5-day Family Windsor Itinerary

About

Please note that attraction opening times and prices vary; please check individual attraction pages for the latest information, call the Royal Windsor Information Centre on +44 01753 743900 or pop in and speak to them in the Windsor Guildhall for some helpful advice from people who know the area (they're open Wednesday to Sunday).  You can pick up a free A4 map too to help you get your bearings or download one from our Maps page.

DAY ONE: Windsor

MORNING: BREAKFAST AND WINDSOR CASTLE

Start the day over breakfast in one of Windsor and Eton's many lovely family-friendly cafes or restaurants. 

Then head to Windsor Castle. Discover the Castle with a free family multimedia tour (for children aged 7-11), free family Activity Trail and Family Saturdays and school holiday events and activities.

Remember to check the Castle's provisional closure dates to avoid disappointment and to book your tickets in advance.  Please note Windsor Castle is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Allow 2½ to 3 hours to tour the Castle.

LUNCHTIME IN WINDSOR
Have lunch in Windsor Castle's Undercroft Cafe or head out to one of the many family-friendly restaurants or cafes in Windsor and Eton.  There are so many different types of cuisine so there's lots on the menu.

2PM TO 4PM
Boat trip on the River Thames with French Brothers then feed the swans.

4PM TO 6PM
Escape from one of our escape rooms: Escape in 60 or Windsor Escape Experience.

DAY TWO: LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort

ALL DAY FROM 10AM
LEGOLAND® Resort Windsor. Hands-on entertainment for children aged 2-12. With over 55 rides, live shows and attractions set over 150 acres of parkland plus two fully LEGO themed hotel on site, the LEGOLAND Windsor Resort is a family destination that is not to be missed! Shuttle bus available from Windsor town centre. Legoland tickets available at Royal Windsor Information Centre.

DAY THREE: London

Visit London. Enjoy a hop on-hop off bus tour and see the famous sights of the British capital. Pick one or two of more than 100 museums and art galleries (many of them are free of charge), see the London Dungeon, Madame Tussauds, the Tower of London – the list goes on! It's easy to get to London from Windsor; there are two train lines and one bus service connecting Windsor with London and it will take you no more than an hour to get there.

DAY FOUR: Hampton Court

Take the family to Hampton Court, the palace of Henry VIII.

DAY FIVE: A breath of fresh air!

Get outdoors and enjoy our beautiful parks and gardens!

• The Savill Garden, Windsor Great Park. Created in the 1930s for the Queen Mother, with over 35 acres of trees and shrubbery, ponds, streams and flowers. Under 5s have free entry to the garden. There is also a children's play area near the Obelisk Pond, great walks, restaurant and shop. 10 minutes' drive from central Windsor.
• The National Trust Cliveden. Stunning gardens, breathtaking views. Play area, extensive walks and a maze. A day out for the whole family (9 miles/15km from Windsor).