Windsor

About

It's a rare town indeed that can boast two of the UK's favourite attractions yet Windsor is home to not only the world famous Windsor Castle, but also the theme park Legoland® Windsor Resort.  

Both these top attractions offer totally different – but equally memorable – days out!

Windsor's historic town centre is dominated by the stunning Windsor Castle. Built in the age of William the Conqueror, Windsor is the largest and oldest inhabited castle in the world and one of King Charles III’s official residences. There's plenty to discover here, including the State Apartments and Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House, and an audio guide is included in your ticket price to classic help you make the most of it all!  Make sure you don't miss Changing the Guard – a Windsor Castle tradition.

Whether you are visiting for the day or planning a short break, there are so many things to see and do in the Windsor, Eton, Maidenhead and Ascot area.

 

Things to do in the Windsor area

• Discover the delights of the River Thames by boarding a passenger cruise, hiring a private skippered boat or paddling your own canoe or kayak!  Read more about ways to enjoy the river here.
• Walk across the bridge spanning the River Thames and you’ll find yourself in historic Eton, famous for the boys’ public school Eton College.  Explore Eton High Street’s shops, restaurants and cafés.  Between May and September you can join a heritage tour of the College’s buildings.  Discover Eton College’s museums and galleries which are open for free on Sundays, year round.
• Explore Windsor’s famous Long Walk and the ancient royal landscape of Windsor Great Park with its forests, grasslands, lakes and gardens, including The Savill Garden.  
• Spend the entire day with the family at Legoland® Windsor Resort; with over 55 interactive rides, live shows, building workshops, driving schools and attractions, it's a different sort of theme park!
• Learn all about Windsor’s fascinating history on a guided walking tour, an open top bus tour with Golden Tours or a horse-drawn carriage ride.
• Make sure you visit the beautiful St George's Chapel in the grounds of Windsor Castle; dating back to 1348, it’s the final resting place of kings and queens including Queen Elizabeth II.
• Head to Ascot Racecourse just 6 miles from Windsor town centre, famous for Royal Ascot in June it is also home to many other internationally renowned racedays that happen throughout the year - a truly memorable day out.
• Test yourself with an immersive game of real-life adventure at one of our Escape Rooms!
• Enjoy some wonderful shopping and tasty food and drink.
• Check out a wide range of entertainment on offer at our arts venues or immerse yourself in a live performance at the Theatre Royal Windsor, a stunning Edwardian theatre that attracts some of the best plays and musicals direct from the West End. 
• Venture out into our local towns and villages where you’ll discover fascinating places like Cookham, home to the Stanley Spencer Gallery, and Ascot, famous for Royal Ascot each June.
   

What's on in the Windsor area

There’s always something going on throughout the seasons!  Discover wonderful events in the Windsor area including Royal Ascot, Parallel Windsor, Royal Windsor Horse Show, Royal Windsor Flower Show, Windsor Festival and Windsor Great Park Illuminated.  Check out what’s on for all the latest event information.

Buy attractions and events tickets online

Visit the Windsor box office and book tickets in advance for lots of attractions and forthcoming events including walking tours, racing at Ascot and Windsor Racecourse, boat trips and concerts.

Food and drink

The Windsor area has plenty of great cafés, restaurants, pubs and bars to choose from and beautiful settings in which to enjoy a traditional afternoon tea.

Looking to celebrate in style?  Discover food and drink on another level at our fine dining restaurants, including Michelin-starred eateries The Fat Duck (Heston Blumenthal) and the Waterside Inn (Alain Roux), both in the nearby village of Bray.

Accommodation in the Windsor area

Discover a wide range of accommodation in the Windsor, Eton, Maidenhead and Ascot area.  We’ve got well-known hotel brands, independent places to stay, boutique hotels and apartments, five-star luxury accommodation, cosy inns, self catering cottages and riverside camping.

Make sure you check out our Berkshire guide on things to do as you'll find plenty of attractions for all ages.