Windsor Castle
Type:Castle / Fort
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14376 reviewsNo trip to Windsor could be complete without a visit to Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world. Founded by William the Conqueror in the 11th century, it has been the home of 40 monarchs and is one of the official residences of His Majesty The King.
Windsor Castle is open to visitors throughout the year, five days a week, from Thursday to Monday. We recommend allowing 2.5 to 3 hours to see everything.
Tickets for Royal Borough Advantage Card holders are available on the day (subject to availability) or can be prebooked by telephone only (transaction fee payable). Visit Windsor Castle's Practical Information page to find out more.
Visit the magnificent State Apartments to see ceremonial rooms that are used today by the Royal Family for official visits by Heads of State from other countries, investitures, and awards ceremonies, where people from all walks of life are recognised for their achievements. Explore historic rooms, built for Charles II and his Queen, Catherine of Braganza, and view some of the finest works of art from the Royal Collection, including paintings by Van Dyck and Rubens, fine French furniture, delicate tapestries and impressive armours.
During the winter months, enter the Semi-State Rooms, the richly decorated private apartments. Severely damaged by the fire of 1992, they were completely restored to their 19th-century appearance using the original designs supplied to George IV. Blending classical, gothic and rococo styles, they also contain some of the best 18th-century English and French works of art.
Celebrate 100 years of Queen Mary's Dolls' House, the largest and most famous dolls' house in the world! Completed in 1924, it's a perfect replica of an Edwardian residence, complete with electricity, working lifts and running water. Its scaled-down rooms range from a fully stocked wine cellar and ‘below-stairs’ spaces to grand entertaining salons, and feature contributions from over 1,500 of the finest artists, craftspeople, and manufacturers of the day. The house went on display at Windsor Castle in 1925 and has been delighting visitors ever since. Read our blog here.
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 and one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in England.
St George’s Chapel is included as part of a ticketed visit to Windsor Castle. Please note, the chapel is closed to general visitors on Sundays but worshippers are welcome to attend services.
Watch Changing the Guard! Weather permitting, the ceremony begins at 11am and lasts approximately 30 minutes. Please check the Royal Collection Trust website for latest information. There is a link to the British Army website from here too with confirmation of the full schedule.
Have a break in the Undercroft Café. Located in one of the oldest surviving spaces of the Castle, Edward III’s medieval Undercroft, which for centuries served as the Castle’s main wine cellar, is now a café open to visitors. Visit the Royal Collection Trust website to see the menu.
Collect your handset and follow Scorch the dragon on a special tour of Windsor Castle, full of amazing stories. Try spotting mystery objects and other games as you go round.
Discover the Castle and its 1,000-year history with one of the free trails for children aged 5-11. Look out for battlements, towers, arrow loops and murder holes!
During local school holidays, join free activities for children and families including crafts, storytelling and ‘make and takes’.
If you’re looking for a quieter space, toddlers can take time in the Chill Out Zone, with toys, books and lots of bean bags. The Learning Centre is breastfeeding friendly, and has a designated family bathroom with changing table and a handy ‘caught short’ box.
Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
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1. Adult (in advance) | £30.00 per ticket |
2. Adult (on the day, subject to availability) | £33.00 per ticket |
3. Young Person 18-24 (in advance) | £19.50 per ticket |
4. Young Person 18-24 (on the day, subject to availability) | £21.50 per ticket |
5. Child 5-17 / Disabled (in advance) | £15.00 per ticket |
6. Child 5-17 / Disabled (on the day, subject to availability) | £16.50 per ticket |
7. Under 5 | Free |
8. Access companion (must be booked with a disabled ticket) | Free |
Groups: Groups of 15 or more receive a 10% discount on ticket prices shown above.
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Open New Year |
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Open November to February (1 Nov 2024 - 28 Feb 2025) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday | 10:00 | - 16:15 |
Tuesday - Wednesday | Closed | |
Thursday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 16:15 |
Open March to October (1 Mar 2025 - 31 Oct 2025) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday | 10:00 | - 17:15 |
Tuesday - Wednesday | Closed | |
Thursday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:15 |
* Last admission 75 minutes before closing. Please check the 'provisional closure' dates listed on the Royal Collection website: rct.uk/visit/windsor-castle
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