Windsor Castle Admission
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The Windsor Castle this is a Royal attraction not to be missed .
It is the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world. It has been the family home of British kings and queens for almost 1,000 years. It is an official residence of Her Majesty The Queen, whose standard flies from the Round Tower when she is in residence.
The Queen spends most of her private weekends at Windsor and takes up official residence for a month over Easter (March to April), known as Easter Court. The Queen is also at Windsor for one week each June, when she attends Royal Ascot and the service of the Order of the Garter.
Windsor is still very much a working royal palace. The Castle is used regularly for ceremonial and State occasions. It is here that The Queen often hosts State Visits from overseas monarchs and presidents. St George’s Hall makes a spectacular setting for a State Banquet, when a single table, stretching the length of the hall and seating 160 people, is decorated with porcelain, and silver-gilt from the Royal Collection.
See below for what you can see during your visit to the Windsor Castle!
- Cancellation Policy
No refunds available
- Duration
At your own leisure with visitors spending approximately 3 hours in the castle
- Good To Know
If you want to avoid the crowds make your visit early afternoon.
- How Does It Work
You will receive a confirmation voucher. Please print this voucher and bring it with you to the ticket booth.
- Suitable For Children
Yes , Child rate age 5-16 years
- What Should I Expect
During your visit, you will be able to see:
- The State Apartments
Windsor Castle has been the home of 39 monarchs, and the appearance of the State Apartments today reflects the changing tastes of the Castle’s royal occupants, particularly Charles II (r.1660-85) and George IV (r.1820-30).
With his architect Sir Jeffry Wyatville, George IV gave the State Apartments a new grand entrance and staircase, and he added the colossal Waterloo Chamber, celebrating the defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte in 1815, introduced in a short film by Desmond Shawe-Taylor, Surveyor of The Queen's Pictures.
The State Apartments are furnished with some of the finest works of art from the Royal Collection, including paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens and Canaletto. Many of the works of art are still in the historic settings for which they were first collected or commissioned by the Kings and Queens who have lived at Windsor.
- Queen Mary's Dolls' House
The largest, most beautiful and most famous dolls’ house in the world. Built for Queen Mary by the leading British architect Sir Edwin Lutyens between 1921 and 1924, this most magical of residences is a perfect replica in miniature of an aristocratic home.
The house is filled with thousands of objects made by leading artists, designers and craftsmen, nearly all on the tiny scale of 1:12.
You can explore the Dolls' House and its objects on this virtual tour by The Royal Collection.
- The Semi-State Rooms
One of the best times of the year to visit Windsor Castle is between September and March, when the spectacular private apartments created for George IV are open. These Semi-State Rooms are among the most richly decorated interiors in the Castle and are used by The Queen for official entertaining.
- Precinct Tour
As the perfect start to your visit, you can join a free 30-minute tour of the Castle Precincts. The tours are led by the Wardens, dressed in their striking red and black Windsor livery, and depart at regular intervals throughout the day from the Courtyard at the start of the visit. Precinct tour times are advertised on a poster adjacent to the building from which multimedia tours are issued.
- Changing The Guard
Changing the Guard at Windsor Castle encompasses colourful spectacle and British pageantry. The ceremony usually takes place at 11:00 within the Castle grounds Mondays to Saturdays from April until the end of July and on alternate days for the rest of the year, weather permitting. There is no Changing the Guard on Sundays. The Schedule can change, so please check at the British Army website for times and dates.
- St George’s Chapel
Within the Castle Precincts is the spiritual home of the Order of the Garter, the oldest order of chivalry in the world. Founded at Windsor by Edward III in 1348, its Knights still attend a Service of Thanksgiving in the chapel of their patron, St George, processing in their robes and insignia through the Castle Precincts. Today, the Order consists of The Queen, The Prince of Wales and 24 Knight Companions. There are also Royal Knights and Foreign or ‘stranger’ Knights. St George’s Chapel remains an active centre for worship, with daily services open to all.
- What's Included
- Entrance to the Castle, State Apartments & St George's Chapel
- Audio Guides
Not included
- Transfers from London
- Any meals or snacks
- Times
Daily
November to February: 9.45am - 4.15pm (last admission 3:00pm)
(Windsor Castle is open daily throughout the year, with a few exceptions when the Castle is in use for official functions)
Exceptions:
Windsor Castle Completely Closed:
25 & 26 DecemberSt George's Chapel Closed:
24 to 26 December (St George's Chapel will be open for worshippers only)
*St. George’s Chapel is closed to visitors on Sundays as services are held throughout the day. Worshippers are welcome to attend the services.- Where Do I Go
Windsor, Berkshire SL4 1NJ
Nearest Train Station: Windsor and Eton Central or Windsor and Eton Riverside
