Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world and the Official Residence of Her Majesty The Queen. Its rich history spans almost 1000 years.
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The Castle covers an area of about 5 hectares (13 acres) and contains
• Magnificent State Apartments furnished with treasures from the Royal Collection
• St George's Chapel (one of the most beautiful ecclesiastical buildings in England and the burial place of 10 monarchs)
•Semi-State Rooms, which served as the private apartments of George IV (from September to March only)
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What's on
Until 5 September, the East Terrace Garden at Windsor Castle is open to visitors at weekends. You can explore the garden and enjoy the view across the surrounding Windsor parkland.
Visit our website and look at our What's on Brochure to find out more about Adult Study Days and Lectures at Windsor Castle
Special visits for pre-booked groups
These tours are available to pre-book with the Ticket Sales and Information Office at Buckingham Palace on 030 3123 7321 or online at www.rct.uk
Private Evening Tours - In the company of an expert guide, guests will enjoy an exclusive 'behind-the-ropes' experience in the magnificent State Apartments. The tour ends with a glass of Champagne.
Restoring Windsor: The Castle after the fire
Groups can learn more about the devastating fire in 1992 and the return to magnificence that followed. Groups will hear the dramatic story to stop the flames, save irreplaceable works of art from the Royal Collection and the subsequent award-winning restoration project which saw some interiors rebuilt to new designs, while others were painstakingly returned to their original, historic appearance.
Opening and Closure List
Royal Collection Trust sites are working royal residences, therefore closures can occasionally occur at short notice. Check the Opening Times and Closures List for the latest information.
There is no visitor car parking at the Castle, so we recommend you use public car parks in the town centre. Details about parking can be found on www.windsor.gov.uk
By train The nearest stations are 'Windsor & Eton Central' or 'Windsor & Eton Riverside'. Visit National Rail Enquiries for times and fares. By coach / bus Green Line 702 service operates daily services from Greenline Coach Station which is near Victoria station, London. Surbiton Coaches runs a shuttle bus service between Windsor Castle and Hampton Court Palace from spring to autumn. Tour companies operate excursions to Windsor Castle from many London hotels. For details, please ask your hotel concierge.
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WTTC Safe Travels 2021| (last admission 16:00) (1 Nov 2021 - 28 Feb 2022) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:00 | - 17:30* |
| Tuesday - Wednesday | Closed* | |
| Thursday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:30* |
| (last admission 16:00) (1 Mar 2022 - 31 Oct 2022) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:00 | - 17:30 |
| Tuesday - Wednesday | Closed | |
| Thursday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:30 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 | - 17:30 |
* The Admission Centre is busiest from opening and throughout the morning. All tickets must be pre-booked
Entrance to the State Apartments closes 30 minutes after the last admission time.
As Windsor Castle is a working royal palace, sometimes the entire Castle or the State Apartments within the Castle need to be closed at short notice.
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