Top 10 Family Friendly Attractions

Visit Windsor have joined up with location finding expert what3words to help you discover the Royal Borough by exploring some top family friendly attractions using the free mobile app.

what3words is a destination finding app that can be used to navigate to a scenic viewpoint, the perfect spot by the river or a specific meeting point.  what3words have assigned each 3m square in the world with a unique 3 word address, similar to a GPS coordinate, with the added benefit of being easy to say, share and extremely accurate.

After each attraction below, click on the 3 word link (///word.word.word) in order to navigate.  For a fuller guide on how to use the what3word addresses click here. Or if you know what to do, use the addresses below to start exploring.

LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort

Legoland is a unique family theme park where children aged 2-12 can take to the road, soar through the skies and sail the seas in complete safety.  There are over 55 interactive rides, attractions, live shows, building workshops and driving schools, not to mention a staggering 80 million LEGO® bricks, all set in 150 acres of beautiful parkland.

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Windsor Great Park

Windsor Great Park is like a giant playground with huge amounts of open space to explore.  Enjoy themed and seasonal events in The Savill Garden.  Walk along the Long Walk to the Copper Horse.  It’s perfect for picnics, ball games, cycling and kite flying.

Virginia Water car park ///hooks.affair.closed
Virginia Water Pavilion ///fancy.poems.tower
Virginia Water South ///power.undulation.spoon
The Savill Garden car park ///lodge.hidden.vote
The Savill Building ///blank.wink.pardon

Cliveden

The vast National Trust Cliveden Estate near Maidenhead is perfect for a family day out. Get lost in the giant yew tree maze and explore the Story Book Play Den. Try out a spot of tree climbing and follow some fun activity trails.  Enjoy views of the River Thames or walk the steps down to the riverbank and watch the boats go by.  Perfect.

entrance ///mouse.pump.suffer
Info centre (main car park) ///wants.pencil.nearly

Norden Farm

Maidenhead’s wonderful Norden Farm Centre for the Arts is a big hit with families. Enjoy ‘have a go’ workshops, arts and crafts, dance and drama. In the summer months Norden’s own real sand beach appears!

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LaplandUK

LaplandUK is most famous for its spell-binding Christmas experience, which transports families from Ascot’s Crown Estate forest to the snowy, mythical home of Father Christmas.  A favourite of royal and A-list celebrity guests, this personalised, award-winning day-out is an immersive theatre production of unprecedented scale and quality.  LaplandUK is a story every child should experience, and every family will cherish.

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Windsor Leisure Centre

Windsor Leisure Centre is set in a unique riverside location.  The leisure pool for all the family has a wave machine, giant slides, wild water creek, cannons, fountain and poolside bubble tubs.  It’s great all-round family fun.

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Windsor Castle

Windsor Castle is one of the official residences of His Majesty The King and was Queen Elizabeth II’s favourite weekend home.  It's the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world!  Enjoy a free family multimedia tour, a free activity trail, Family Saturdays and school holiday events and activities.  Remember to stand to attention as you watch the Changing the Guard ceremony in the Lower Ward!

Admissions Centre ///foods.flat.hogs

The Guard March

The new guard march up to the castle with a marching band and return to the barracks with the old guard, relieved from their duty of guarding the castle.  The best place to watch the guards marching is on the High Street or on the Corn Exchange at Windsor’s historic Guildhall.        

Victoria Barracks ///hurray.noble.patrol
Windsor Guildhall’s Corn Exchange ///smug.expand.flip       

River Thames

The stretch of the River Thames running through the Royal Borough is one of the most beautiful and historic. Hire a boat and enjoy the pace of the river.  Splashdown on a duck tour.  Paddle a kayak and discover the wildlife on the Thames. Hire a bike and explore the Thames Path. Or simply enjoy a picnic and feed the swans!  Learn more on our Thames Trail page.

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Windsor Duck Tours bus stop ///starts.bank.nobody
French Brothers Boats ticket sales ///dinner.slate.photos

Racing

Both Windsor Racecourse and Ascot Racecourse offer free entry to children under 18 (when accompanied by an adult).  Many of their race meetings include great family entertainment and activities so all family members are catered for.

Ascot Racecourse high street turnstiles ///tone.scared.needed
Windsor Racecourse entrance ///divide.scarcely.healthier