St George's Chapel, within the precincts of Windsor Castle, is one of the most beautiful ecclesiastical buildings in England. The building was started by Edward IV in 1475 and took fifty years to construct. It is the Chapel of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, Britain's highest order of chivalry founded by Edward III in 1348. Members are selected by The Sovereign and include foreign monarchs and previous Prime Ministers.

Ten monarchs are buried in the Chapel including Edward IV himself, Henry VIII with his favourite wife Jane Seymour, Charles I, George V and Queen Mary and George VI and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother. Beyond St George's Chapel is the entrance to the Albert Memorial Chapel, converted by Queen Victoria as a memorial to her husband Prince Albert who died in 1861.

The Castle is closed
25-26 December 2011
6 April 2012
8 April 2012 (Closed until 13:00)
18 June 2012
25-26 December 2012

The State Rooms are closed
9-20 January 2012
2 March 2012
3 April 2012
16-19 June 2012

Please note that when the State Apartments are closed the Semi-State Rooms will not be open.

St George's Chapel
St. George's Chapel is open daily but closed to visitors on Sundays as services are held throughout the day. Worshippers are welcome to attend the services. For more information please telephone 01753 865538.

St George's Chapel is closed
23 December 2011 (St George's Chapel closed from 13:00)
24 December 2011 (Open to worshippers)
25 December 2011 (Open to worshippers)
26 December 2011 (Open to worshippers)
15-18 January 2012
22 February 2012 (St George's Chapel closed until 10:30)
7 April 2012 (St George's Chapel closed until 11:00)
5 May 2012 (St George's Chapel closed from 13:00)
15-18 June 2012
6 July 2012 (St George's Chapel closed until 10:30)
19 July 2012 (St George's Chapel closed until 10:30)
14 November 2012 (St George's Chapel closed from 13:00)
24 December 2012 (Open to worshippers)
25 December 2012 (Open to worshippers)
26 December 2012 (Open to worshippers)

As a working Royal palace, the Castle is used frequently by The Queen for State ceremonies and official entertaining and opening arrangements may change at short notice. Please check opening arrangements before planning a visit (24-hour information line 01753 831118).