Jackie from Tourism Angles

My name is Jackie and for over a decade I have looked after tourism press and PR activity.  It’s my responsibility to create new ideas and themes which encourage positive media attention, and to plan exciting visits that showcase the Royal Borough to travel writers and influencers who’ve seen so much of the world and need reminding about this gem of a destination.  The purpose of these activities is to encourage people to spend more than a few hours here.  We want travellers to slow down and stay overnight, take walks, enjoy the hospitality, learn the stories and soak up the atmosphere rather than rush around before quickly moving on elsewhere.

One of the brilliant things about this role is that over the years I’ve been fortunate to explore all corners, to experience the many places to visit, places to eat and amazing events – either by accompanying journalists or so that I can accurately describe them. I know, a dream job. 

Restaurant Coworth ParkRestaurant Coworth Park

There are many memorable moments in my runner-up list – a guided tour in St George’s Chapel; a Michelin star lunch at Coworth Park; going through river locks for Swan Upping aboard a Private Boat Hire boat; seeing The Queen’s party arrive at Royal Ascot; taking exercise walks around Virginia Water; watching polo and picnicking at Smiths Lawn, and Conquering the Tower at Windsor Castle with a group of international media.

Swan Upping, image Gill Heppell
Swan Upping, image Gill Heppell

However my personal favourite is to wander through The Savill Garden.  It’s the attraction that keeps on giving; every season is different and shaped by colourful flowers, trees and shrubs.  I love strolling beneath the magnificent cherry blossoms in spring, admiring the planting skills that create summer’s herbaceous borders, revelling in the autumnal hues found in the wooded glades, thanking the delightful dogwoods for sharing their vivid red stems in the depths of winter.  And if you haven’t had a ‘Kate and Leo at the bow of Titanic’ selfie while soaring above the scent-filled rose garden, well trust me you are missing out.

The Savill Garden Rose Garden, image Nikki Sheffield
The Rose Garden at The Savill Garden, image Nikki Sheffield

While I can’t claim to know all the different plants, nor their Latin names, it doesn’t matter to them or affect my enjoyment of being among them.

Top three things I’m looking forward to doing post-lockdown

1. Enjoying a gin & tonic or two with friends on the terrace at Great Fosters
2. Trying out one of the Windsor Escape Room experiences
3. Taking a pampering spa day at The Runnymede on Thames

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The Savill Garden
Garden
The Savill Garden Spring Wood

The Savill Garden is a garden of beauty and colour where visitors journey through 35 acres of interconnecting gardens. It offers year-round interest, an iconic visitor centre with restaurant, gallery café, gift shop and plant sales.

Coworth Park
Hotel
Coworth Park exterior

A country retreat of unrivalled quality set in 240 acres of picturesque parkland on the edge of Windsor Great Park.

Windsor Castle
Castle / Fort
Windsor Castle's Round Tower. Royal Collection Trust / © His Majesty King Charles III 2024. Photographer Peter Packer.

No trip to Windsor could possibly be complete without a visit to amazing Windsor Castle, the family home to British kings and queens for over 1,000 years and today one of the official residences of His Majesty The King. Find out more!

St George's Chapel
Church / Chapel
St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle

Take in the splendour of St George's Chapel, the burial place of 11 monarchs including Queen Elizabeth II, Henry VIII and Charles I, and one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in England.

Royal Ascot
Sporting Event
Royal Ascot

Royal Ascot is one of the pinnacle events of the summer social season and is certainly a must-attend event of the year and a quintessentially British day out.

Royal Swan Upping
Ceremony
The King's Swan Marker and the accompanying Swan Uppers on the River Thames at Windsor

The historic Swan Upping ceremony dates from the twelfth century. It's the annual census of the swan population on stretches of the Thames including Windsor.

Windsor Great Park
Country / Royal Park
Windsor Great Park | Virginia Water Pavilion

Windsor Great Park covers 4,800 acres, huge parts of which are open to the public. Windsor Great Park is the perfect place for picnics, eating, shopping, running, walking, cycling, horse riding and fishing. Families will love the children's play area near The Savill Garden.

Great Fosters
Hotel
Exterior of Great Fosters in summertime

Great Fosters is a prestigious five-star hotel within half an hour of Heathrow and London. Set in 55 acres of gardens and parkland, this Grade One listed building boasts the facilities of a luxurious hotel within the grandeur of 16th-century England.

Windsor Escape Experience
Escape Room
Windsor Escape Experience

Windsor Escape Experience is a family run Escape Room company based in the centre of Windsor. We design and build all of our unique escape rooms to maximise originality and enjoyment!

The Runnymede on Thames
Hotel
The Runnymede on Thames exterior

Located on the banks of the picture-perfect River Thames in Surrey, just 10 minutes from Windsor, The Runnymede on Thames is a modern four-star hotel with a relaxed atmosphere.

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