The insiders guide to Royal Windsor from Windsor residents
2022 is Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee Year. There will be lots of events in Windsor to celebrate this milestone. Come and see why Kings and Queens have made their home here for close to a thousand years.
Windsor News
Windsor set to welcome new royal neighbours
Prince William and family are moving to Adelaide Cottage in Windsor. This summer William and Kate…
Windsor Platinum Jubilee Calendar
Here’s what is happened in Windsor between the 2nd and 5th of June 2022 as we…
Look whose coming to bloomin’ Windsor!
The Royal Windsor Rose and Horticultural Society has a very special guest coming to the flower…
Visiting Windsor For the first time
Windsor is a historic town with lots to explore. If you are visiting Windsor for the…
Ways to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee
What a momentous occasion –Her Majesty and the nation are celebrating the Queen’s platinum jubilee! It’s…
Its earplug time again!
21st April will be a noisy day in Windsor again this year. To celebrate Her Majesty’s…
Windsor’s Big Lunch – the longest picnic table
As part of the Platinum Jubilee Celebrations Windsor is planning on breaking a world record for…
New Vegetarian / Vegan restaurant coming to Windsor
Hot news for Windsor town centre. A new, purely plant based bistro cafe is set to…
Visiting Windsor
Windsor Castle
Home of our Monarchs for almost a 1000 years, Windsor Castle is open to visitors throughout the year.
Restaurants
Windsor has lots of great places to eat and drink. A wide range of styles and something to suit every budget.
Windsor – A Town With Royal History
The world-famous Windsor Castle is almost one thousand years old and a visit to this royal residence is rightly top of the list of things to do in Berkshire. The castle is right in the heart of Windsor’s town centre, lining a major part of the high street. St Georges Chapel within the castle grounds is on of the finest examples of the perpendicular Gothic school of architecture with high straight columns, fan vaulting and large stained glass windows. It really is a beautiful and magical building.
Windsor Castle is one of the homes of the British Royal Family and brings with it all the pomp and ceremony of the royal household. The regular Changing of the Guard ceremony, state visits of foreign dignitaries and even the occasional Royal Wedding means there is always something to see.
So Much to See and Do in Windsor
The glorious River Thames runs through the heart of town offering great opportunities for mucking about in boats. Our public leisure centre and swimming pools rival private gyms in terms of both quality and facilities. The gym looks out directly onto the riverside, making getting fit a real pleasure. The river is also home to the famous white swans. The annual Swan Upping ceremony is just one of the ways we keep a good track of the health and well-being of these beautiful birds. Did you know that the Monarch owns one third of the swans (the rest are owned by two livery companies).
Add to all that, the thriving local Theatre scene with both the Theatre Royal and Windsor Arts Centre offering regular entertainment, loads of restaurants and bars and you have the recipe for a truly wonderful town that delights both visitors and residents alike.
A real delight for horticulturalists and nature lovers alike, the Great Park can be accessed from The Long Walk; home to some of the oldest oak trees in England along with the world famous Savill Gardens, Virginia Waters and Valley Gardens. Open all year round the Park offers many lovely walks and is a great way of exploring England’s beautiful wood and parkland.