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Windsor Castle

Windsor Castle is the largest occupied castle in the world. It has been both a royal palace and a fortress since the time of William the Conqueror.

"The most romantic castle that is in the world"
- Samuel Pepys

Windsor State Apartments

The great State Apartments at Windsor Castle, ornately decorated with paintings by Holbein, Rubens and Van Dyck may be visited by the general public on almost every day of the year. An impressive armour collection plus fine tapestries and porcelain are housed in the astounding setting of this most noble of castles.

Semi-State Rooms

Between 29 September 2007 and March 2008 the Semi-State rooms will be open to the public too.

George IV created these rooms in the 1820s for his personal occupation. They contain furniture and works of art chosen by George IV and are still used by The Queen for official entertaining.

Queen Mary's Dolls' House in Windsor Castle

Queen Mary's Dolls' House at one twelfth scale is another highlight not to be missed. This is the sort of toy children today can only dream of. An entire 1920's mansion complete with period dolls, cars and all manner of intriguing details is a delight for adults and children alike.

The Dolls House was first exhibited at Wembley in 1924 at the Empire Exhibition.

All the goods were made to 1/12th scale by their original manufacturers. The electricity and plumbing are both fully fuctional and eventhe bottles in the cellar contain real wine.

Queen Mary's Dolls House is a brilliant attraction.

St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle

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St. George's Chapel The fourteenth-century burial place of ten british monarchs is also open to the public. An inspiring church, where you will find an atmosphere heavy with history.

Changing of the Guards

Every day except Sunday from April to June and each alternate day From July to March, the ancient ceremony of the Changing of the Guard takes place at 11am in Windsor High Street. This is a totally free spectacle of british military pomp and the best views are to be had from near the Statue of Queen Victoria outside the entrance to Windsor Castle on Windsor High Street.

The View at Windsor Castle

There is a magnificent view north from the ramparts, across the thames and beyond over the playing fields of Eton College.

The Royal Family at Windsor Castle

Windsor Castle remains a working palace today. Banquets for visiting heads of state and other dignitaries take place here and above all that, this is still the place the royal family refer to as 'home'. You always know when the queen is in, because the Royal Standard is flown over the Round Tower of Windsor Castle. - at other times, the Union Jack flies in its place.

How to find Windsor Castle

Windsor Castle is a) very very big and b) in the middle of town, so you cannot miss it. Windsor itself is at junction 6 of the M4 motorway, just half an hour's drive from London and 15 minutes from Heathrow airport, - "poor planning" according to locals who like to point out ot would have been more sensible to build the castle further away from the airport.

Photos of Windsor Castle

Guided Tour of Windsor

Would you like your own private guided tour of Windsor?

Groups of up to six people can be privately guided around the town and castle by a local historian.

From the moment you arrive in Windsor, we focus on your needs and interests as we take you on a personalised journey through more than a thousand years of british history.

You will get to hear stories of the ordinary people as well as the fascinating history of the British Monarchy.

If you want to stop for lunch we can make sure you avoid the tourist traps and find the food you want.

With your own guide you can never get lost or miss out on the highlights of Windsor.

Click here for more information about your private guided walking tour of Windsor.