Royal Windsor

Tuesday 17 April 2018

Beautiful, regal and full of history, Windsor is the perfect short break destination. Find out when to see the Changing of the Guard at Windsor Castle and the best of what Windsor has to offer in 48 hours.

Day 1 – Arrive in Windsor

Windsor Castle and Changing of the Guard
If visiting Windsor CastIe, it is a good idea to get there early to find the best spot to watch the Changing of the Guard. The royal ceremony usually takes place at 11:00am on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, but the schedule does change.

After the ceremony, go and explore Windsor Castle and all its ancient grandeur. It’s the Queen’s official home and the oldest inhabited castle in the world.

 

St George’s Chapel
Open to visitors Monday to Saturday and located within the walls of Windsor Castle, St George’s Chapel is a sight of uniquely English Gothic architecture. Considered one of the most beautiful ecclesiastical buildings in Britain, construction of the chapel began over 500 years ago under the reign of Edward IV. The chapel is the final resting place of 10 monarchs, including Henry VIII and Charles I.

Eton College
Eton has schooled some of the brightest and most famous minds, including both Prince Harry and Prince William, Hugh Laurie and Tom Hiddleston. Guided tours of Eton College are available from 2 pm – 4 pm every Friday between 4 May and 7 September.

 

Frogmore House
Frogmore House has been a favourite royal retreat since George III’s reign. Located in Home Park of Windsor Castle, it’s open to visitors for three days in the June and to pre-booked groups of 15 people or more throughout August. 

Please note, both Eton College and Frogmore House have limited viewing opportunities.

 

Food and drink
The town has plenty of eateries to suit all budgets. For a quintessential English experience, go to the Michelin-starred Coworth Park. Its elegant Drawing Room offers scenic views of the surrounding countryside and the drinks menu has more than 20 varieties of tea.

 

Day 2 – See Windsor’s wild side and its racecourse

Windsor Great Park
The historic parkland is a vast green space teeming with monuments, ancient forests, spectacular garden displays, rare wildlife and colourful flora.

 

The River Thames.

Stroll the riverside pathway and stop by coffee shops, bars and brasseries that line the waterfront. While riverside, see more of Windsor with a drink at hand on a riverboat that takes you to the private jetty of Windsor Racecourse.

 

Windsor Racecourse

Close to Windsor Castle, this is the ultimate racing destination. From the town centre, you can hop aboard a riverboat to the famous racecourse. Between April and October, the racecourse is packed with exciting events such as Monday Night Racing, the Best of British Festival, and Ladies Day. For everything you need to know about events and days at the Racecourse, see their website.

 

How to get there?

By train: Direct trains from London Paddington and Waterloo to Windsor & Eton Central Station take about 40 minutes. Trains to Windsor & Eton Riverside take an extra 10 minutes but both stations are a short walk to Windsor Castle.

By coach: Travel by coach from London Victoria with Greenline or National Express. Coach travel takes just over 1 hour.

 

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