Castle

Windsor Castle

Windsor, Berkshire

The oldest and largest occupied castle in the world, with the State Apartments and St George's Chapel, burial place of Queen Elizabeth II.

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Visiting

Opening times: Usually Thu-Mon 10am (last entry 3pm in winter); closed 24-26 Dec 2026
How long to allow: 2-3 hours
Best time to go: Changing of the Guard mornings
Accessibility: Accessible route; free access companion

Getting there

Address: Windsor, SL4 1NJ
Parking: Town car parks
Nearest station: Windsor & Eton Central (5 min walk)

Places to stay near Windsor Castle

Macdonald Windsor HotelWindsor · £££ · 0.3 km away Goswell House HotelWindsor · £££ · 0.3 km away Harte and Garter HotelWindsor · £££ · 0.3 km away Sir Christopher Wren HotelWindsor · ££££ · 0.3 km away The Castle HotelWindsor · £££ · 0.3 km away The George InnWindsor · ££ · 0.5 km away

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More to do nearby

Photo coming soonTheme parkLEGOLAND Windsor ResortWindsor, Berkshire · 4 km awayPaid entry Photo coming soonGardensClivedenTaplow, Buckinghamshire · 10 km awayPaid entry

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