Name: Windsor Castle
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Windsor Castle

Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire SL4 1NJ, UK

1-99 Years

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Description

Windsor Castle is a royal residence at Windsor in the English county of Berkshire, about 25 miles west of central London. Founded by William the Conqueror in the 11th century, it has since been the home of 40 monarchs. It is strongly associated with the English and succeeding British royal family, and embodies almost a millennium of architectural history. Queen Victoria spent most of the year at Windsor.

Top things to see and do at Windsor Castle like Gaze at the gold, Say hello to Henry VIII, View a Van Dyck, Marvel at mythical paintings, Be delighted by a dolls' house, Keep the kids keen, Relive a royal wedding, Greet the guards and many more.

Price starts from £31.00 for Adults, £20.00 for Young Person(18-24) and £15.50 for Children(5-17). If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

Features

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Host birthday parties: No

Features

Gaze at the Gold: Well it wouldn't be a royal residence without some gold! The magnificent ceremonial rooms which were used by Queen Elizabeth II to entertain guests are luxurious.
Say Hello to Henry VIII: This impressive armour was worn by Henry VIII, one of the most iconic and famous Kings of England, and was used in jousting tournaments.
View a Van Dyck: Come for the majesty, stay for the masters. A visit to the Castle is a chance to see among the world’s greatest collection of paintings including artists such as Hans Holbein, Van Dyck and Rubens.
Marvel at Mythical Paintings: What's grander than kings and queens? Gods of course. Make your way through the historic rooms built for Charles II and his Queen, Catherine of Braganza.
Be Delighted by a Dolls' House: Experience life in miniature with the famous Queen Mary's Dolls' House. Dolls' house was designed for Queen Mary in 1924 by Sir Edwin Lutyens to showcase the finest artists and craftspeople of the time.
Keep the Kids Keen: What would a castle be without a dragon?! Our free multimedia guides have a children’s version, where Scorch the dragon helps to guide you around the Castle.
Greet the Guards: Grab your chance to witness the Changing of the Guard ceremony where the new guard replaces the old in a colourful spectacle. The ceremony can be watched by Castle visitors on Thursdays and Saturdays.
State Apartments Ceremonial Rooms: The ceremonial rooms are the main State Apartments that are used today by the Royal Family. Within these rooms the monarch hosts official visits by Heads of State from other countries, investitures, and awards ceremonies, where people from all walks of life are recognised for their achievements.
State Apartments Historic Rooms: The historic rooms were built for Charles II and his Queen, Catherine of Braganza. These rooms follow the pattern established in English palaces over hundreds of years; a series of rooms getting smaller as they get closer to the most private spaces.
The Semi-State Rooms: The Semi-State Rooms are the private apartments created for George IV. They feature interiors decorated by Morel & Seddon, with a selection of furnishings and fittings taken from Carlton House, George IV's former London residence.
St George's Chapel: St George's Chapel within the grounds of Windsor Castle is one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in England. Construction of the present Chapel began in 1475 under the reign of Edward IV.
Castle Precincts: The Castle Precincts are the outside areas of Castle. Windsor Castle’s most distinctive feature is the Round Tower, which was built by Henry II in the 12th century on the site of William the Conqueror’s original wooden keep.
Treasures of the Castle: While touring the State Apartments and Semi-State Rooms remember to stop and admire not only the paintings created by many famous artists hanging on the walls, but also the varied displays of objects in each room.

Facilities

Food & Drinks: Undercroft Café, Make time for tea and cake in the Undercroft Café, one of the oldest surviving spaces in the 1,000-year-old Castle.
Toilets: Toilets, Changing Places and baby-care facilities are available.
Coach Parking: There's coach parking in Windsor town centre. Unfortunately coaches can't drop off or pick up directly outside the Castle.

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Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Adult: £31.00 In advance & £35.00 On the day.
Young Person (18-24): £20.00 In advance & £23.00 On the day.
Child (5-17): £15.50 In advance & £17.50 On the day.
Under 5: Free
Group Prices: £27.90 for Adults & £13.90 Child(5-17).

Pricing URL: https://www.rct.uk/visit/windsor-castle

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

1 November- 29 February: 10:00 - 16:15
1 March - 31 October: 10:00 - 17:15
During July, August and September the Castle is open 6 days a week, closed on Wednesdays.
During the rest of the year the Castle is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Address: Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire SL4 1NJ, UK

Post Code: SL4 1NJ

Council: Windsor and Maidenhe

County: Berkshire

By Train: The nearest train stations are 'Windsor & Eton Central' or 'Windsor & Eton Riverside'. Both stations are a short walk (less than 10 minutes) to the Castle but from Riverside station you will need to walk up a steep hill. Visit National Rail Enquiries for times and fares.
By Coach/Bus: Windsor Express buses operate regular services to Windsor town centre: Route 702 runs from near Victoria Station in central London. Route 703 runs from Heathrow Terminal 5 Tour companies operate excursions to Windsor Castle from many London hotels. For details, please ask your hotel concierge.
By Car: There is no visitor car parking at the Castle, so we recommend you use public car parks in the town centre.
Coach Parking: There's coach parking in Windsor town centre. Unfortunately coaches can't drop off or pick up directly outside the Castle.