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Outdoor events and activities in and around Windsor

For a destination as beautiful as ours, being outdoors is second to none and a great way to appreciate the Windsor & Eton, Maidenhead and Ascot area.

See more of the area on board one of Golden Tours' open-top tour buses. Or listen to the sound of horses’ hooves and some fascinating stories aboard one of our lovely horse-drawn carriages – Windsor Carriages and Ascot Carriages are the two companies operating in the area, both with access to the beautiful Windsor Great Park.

Our Blue Badge Guides can’t wait to share their stories about the Windsor area with you. If you prefer to ‘do your own thing’ then we have two walkways you can explore – for Windsor and for Eton – plus trails and walking apps to be inspired by too.

Love to be by the water? Why not follow the Thames Trail and discover the fascinating towns and villages along the River Thames in our patch.

If you prefer to be on the water, then you couldn’t have come to a better place! We have a great choice of river transportation including canoes, kayaks and SUPs for hire, watersports on Bray Lake, public trips on the River Thames, self-drive boat hire and luxury passenger boats, complete with their own skipper, for a special treat.

Other outdoor activities include cycling in Windsor Great Park which is on National Cycle Route Network 4. About 20 minutes’ drive from Windsor (near Bracknell) you’ll find Swinley Forest, also part of the Crown Estate. Here you’ll find fantastic purpose-designed trails offering steep gradients, big air jumps and fast-paced trail cycling.

Enjoy a visit to one of our beautiful parks, gardens and open spaces such as The Savill Garden and National Trust Cliveden and Runnymede.

Go wild at LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort, set in 150 acres of beautiful parkland on the outskirts of Windsor. Many of the theme park's 55 rides and attractions are outdoors and of course there are themed lands to explore including the amazing Miniland featuring almost 40 million LEGO® bricks!

Discover a number of outdoor events in our town centre too like our farmers’ markets.

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Windsor Carriages

Windsor

Windsor Carriages invites you to experience the wonder of Windsor Great Park by horse-drawn carriage.
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1664 reviews
Windsor Great Park

Windsor Great Park, Windsor

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…
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Go Quest Adventures Windsor

Windsor

Explore the streets of Windsor's town centre and unlock a hidden trail by finding clues, solving puzzles and completing challenges, earning points along the way all self-guided through the Go Quest Adventures app.
Windsor & Maidenhead Boat Company

Maidenhead

Welcome to the Windsor & Maidenhead Boat Company, where we are dedicated to crafting memorable experiences for visitors to the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead. Our flagship vessel, the Georgian, transcends the traditional concept of a boat,…
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24346 reviews
The LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort

Windsor

For an awesome family day out this year, visit the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort and experience the ultimate LEGO® adventure! Whether you are earning your very first driving licence behind the wheel of a LEGO car at the LEGO® City Driving School, riding…
Adventure Play

Englefield Green, Egham

Adventure Play is a unique, hand-crafted adventure playground at Windsor Great Park. Hidden within the woodland next to The Savill Garden, you’ll discover a fascinating world of walkways, slides, sculptures and treehouses.
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1108 reviews
Windsor Duck Tours

Windsor

You haven’t seen Windsor until you’ve seen it by Duck! Laugh, learn and enjoy our 1 hour live guided tour by road and river. Our unique adventure begins in the heart of Windsor, taking in the famous sights before ‘SPLASHDOWN’ into the River Thames,…
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1220 reviews
French Brothers Ltd

Windsor

French Brothers run boat trips on the River Thames from Windsor and Runnymede. Choose from a short return trip or a full-day cruise. French Brothers offer public, group and private cruises.
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Golden Tours Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Tour of Windsor

Windsor

Explore the world famous town of Windsor and nearby Eton with a Golden Tours hop-on, hop-off open top bus tour.
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213 reviews
Kris Cruisers

Datchet, Nr Windsor

Whether you have a week, a day or just a few hours, with no experience or licence required, relax, unwind and discover the hidden treasures of the River Thames with Kris Cruisers self-drive Day Boats and Boating Holidays.
John Logie Motorboats Windsor

Windsor

Great fun for all the family. Self-drive motor boats and rowing boats for hire. See the finest views of Windsor Castle from the river.
Canoe & Kayak Adventures

Windsor

Experience one of the UK's most visited sites from a whole new perspective, from river level. With the magical backdrop of the Royal Town of Windsor and Windsor Castle, we specialise in guided canoe and kayak tours on the River Thames.
Cookham Festival

Cookham, Maidenhead

The Cookham Festival is a celebration of the arts by the village, for the village with over 40 events taking place over the festival fortnight.
Ascot Carriages: Carriage rides in Windsor Great Park

Enjoy a scenic carriage ride through The Royal Landscape, Windsor Great Park, with Ascot Carriages.
Windsor Vegan Fiesta

Windsor

Enjoy a wide array of plant-based and eco-friendly artisan stalls including amazing hot food, yummy cakes, tasty pastries, delicious deli, natural skincare, eco-friendly gifts, artisan goods and much more!
Maidenhead Farmers' Market

Maidenhead

Buy direct from local farmers, growers and dedicated small artisan producers and benefit from fresh quality food, honestly produced with a known provenance.
Ascot Farmers' Market

Ascot

Ascot Farmers' Market offers a great choice of fresh produce, pies and pastries, dairy products and plants whilst on-site parking means a stress-free shopping experience.
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82 reviews
Windsor Carriages Heritage Carriage Rides

Windsor

Experience the enchantment of Windsor Castle with a 30-minute carriage ride along the iconic Long Walk, enjoying breathtaking views of Windsor Castle from your horse-drawn carriage.
Gin and Rum on the Farm

The highly anticipated Gin & Rum on the Farm festival is making a triumphant return to Maidenhead. This year, festival organizers are promising a revamped experience filled with high-class music, entertainment, and an extensive offering of both…
Handmade Theatre’s ‘Tell me a Story’

Ascot

Sunninghill and Ascot Parish Council are hosting Handmade Theatre’s ‘Tell me a Story’ – Family Theatre in the Park at Victory Field Recreation Ground on Friday 31st May 2024 with shows at 11.30am and 2pm. Each show features a mix of dynamic…