Windsor Castle
Location
Windsor
Windsor is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world and Official Residence of Her Majesty The Queen. Its rich history spans almost 1000 years. The Castle covers an area of about 5 hectares (13 acres) and contains magnificent State Apartments furnished with treasures from the Royal Collection, St George's Chapel (one of the most beautiful ecclesiastical buildings in England and the burial place of 10 monarchs), and Queen Mary's Dolls House, a masterpiece in miniature. During the winter months an additional five rooms, known collectively as the Semi-State Rooms, are included in the visitor route. Standard admission charges apply. The Semi-State Rooms close on 16 March 2008 and re-open to the public on 27 September 2008.
Family activities will be running in the Moat Education Room from 8 to 19 April 2008. The theme is Royal Life at Windsor Castle and families will be able to follow a special timeline activity trail and take part in art-based activities in the Moat Education Room.
Band Concerts will take place every Sunday, weather permitting, in the Jubilee Garden at 2pm from 4th May to 31st August 2008.
Please note that the Castle closes 1 hour 15 minutes after last entry time (shown under Opening Times).
As Windsor Castle is a working royal palace, opening arrangements may change at short notice. Please check before planning a visit.
Please note the following remaining provisional closure dates during 2008:
16th May 2008: St George's Chapel closed from 3.30pm.
17th May 2008: CASTLE CLOSED.
30th May 2008: CASTLE CLOSED
2 June 2008: St George's Chapel closed from 1pm.
13th-16th June 2008: St George’s Chapel closed.
14th-17th June 2008: State Apartments closed.
16th June 2008: CASTLE CLOSED.
25th October 2008: St George's Chapel closed from 1pm.
23rd December 2008: St George’s Chapel closed from 1pm (other than to worshippers attending services).
24th December 2008: St George’s Chapel closed (other than to worshippers attending services).
25th-26th December 2008: CASTLE CLOSED (St George’s Chapel open to worshippers).
Opening Times
Open New Year
| 01/03/2008 - 30/10/2008 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 09:45 | 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:45 | 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:45 | 16:00 |
| Thursday | 09:45 | 16:00 |
| Friday | 09:45 | 16:00 |
| Saturday | 09:45 | 16:00 |
| Sunday | 09:45 | 16:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 09:45 | 16:00 |
| 01/11/2008 - 31/12/2008 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 09:45 | 15:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:45 | 15:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:45 | 15:00 |
| Thursday | 09:45 | 15:00 |
| Friday | 09:45 | 15:00 |
| Saturday | 09:45 | 15:00 |
| Sunday | 09:45 | 15:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 09:45 | 15:00 |
Ticket Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Family | £38.10 |
| Adult | £14.80 |
| Concession | £13.30 |
| Child | £8.50 |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Contact Details
Berkshire
SL4 1NJ
Tel: +44 020 7766 7304
Fax: +44 020 7930 9625
Facilities
Accessibility
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
- Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - Induction loop on audio tour.
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Ramp/Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Payment Methods
- American Express accepted
- Delta accepted
- Groups Accepted - Only Blue Bage Guides accredited to Windsor Castle are permitted to guide within the precincts of the Castle.
- Maestro Accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Max group size - 9999
- Min group size - 15
- Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
- Visa accepted
Establishment Features
- Audio Commentary in Foreign Languages
- Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- Toilets
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
Audio Commentary in Foreign Languages
- French audio guide
- German audio guide
- Italian audio guide
- Japanese audio guide
- Spanish audio guide
Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- French printed material
- German printed material
- Italian printed material
- Japanese printed material
- Mandarin printed material
- Russian printed material
- Spanish printed material
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