St George's Chapel

Type:Church / Chapel

Chapter Office, The Cloisters, Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 1NJ

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St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle

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Take in the splendour of St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, the burial place of 11 monarchs including Queen Elizabeth II, Henry VIII and Charles I, the setting for the marriages of Prince Harry and Ms Meghan Markle and HRH Princess Eugenie and Mr Jack Brooksbank in 2018 and one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in England.

A visit to St George’s Chapel is included in your Windsor Castle ticket or you are most welcome to attend services at St George’s Chapel, which are free to all.  In St George's Chapel, the final resting place of Queen Elizabeth II can be seen by visitors on all days the Castle is open to the public, excluding Sundays.

St George’s Chapel is regarded as one of the most beautiful ecclesiastical buildings in England and is characterised by large windows and tall, slender pillars giving the impression of grace and elegance.  The chapel features remarkable examples of medieval woodwork and ironwork.  The magnificent Sovereign’s Stall dates from the late eighteenth century.

The Windsor burial place of kings and queens

St George's Chapel is the site of a number of royal tombs and memorials.

Queen Elizabeth II, The Duke of Edinburgh, King George VI, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother and Princess Margaret are interred in the King George VI Memorial Chapel off the North Quire aisle.

Further tombs and memorials include those of Edward IV, Henry VI, and King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra.  The sealed entrance to the vault containing the coffins of Henry VIII and Charles I is under the centre of the Quire.

Read our blog St George's Chapel: the final resting place of monarchs.

The marriage of Prince Harry and Ms Meghan Markle

St George’s Chapel was the setting for the marriage of Prince Harry and Ms Meghan Markle on Saturday 19 May 2018.  The Dean of Windsor, The Rt Revd. David Conner, conducted the Service. The Most Revd. and Rt Hon. Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, officiated as the couple made their marriage vows.

History of St George’s Chapel

St George’s Chapel is located on the north side of the Lower Ward of Windsor Castle.  Work on the present chapel began when Edward IV was king, in 1475.  The east end, or Quire (choir), was completed by 1484.

The magnificent stone fan vaulting that visitors can see today was added by Henry VIII, shortly afterwards.  In 1528 the chapel was finally completed, with the fan vault over the crossing.

The chapel is the spiritual home of the Order of the Garter, one of the oldest and most important orders of chivalry in the world, founded by Edward III in 1348.

Every June the Sovereign and the Knights of the Garter attend an annual service of thanksgiving in St George's Chapel, known as Garter Day.

Visit St George’s Chapel

St George’s Chapel is located in the north side of the Lower Ward of Windsor Castle and a visit to St George's Chapel is included in the price of an admission ticket for Windsor Castle.

Windsor Castle is a working palace and can be subject to full or partial closure so please click on the the 'openng times' tab on the Royal Collection's website for any provisional closure dates that apply to St George's Chapel.

St George's Chapel is a place of worship.  At least three services take place in the chapel every day, and worshippers are welcome to attend. 

On Sunday the Chapel is closed to visitors – all are welcome to attend services.

You can also read more on the Royal Collection's website.

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Guide Prices

A visit to St George's Chapel is included in the price of the Windsor Castle Admission ticket.

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - Induction loop on audio tour.

Audio Commentary in Foreign Languages

  • French audio guide
  • German audio guide
  • Italian audio guide
  • Japanese audio guide
  • Spanish audio guide

Establishment Features

  • Audio Commentary in Foreign Languages
  • Printed Material in Foreign Languages
  • Toilets

Payment Methods

  • American Express accepted
  • Delta accepted
  • Maestro Accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
  • Visa accepted

Printed Material in Foreign Languages

  • French printed material
  • German printed material
  • Italian printed material
  • Japanese printed material
  • Spanish printed material

Provider Preferences

  • In town/city centre
  • No Smoking Attraction

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups

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Recent Reviews:

  • 831JanetG
    Ware, England, United Kingdom
    Trip Type:
    Solo travel
    Chapel? Cathedral more like!
    5 of 5 stars
    Wednesday, 1st March 2023
    Well worth a visit. So much history and in constant use today. I had always imagined it to be a small add-on to the castle itself; a cosy little family chapel rather than the magnificent cathedral it... Read full review
  • jacquelinee930
    Trip Type:
    Couples
    Stunning Space
    5 of 5 stars
    Sunday, 19th March 2023
    Once we got in, there are steps at the entrance and I use a wheelchair, it’s a stunningly beautiful space and fully accessible. There was a large queue to view the final resting place of Her Majesty... Read full review
  • 619jeffry
    Essendon, Australia
    Trip Type:
    Couples
    Chapel has atmosphere of serenity
    5 of 5 stars
    Monday, 20th March 2023
    St George's Chapel dates from the Middle Ages. It is the resting place of many English monarchs, including the late Queen Elizabeth II. Entry is free to the public most days. The Chapel is quite... Read full review

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Awards

  • Regional and Miscellaneous -WTTC Safe Travels WTTC Safe Travels 2021

Opening Times

Open (1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023)
DayTimes
Monday10:00 - 16:00*
Tuesday - WednesdayClosed*
Thursday - Saturday10:00 - 16:00*
SundayClosed*

* Please check the web links under 'Visit St George's Chapel' in the 'About' section of this page for any provisional closure dates and service information that apply to St George's Chapel.

Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to change

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