Christmas at Windsor Castle

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Festive Family Fun at Windsor Castle 2026-7

Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world, will offer a festive experience steeped in royal history. In St George’s Hall, the largest room in the Castle, a towering, 20-foot-high Nordmann fir tree grown in Windsor Great Park will be decked with thousands of sparkling lights and shimmering green and gold ornaments. 

Garlands will decorate the Grand Staircase and mantels in the Waterloo Chamber, featuring new hand-carved golden plaster fruits modelled on the Grinling Gibbons wood carvings that can be spotted by visitors throughout the Castle. 

In the Crimson Drawing Room, one of the ornate Semi-State Rooms only open during the winter months, the rich red silk walls and gilded details will provide a sumptuous backdrop for another dazzling, 16-foot-high Christmas tree.

Please note Windsor Castle is closed every Tuesday (except for Tuesday 22 and Tuesday 29 December 2026), Wednesday and on select dates in December; please check the website ahead of your visit.

Queen Mary's Dolls' House

Inside the miniature world of Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House, visitors will discover a tiny Christmas tree and festive garlands, complete with ornaments made from glass beads repurposed from vintage necklaces, and tiny candles made with real candle wax.

St George's Chapel

St George’s Chapel will be open to visitors to the Castle on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and daily services are open to all, seven days a week. Advent, the period leading up to Christmas, begins on Sunday, 29 November.  

Windsor Castle Christmas Café menu

The Undercroft Café, located in the oldest part of the Castle, will serve a special seasonal menu, perfect for warming up after a stroll around the Castle precincts.

Windsor Castle festive events for children

On 12 and 13 December, there will be festive wreath-making workshops in the Castle’s Learning Centre, taking inspiration from the decorations around the historic rooms.
 
On 12 and 13 December, there will be a weekend of festive Victorian-themed family activities with arts and crafts activities also available throughout the school holidays. 

Windsor Castle seasonal evening tours

On select dates in November and December, visitors can enjoy an exclusive evening tour through the State Apartments at Windsor Castle.

Windsor Castle Gift ideas

Windsor Castle's magnificent Christmas decorations and ornaments are inspired by the royal residences and other icons of the British royal family.  From glistening snowflakes and sparkling Christmas trees to jewelled crowns and adorable corgis, add a touch of decadence to your home at the most wonderful time of year.  Browse for Christmas gift inspiration in the Castle shops or pick your favourites in Royal Collection's online shop.

All images © Royal Collection Enterprises Limited 2026 | Royal Collection Trust