Ideas & Inspiration

Crowned by Windsor Castle and linked by the River Thames, the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead is one of England’s most famous short break destinations.

Windsor Castle is an official residence of His Majesty The King and was Queen Elizabeth II's favourite weekend retreat.  The Windsor estate is also home to The Prince and Princess of Wales and their young family.   We hope you will be inspired to visit us and discover the magic of the Royal Borough for yourself.

Windsor short breaks

Let us help you make the best of your time.

A short break will give you the opportunity to relax, unwind and fully appreciate Windsor and the local area whether you are thinking of a shopping break, a spa break, a romantic weekend away or want to fit in lots of cultural activities.

Top ideas and themed itineraries

Windsor is a year-round short break destination and our selection of themed itineraries and top ideas will give you plenty of food for thought whether you are into horses, shopping, sport or living the high life! 

Read our seasonal top 10s to see the best things to do whether you visit spring, summer, autumn or winter.

Windsor Film and TV locations

Royal Windsor has a host of iconic sites and it’s no surprise that this area is frequently used by filmmakers, given its proximity to London and Pinewood and Shepperton Studios.

Visit our Film and TV page to discover which Windsor locations have been used for filming.

Weddings and Celebrations

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead can provide the most beautiful backdrop for your wedding, citizenship ceremony or celebration.

Choose from a wide selection of venues, suitable for every size of party and all budgets.

Meetings and Events

The Royal Borough is an inspirational location for meetings and events, corporate hospitality, team building and incentive travel.  Visit our meetings and events pages to discover our unique venues and see how we can help make your next event a memorable one.

And don't forget our Blog and Latest News.