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Windsor Carriages

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Long Walk, Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 1LB

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

The only company to operate carriages, for private hire, on The Long Walk at Windsor Castle and throughout The Great Park. Join us for your special occasion or book one of our scheduled trips and enjoy 'A Great park Experience' with Windsor Carriages.

All Tours Experience Views of Windsor Castle.

Enclosed or open top carriages seating up to 6.

One booking per carriage - you do not share with others.

Scheduled trips on The Long Walk available once a week. Book online in advance at www.windsorcarriages.co.uk.  Please take a look at our bespoke trips for all other dates.  We can also collect, at no extra charge, visitors staying or dining at the Castle Hotel including visitors with mobility/accessibility requirements.

 

Frequently asked questions including how to find us can be found here https://www.windsorcarriages.co.uk/faq

Covid-19 Precautions can be found here https://www.windsorcarriages.co.uk/covid

Awards

2021 Legacy award – UK Small Business Awards
2018 Luxury Travel Guide Award Winner
2018 Royal Wedding press carriage
2015 – 2018 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence

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Guide Prices

Discounted trips for Royal Borough residents will take place throughout the year. Sign up via email to receive updates on selected dates at www.windsorcarriages.co.uk

The Castle Experience: Thursdays and Saturdays. 45 minutes. Up to 6 people. £200. Leaving Windsor Castle at 0900, 0945, 1030, 1115, 1300, 1345, 1430, 1515.

The Castle and Town Experience: Thursdays and Saturdays. 1 hour 15 minutes. Up to 6 people. £350. Leaving Windsor town 0900, 1300, 1415.

The Crown Experience: operating daily. 1 hour 30 minutes. £600-£800. Day hire £1600. Choice of carriage. Various departure points. Available year round at 10.30 and 12.30. Additional times May to September 16.00 and 18.00.

Event or group hire: Book our Crown Experience in place of any of our experiences on a day and time to suit you. Carriage choice where available.

To complement your experience: Picnics (£55pp), Children's Pack (£12pp), Keepsake Box (£35), Celebrations (£25pp), Winter Warmer (available September 2023, £25pp).

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Guide Dogs Permitted

Catering

  • Picnic Site

COVID-19 Response

  • Advance booking essential
  • Contactless payment only - No cash taken. Contactless payment by our card machine, in advance over the phone or online
  • COVID-19 measures in place - See www.windsorcarriages.co.uk/covid for full information
  • Deep cleaning between visitors - Carriage surfaces that are touched are disinfected between each trip
  • Hand sanitizer available to visitors & staff - Hand sanitiser provided to all guests before and after trip

Establishment Features

  • Audio Commentary in Foreign Languages - Advance booking required
  • Dogs Accepted

Payment Methods

  • American Express accepted
  • Approx length of visit - 25 mins to 2 hours
  • Blue Badge Guides admitted free
  • Booking essential
  • Can be packages by 3rd parties
  • Groups Accepted - Event or group hire: Book our Crown Experience in place of any of our experiences on a day and time to suit you. Carriage choice where available.
  • Maestro Accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Max group size - 6
  • Min group size - 1
  • Open by appointment only
  • Special group rates
  • TIC Staff Admitted Free
  • Visa accepted

Provider Preferences

  • Forest Location
  • In countryside
  • In town/city centre
  • Outdoor Attraction
  • Village Location

Specialist Features

  • Family Fun
  • Marketed Towards Families

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups
  • Guided Tours Available for Individuals

Travel & Trade

  • Group discounts available

Special Offers

  • Gift Boxes and Certificates

    Choose the gift of memories with our hand-crafted gift box for presentation of your gift certificate.

    Inside rests a polished keep sake Windsor Carriage horse shoe, finished with either red or green ribbon as you wish. A gift code is enclosed for the recipient to book on line.

    Purchase the perfect gift: a gift card with a value of your choosing.  Choose a value to be gifted towards a Windsor Carriage Experience or full price experience as follows:

    • The Castle Experience £200​
    • The Town and Castle Experience £350
    • The Crown £800

    If purchasing a gift box please leave recipient email blank. The gift certificate will be included in the gift box for the recipient.

    All experiences enjoy spectacular views of the magnificent Windsor Castle and the world famous Long Walk. Included with each trip is a tour guide, stops for memorable photos, and time for you to meet our beautiful horses and learn more about our tradition.

    Carriages seat up to 6. Private carriages only, you do not share with others. Subject to availability, book by April to avoid booked up dates. Valid 1 year from purchase.

    Find out more and purchase here.

    Vouchers for Gifts and Experiences - redeem this special offer immediately

    More offers like this - Vouchers for Gifts and Experiences

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    Recent Reviews:

    • alienorlawrance
      Goring-on Thames, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Family
      Fantastic unique experience
      5 of 5 stars
      Sunday, 12th June 2022
      Took my daughter and some friends for her birthday - lovely to have a unique experience… The carriage was in great condition, the crew were so wonderful with the girls, very chatty, warm and... Read full review
    • Mandy M
      Worthing, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Friends getaway
      Special memories
      5 of 5 stars
      Friday, 24th June 2022
      We were so glad we decided to do this - a fabulous experience and they were really lovely. What a great memory of our visit to Windsor - very special. Read full review
    • CAB109
      Jupiter, Florida
      Trip Type:
      Couples
      Charming
      5 of 5 stars
      Sunday, 17th July 2022
      We felt like royalty on our Crown Tour on a beautiful summer evening. Rebecca was a pleasure and she even arranged our hotel pick up and drop off. Our carriage was exquisite. We enjoyed conversation... Read full review
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    Map & Directions

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    Windsor Carriages are located in the centre of the town and on The Long Walk, a 3-minute walk from the visitors centre at Windsor Castle.  Walking guide and directions available on their website. https://www.windsorcarriages.co.uk/faq

    Awards

    • Group Establishments -TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2018
    • Regional and Miscellaneous -WTTC Safe Travels WTTC Safe Travels 2021
    • Regional and Miscellaneous -Small Awards Small Awards 2021

    Opening Times

    Open (1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023)

    * Open year round. Windsor Carriages operate in all weathers unless Windsor Great Park issues a safety warning. Please check the weather before visiting and dress appropriately.

    The Castle Experience: Thursdays and Saturdays. 45 minutes. Up to 6 people. £200. Leaving Windsor Castle at 0900, 0945, 1030, 1115, 1300, 1345, 1430, 1515.

    The Castle and Town Experience: Thursdays and Saturdays. 1 hour 15 minutes. Up to 6 people. £350. Leaving Windsor town 0900, 1300, 1415.

    The Crown Experience: operating daily. 1 hour 30 minutes. £600-£800. Day hire £1600. Choice of carriage. Various departure points. Available year round at 10.30 and 12.30. Additional times May to September 16.00 and 18.00.

    Event or group hire: Book our Crown Experience in place of any of our experiences on a day and time to suit you. Carriage choice where available.

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