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With Windsor in the global spotlight once again for The King’s Coronation Concert we’re looking forward to a busy summer season ahead.
Domestic day visits and overnight stays are on the up and international visitors are returning, most notably from the USA but also from across Europe and most recently from China. We look forward to welcoming your guests in the months ahead.
We’ve now added a group friendly restaurant guide to our travel trade portal featuring 12 town centre eateries all offering something different.
We'll be updating and adding to this list over time and if there’s anything specific you need for your clients please let us know. We’ll be happy to help.
Enjoying Royal Ascot's Queen Anne Enclosure
From 20 – 24 June, thrill seekers and racegoers will come together to escape the ordinary and indulge in a week of celebration at Royal Ascot. Steeped in history, this illustrious event sets the stage for world-class horse racing in all its glory, igniting passions and inspiring new generations to leave their everyday at the door.
With a spacious grandstand and numerous outdoor lawns, Ascot racecourse can host groups of all sizes allowing visitors to enjoy some of the best dining experiences and thrilling racing on offer making Royal Ascot the perfect occasion to celebrate together this summer.
Discounts available for groups of 15 or more, with even greater discounts available for groups of 49 or more.
Tickets from £49pp*
Planning ahead? Tickets for Royal Ascot 2024 will be on sale from Thursday 22nd June 2023. Secure your 2024 tickets early and enjoy tickets at our best price rate before October 31st 2023.
For more information contact groups@ascot.co.uk or call 0344 346 3000
*T&Cs apply
Afternoon tea for groups at The Savill Garden
Served in a reserved area of The Savill Garden Kitchen, your group can reminisce on the day with an exquisite afternoon tea including:
A selection of finger sandwiches, a range of delicate cakes and sweets, and a traditional scone served with Cornish clotted cream and strawberry jam, served with a pot of English Breakfast tea.
Combined Savill Garden admission and afternoon tea
• Price: £30.95 per person
• Available: 01 Apr – 30 Nov (Monday – Friday from 3.30pm)
• Minimum group size: 10
• Maximum group size: 50
Advance bookings only: Please call 01753 847543 and allow at least 10 days’ notice.
Allergens: We use a wide range of ingredients in our kitchen some of which may contain allergens. If you have a specific allergy or dietary requirement, please let us know at the time of booking.
Ascot Racecourse
Giddy up! Get ready for a great weekend at Ascot! Enjoy a two-night stay for two at Village Hotel Bracknell and enjoy all the racing action with tickets to the Summer Mile Racing Weekend on 15 July 2023.
Village Hotel Bracknell is located just 10 minutes away from Ascot Racecourse. This offer includes two-night stay (14 and 15 July), breakfast and two race day tickets in the King Edward Enclosure.
Full details here.
Eton College's Verey Gallery
Montem, a peculiar and spectacular Eton ceremony, was celebrated for centuries until it was abolished in 1844. First recorded in 1561, Montem was at one time an initiation ceremony for boys. By the 19th century it had become a grand pageant, in which Etonians processed in elaborate ceremonial and military dress from the College to Salt Hill in Slough. Huge crowds flocked to see the procession, glimpse royalty who attended, and participate by giving money in exchange for a pinch of salt and a souvenir card.
This exhibition traces the traditional event through historic artwork, archival records and rare surviving examples of ornate Montem costume.
Exhibition free and open to the public on Sunday afternoons, no need to book, access through the Museum Eton Life, Baldwin’s Shore. Or open by appointment, Monday to Friday, 10am-4pm, please contact collections@etoncollege.org.uk for more information.
Runnymede on Thames
Throughout 2023, The Runnymede on Thames Hotel & Spa will be undergoing an extensive refurbishment, at the end of which it will be repurposed as a Warner Leisure Hotel. Although the team are still looking forward to welcoming guests and the hotel will be operating as usual in many areas, please be aware that there may be changes to some facilities and the offering and the hotel may not always be looking at its best as there will be ongoing construction.
Check out bedrooms rates from £125, champagne afternoon teas from £35, and details of their shuttle bus service to Windsor town centre here.
Giggling Squid Windsor
Giggling Squid is all about the spirit of Thai mealtimes – plentiful dishes, bold flavours and exotic ingredients to be shared and enjoyed. Offering a feast for the eyes as well as the taste buds, Windsor Giggling Squid celebrates Thailand’s stunning flora with its unique botanical interior.
Two menu choices are available for groups priced at £16.50pp for two courses and £21.99pp for three courses.
The Dining Room restaurant at Residence Inn
For guests staying at the Residence Inn, Slough, the 9th floor Dining Room Restaurant and sky bar has just launched a new menu.
Their chefs have created a variety of bespoke menus to impress even the most discerning of diners. Using only the best produce from the land, sea and field, and drawing inspiration from around the globe, our chefs pride themselves on serving up delicious dishes cooked to perfection.
The Dining Room offers modern mixed European cuisine, with carefully curated healthy options to suit life on the go. Choose from starters, mains, desserts and sharers, as well as their kids menu that's perfect for little ones.
Windsor Carriages
Delight your group with a private carriage drive along The Long Walk at Windsor Castle. Ideal for smaller corporate or leisure groups, event hire and team building from £800.00 for 2 hours.
Windsor Carriage Horse Drawn Carriage Tours Offer
⭐️ A truly unique experience
⭐️ 2 to 6 seater carriages
⭐️ Tailored itinerary for groups and corporate events
⭐️ Collection and return from all major Windsor venues
⭐️ All year-round, in all weather
⭐️ Capacities of up to 24 guests throughout the day
Enjoy an unforgettable trip on the UK's oldest licensed horse drawn hackney carriage in operation.
Visit our website for more information.
Goswell House Superior Room
Right in the middle of Windsor’s town-centre, with Windsor Castle and countless restaurants, bars, and shops practically on our doorstep, our 17-room self-service hotel is perfect for business and leisure travellers alike. Whether you just need a base while you’re out exploring the historic town, or a place to decompress after a long day at work, do it in style with our spacious air-conditioned en-suite rooms.
2-minute walk from Central train station and 6 from Riverside. Paid parking nearby. Self-service Continental Breakfast available.
Use code RBWM2324 for 10% off, or for longstays/group bookings contact us directly or book online.
Danesfield House Hotel
Danesfield House sits overlooking the River Thames between Henley and Marlow and the Chiltern Hills beyond, amongst 65 acres of the most impressive, landscaped gardens.
Brimming with history, Danesfield House was once home to the Intelligence Section of the RAF. In 1901 the house was re-built as a family home for Robert William Hudson, and in 1991, it first opened its doors as a hotel.
Danesfield has a packed calendar of summer events including Father’s Day Lunch, Walking & History Tours, Family Summer Sizzle BBQs and Afternoon Tea Week.
Check out these and their sensational summer room offers on their website.
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