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The Upper Ward of Windsor Castle with the State ApartmentsDiliff · CC BY 3.0

What to do · Windsor

Windsor Castle

Royal castle · 2–3 hrs · £32 adult in advance · under-5s free

InformationFrom £32 adult
From
£32 adult
Duration
2 h 30
Season
All year · closed some days for official events
Who it's for
All ages

The oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world, founded by William the Conqueror in the 11th century and home to 40 monarchs. The visit takes in the State Apartments, with paintings from the Royal Collection, Queen Mary's Dolls' House and St George's Chapel, where Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth II are buried.

In advance, the ticket costs £32 per adult and £16 per child aged 5 to 17; on the day, £36 and £18. You can convert it to a one-year pass for free. It closes on some days for official events and St George's Chapel is not open to visitors on Sundays, when there are services: check the calendar on the website before choosing a date.

As a familyWith teenagers

Opening hours and prices can change: check them before you go.

Round off the plan

Where to eat, where to stay and what else to do

To eat nearby

The brick façade of The Two Brewers with its sign and flowers© The Two BrewersPub since 1792 on Park Street

The Two Brewers

Bar · Windsor · €€€€

What to order: the Sunday roast, or a pub dish with a pint after the Long Walk.

Inside only over-18s; children on the benches outside · book by phone
One of the rooms of the Clarence Brasserie© Clarence Brasserie & Tea RoomTwo minutes from the castle

Clarence Brasserie & Tea Room

Restaurant · Windsor · €€€€

What to order: a plate of pasta at midday or afternoon tea with scones after the castle.

To stay nearby

The guard marching past the white façade of the Castle Hotel on Windsor high street© Castle Hotel WindsorHotel

Castle Hotel Windsor

High Street · Opposite the castle · Dogs welcome

Dogs welcome

Why we like it: Historic hotel on Windsor's high street, opposite the castle, with the Penningtons restaurant, afternoon tea and dog-friendly breaks.

A deluxe double room with a view of Windsor Castle© Harte & Garter HotelHotel

Harte & Garter Hotel

Castle views · Rooms for four · Two minutes from the castle

Why we like it: Hotel beside Windsor Castle with rooms overlooking the castle wall, some for four people. Check-out at 10:00.

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