Autumn Short Break in the Windsor area

The colours of autumn are nature’s final flourish before the onset of winter.  The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead is beautiful at any time of year but as the seasons move to the oranges, golds and reds of autumn, perhaps this is as good a time as any to visit and stay with us!  Choose a cosy place to stay in the Windsor area, perhaps where there's a crackling log fire to sit by.  Sample the new season's food and drink menus at our tasty restaurants and eateries, perhaps with an autumnal cocktail to warm the cockles!  Wrap up and admire the autumn colours and 'leaf peep' while you're out and about, maybe exploring the River Thames or discovering the delights of Windsor Great Park.  Then look ahead to winter and get ideas and inspiration for your Christmas shopping!

Great Fosters

Choose a cosy and welcoming place to stay

Now the nights are drawing in and the weather is getting cooler, the prospect of a cosy, warm place where you can put up your feet or rest your head after a day’s sightseeing is even more appealing!  Some of our accommodation providers even have that roaring and crackling log fire to welcome you.  We have plenty of welcoming places to choose from including hotels, guest accommodation and self catering to suit all budgets.  Explore our accommodation options here.

Windsor Great Park

Best walks for autumn colour

If you enjoy leaf peeping, conker collecting and bracing walks then you will delight in the Royal Borough’s countryside, parks, gardens and open spaces such as the phenomenal Windsor Great Park.  The National Trust estate at Cliveden, near Maidenhead, is also a sight to behold as the colours change, in particular from the stretch of the River Thames at Cliveden Reach.  We’ve selected our five best walks for autumn colour here.

Windsor Great Park Illuminated

Events and things to do top tips for autumn

There's plenty of things to do when you come.  Racing continues at Ascot Racecourse with a move from flat to jumps racing in October.

Take your pick from some fabulous fireworks spectaculars, and make sure you explore Windsor Great Park Illuminated, a very special light trail where the woodland and water of Windsor Great Park comes alive with dazzling lights, dancing stars and breathtaking projections.

At Windsor Castle, the Semi-State Rooms – the apartments which served as the private rooms of George IV in the 19th century – open to the public and are included in the ticket price.

We’ve put together our top tips for autumn.  And remember to search what's on for when you come and see us.

The Bar at The Braywood

Autumn feasting

Explore the change of seasons at our restaurants, cafés, pubs and eateries as the flavours of autumn are reflected in the dishes on their new menus.  Whether you crave a fine dining treat or warming pub grub, visit our food and drink page for autumnal food and drink inspiration.

Short break ideas and inspirational itineraries

Whatever your motivator for a short break – shopping, a spot of culture, romance or a spa experience – we can satisfy your craving!  Get more out of your visit by taking a look at our range of themed itineraries too.