Windsor Great Park

View of Windsor Castle from Windsor Great Park

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About

Windsor Great Park covers 4,800 acres, parts of which are open to the public. Its present area was determined in the 1360s and was popular with Saxon kings as a hunting forest. The park is shrouded in mystery and legend and for over 1,000 years the story of Herne the Hunter has been told. His ghost still appears wearing the antlers of a stag, riding a phantom black stallion at the head of a pack of black hounds. He appears to warn of times of trouble and gallops through Windsor Great Park only to disappear into thin air.

The park today is the perfect place for picnics, eating, shopping, running, walking, cycling, horse riding and fishing. Families will love the children's play area near The Savill Garden. A footpath map of the park is available from the Royal Windsor Information Centre or download a guide to Easy Going Routes for Windsor Great Park.

Accessible from Windsor town centre on foot via the Long Walk, or car parks are located along the A332 that goes through the Park. Alternatively you can drive to Virginia Water and park at Virginia Water South or Virginia Water car parks for a walk around the lake, where you will pass a totem pole and miniature waterfall.

Free entry to all areas of Windsor Great Park, except for the Savill Garden. Free car parking areas on the A332. Chargeable parking at gates around the Great Park. Open year round from 7am to dusk.

Visitor enquiries to the Savill Garden address above, admin enquiries email enquiries@windsorgreatpark.co.uk tel 01753 860222

Facilities

Catering

Cafe - At Virginia Water Pavilion and The Savill Building
Catering for groups - At The Savill Building - The Savill Garden Kitchen
Catering Provided - At The Savill Garden Kitchen
Food Shop on site - At The Savill Building
Full liquor licence - At The Savill Garden Kitchen
On-Site cafe/restaurant - At The Savill Building and Virginia Water Pavilion
Outdoor eating area
Picnic area
Refreshments Available - Virginia Water Pavilion and The Savill Building
Restaurant - The Savill Garden Kitchen
Take away food - The Savill Garden Kitchen
Vegetarians catered for

Children & Infants

Baby changing - At The Savill Building
Children's Meals - At The Savill Garden Kitchen
Family Friendly, Children Welcome
Highchair(s) available - At The Savill Garden Kitchen
Outdoor children’s play area - At The Obelisk Lawn near The Savill Garden

Establishment Features

Dogs Accepted - (not The Savill Garden)
Dogs admitted on a lead - Deer Park and Valley Gardens
Dogs welcome
Fishing - Need to apply for membership; please visit website
Garden / Grounds for visitors use
Gift shop - At The Savill Building
Groups welcome - By prior arrangement in The Savill Garden
Guided tours by arrangement - In The Savill Garden
Horse Riding - Need to apply for membership; please visit website
Open all year round - Except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day at the Savill Garden
Open Christmas
Open New Year
Open on bank holidays

Leisure Facilities

Arrangements for riding / pony trekking - Need to apply for membership; please visit website
Private fishing rights - Need to apply for membership; please visit website

Parking & Transport

Coach parking - At The Savill Garden: £40 for the day, free if visiting The Savill Garden
Off-road parking
Own car park (Fee Applies)
Secure cycle parking - at The Savill Building

Provider Preferences

Countryside Setting
In countryside
Outdoor Attraction

Specialist Features

Cyclists welcome
Educational Groups
Family Fun
Marketed Towards Children
Marketed Towards Families
Marketed Towards Senior Citizens
Marketed towards student/youth

Tours and Demonstrations

Guided Tours Available for Groups - In The Savill Garden

Travel & Trade

Group discounts available
Min group size numeric qualifier - 10

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Recent Reviews:

Brian M
Bradford, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Couples
WentVirginia Water
Monday, 13th May 2019
Lovely place and beautiful day out. Its 4 1/2 miles round the lake but well worth the walk and the scenery and flowers are just amazing It's NT so beware that parking is £3 per hour on a weekend with... Read full review
GillO190
Ascot, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Couples
So much to explore
Wednesday, 15th May 2019
A huge expanse of parkland with several different entrances, pretty much all with their own car parks (which you do have to pay for and they're not cheap). Virginia Water lake is pretty and you can... Read full review
LaurenLR
Trip Type:
Solo travel
Lovely walk and amazing views
Sunday, 19th May 2019
Lovely walk - lots of nature (deer and red kites) and amazing views of Windsor Castle. The double rows of trees on either side are very pretty. There are no seats until you get to the statue but you... Read full review