owners turned their plans into buying and revitalising a historic island in the Thames, redefining what retirement looked like.

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Surrey Live Article

Surrey Live

Article by Get Surrey titled “We bought a £3 million private island in the Thames” a look at how the new owners of a secluded Thames island mansion near Weybridge took on an ambitious restoration and brought fresh life to a long-neglected estate.

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