Windsor Castle

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Address: Windsor, England
Hours: Open daily 9:45am - 4:15pm Nov - Feb, closes 5:15pm Mar - Oct
Admission: Adults: £8.50 - £16

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Windsor Castle is the largest working castle in the world that is still occupied by monarchy. For over 900 years, since William the Conqueror built a wooden fortress here, this has been a royal home and fortress. Queen Elizabeth spends a month at Easter, a week in June and most weekends at Windsor. This is also where she often hosts State Dinners for international dignitaries and entertains those she has knighted into the Order of the Garter (that's Sir to you and I). St George's Chapel is a working chapel and many royal weddings and funerals have occurred here; the Queen Mother and Henry VIII are buried in the chapel.

Despite its daily use for royal business, much of the palace is open to the public including the State Apartments, St George's Chapel, Queen Mary's dolls' house and George VI's private apartments. You can also see the Great Kitchen on a guided tour and witness the real workaday life of the castle.

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Review by Joan V, October 2012
Doing what: Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath Day Trip from London

Oh my goodness! Best tour! Best tour guides.. John and Nick the driver made the tour. Tour guide John is so knowledgable and humourous. Unfortunately we had to leave a few tourists behind at Windsor Castle...John emphasized several times that if we did not return to the bus on time we could be left behind. He was very distraught about it but even after waiting an extra 15 minutes we had to leave. I would search out another tour with him on my next visit to London and I WILL return!

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Review by Shaherah K B, September 2012
Doing what: Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath Day Trip from London

My family and I took the Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath Day Trip tour while in London and what a wonderful time we had. It rained and poured while we drove to all three places. But the funniest thing was, as we reached each destination, the rain would stop and we were able to go out and see and enjoy the sites. Then as the bus picks us up, and is leaving the site, it would stay raining and pouring again.

All in all the tour was lovely, we had a great time and I have already recommended this tour and site to all my friends who are travelling.

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Review by Erue, USA, August 2012
Doing what: Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath Day Trip from London

Perfect day trip to witness 3 of the most incredible sites in London. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience of the Roman Baths, the massive Castle at Windsor. The town is picturesque and the view are endless. What can I say besides book this trip! Stonehenge ROCKS!!

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Practical Info

It's a good idea to check on the official website before you head to Windsor Castle - sometimes parts of the castle are closed for official royal business. When the Queen is in residence, you can see the Changing of the Guard (as you do at Buckingham Palace when she is there). Windsor is located less than an hour from London Waterloo (direct) or Paddington (one change) by train. From the station, the castle is an easy walk. Buses go to Windsor from Victoria.

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