Built almost a millennium ago, this palace is one of the best example of the royal English life style. There are very few palaces in the world that are still on its best of the working and Britain might have the most of them. Windsor castle in Britain is one of the best day tour from London option. Combined with Bath and Stonehenge, Windsor Castle is beautiful tour option. Windsor Castle is one of the largest and oldest inhabited castles in the world. A Royal home and fortress for over 900 years, the Castle remains a working palace today. The magnificent State Apartments, which form the heart of the tour are decorated with some of the finest works of art in the Royal Collection and include paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens, Gainsborough and Van Dyck. Visitors can also see Queen Mary's Doll's House and St George's Chapel, one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in England.
The magnificent State Apartments are furnished with some of the finest works of art from the Royal Collection, including paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens, Canaletto and Gainsborough. In 1992 fire destroyed or damaged more than 100 rooms at the Castle. By good fortune the rooms worst affected were empty at the time, and as a result, few of the Castle's artistic treasures were destroyed. The highly acclaimed restoration work, completed in 1997, is a testament to the extraordinary skills of some of the finest craftsmen in Europe. From October to March visitors can also enjoy George IV's private apartments (the Semi-State Rooms), among the most richly decorated interiors in the Castle. St George's Chapel is one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in England. It is the spiritual home of the Order of the Garter, the senior order of British Chivalry established in 1348 by Edward III. Within the chapel are the tombs of ten sovereigns, including Henry VIII and his third wife Jane Seymour, and Charles I. Among the highlights of a visit to Windsor is Queen Mary's Dolls' House, the most famous dolls' house in the world.
VISITORS INFORMATION:
Opening Times:
| Open daily |
| March – October |
09:45-17:15 (last admission 16:00) |
| November – February |
09:45-16:15 (last admission 15:00) |
| 25-26 December |
Closed |
Admission prices:
| Windsor Castle |
| Adult |
£16.00 |
| Over 60/Student (with valid ID) |
£14.50 |
| Under 17 |
£9.50 |
| Under 5 |
Free |
| Family(2 adults and 3 under 17s) |
£42.00 |
Windsor Castle (Admission prices when the State Apartments are closed)
| Adult |
£8.50 |
| Over 60/Student (with valid ID) |
£7.50 |
| Under 17 |
£5.50 |
| Under 5 |
Free |
| Family(2 adults and 3 under 17s) |
£22.50 |
As a working Royal palace opening arrangements can change at short notice. Please check before planning a visit. Lavatory and baby-care facilities are available immediately through the security area. Pushchairs are not allowed within the State Apartments. Photography and filming (for private use only) are permitted in the Castle Precincts. Mobile phones must be switched off inside the State Apartments and St George's Chapel. Bottled water and ice-cream are available for purchase on the North Terrace.
If you would like to leave the Castle for refreshments in the town’s many cafés, wine bars, pubs or restaurants during your visit, a re-entry band can be obtained from the Middle Ward or Lower Ward Shop (free of charge).
Family resources
Use our free family activity trails to explore the Castle and learn more about its history.
Families can follow an interactive audio tour to discover more about the oldest castle in the world and the characters who live there.
In addition, a programme of family workshops and activities are available during school holidays and at weekends. Click on the link below to check for forthcoming events or to download our activity trails.