Windsor Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Windsor Castle featuring heritage architecture and château or palace
Windsor
Windsor
St. Georges Chapel featuring interior views, heritage elements and a church or cathedral
Savill Garden featuring interior views

A theme park, theatre and parkland make for an ideal family escapade amid some of Britain’s most historic and regal structures. If the flag is up, the queen is in.

With its 11th-century castle, glorious chapel and rolling countryside, Windsor is a perfect place for a member of the royal family to spend the weekend. Just across the Windsor Bridge on the River Thames from the renowned Eton College, this village has a quaint high street and extensive parkland. Climb up to the bucolic knolls above the castle for the best views of this medieval hamlet.

Gaze up at the central tower of Windsor Castle, the world’s oldest and largest inhabited castle. When the queen is in residence the Royal Standard flag flies from the turret. Tours provide access to the opulent chambers of the State Apartments and the rest of the compound. Examine miniature models of the Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House and attend the Changing the Guard ceremony.

In the Lower Ward stands St. George’s Chapel, where royal weddings take place and former monarchs are buried. Marvel at the stone fan-vaulted ceiling and the stained-glass windows.

Bring the whole family to a pantomime or comedy act in the Theatre Royal. These shows are often attended by royalty.

An alternative day out for the kids is LEGOLAND®, where dragons, wizards and pirates are brought to life in Lego form beside thrilling rides.

Browse the stores in the Windsor Royal Shopping Centre and explore the woodland and rolling terrain of the 4,800-acre (1,900-hectare) Windsor Great Park.

Venture west into the green countryside and tour the Dorney Court manor house. Period décor and portraits of the affluent Palmer family adorn the estate, while manicured gardens and Dorney Lake enclose it.

The River Thames runs along the northern end of Windsor in the western outskirts of London. Fly to Heathrow Airport and drive west for 8 miles (13 kilometers) to get here in about 15 minutes. Explore the northern bank of the river for the high street and college of Eton.

Live like a king or queen for the day in Windsor.

Where to stay in Windsor

Windsor Castle featuring heritage architecture and château or palace

Windsor City Centre

4.5/5(122 area reviews)

The great bars and beautiful river views are top of the list for many visitors to Windsor City Centre. A stop by Thames Path or Thames River might round out your trip.

Windsor City Centre
Eton

Eton

Eton is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Thames Path and Thames River while you're in town.

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Old Windsor

Old Windsor is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Windsor Great Park and Thames Path while in the area.

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Park

When in Park, you can plan a visit to LEGOLAND® Windsor and Windsor Great Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Clewer East

While Clewer East isn't home to many top sights, LEGOLAND® Windsor and Windsor Racecourse are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Clewer North

While visiting Clewer North, you might make a stop by sights like Windsor Racecourse and Thames Path.

Clewer North
De Vere Beaumont Estate
De Vere Beaumont Estate
4 out of 5
Burfield Road, Berkshire, Windsor, England
The price is Rp1.965.999 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
Rp1.965.999
Rp2.359.199 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Windsor. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Nice staff. Great breakfast and pool. Corporate event take over ruined one night,"

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025

De Vere Beaumont Estate
Stunning 1-bed Studio in Windsor
Stunning 1-bed Studio in Windsor
3 out of 5
Windsor, England
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Windsor. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Windsor Castle and LEGOLAND® Windsor are ...
Misdescribed, and unsafe
"Where do I start The property was described as a studio. It stated that everyone in my party would be undestrurbed in the accomodation. This is untrue and breaches the trades description legislation The property has a shared kitchen with no privacy in it. The only TV is in the kitchen and so relaxing ..."

Reviewed on 22 Sep 2024

Stunning 1-bed Studio in Windsor
Harte and Garter
Harte and Garter
2 out of 5
31 High St, Windsor, England
The price is Rp1.272.117 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
Rp1.272.117
Rp1.526.540 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Windsor. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and housekeeping. Popular attractions Windsor Castle and LEGOLAND® Windsor are located nearby.
7.6/10 Good! (196 reviews)
Great location at competitive price
"Returned to hotel where we married in 2014. Since reopening, post-COVID, breakfast is no longer available and decor (especially carpets) looks tired. Our room overlooking castle was highly desirable, but subject to some road noise. Hotel management could improve guests’ enjoyment by providing information ..."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2025

Harte and Garter
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
SnoozeDen Westmead – Windsor Castle & Legoland
SnoozeDen Westmead – Windsor Castle & Legoland
3 out of 5
Windsor, England
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Windsor. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Windsor Castle and LEGOLAND® Windsor are ...
6.6/10 (3 reviews)
Close to thorpe park and legoland
"Great location, on the heathrow flight path which we knew, easy parking, and good comms."

Reviewed on 19 Apr 2025

SnoozeDen Westmead – Windsor Castle & Legoland
King Edward Apartments
King Edward Apartments
4.5 out of 5
114-116 St. Leonards Road, Windsor, England
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury apartment in Windsor. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Windsor Castle and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (67 reviews)
"Pretty clean, nice walk to town centre and transit. Parking a bit tight by North American standards. Lift available. Beds comfy and the owners/property managers as well as the cleaner were all wonderful."

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2025

King Edward Apartments
Stunning 1-bed Studio in Windsor
Stunning 1-bed Studio in Windsor
3 out of 5
Windsor, England
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Windsor. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Windsor Castle and LEGOLAND® Windsor are ...
Misdescribed, and unsafe
"Where do I start The property was described as a studio. It stated that everyone in my party would be undestrurbed in the accomodation. This is untrue and breaches the trades description legislation The property has a shared kitchen with no privacy in it. The only TV is in the kitchen and so relaxing ..."

Reviewed on 22 Sep 2024

Stunning 1-bed Studio in Windsor
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Windsor

4.5
Top destination
5 - Excellent
116
5 - Excellent 57%
4 - Good
71
4 - Good 35%
3 - Okay
14
3 - Okay 7%
2 - Disappointing
2
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
1
1 - Terrible 0%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Great train link to Twickenham!

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Loved the river setting & the castle but Windsor town centre was just like any other

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Windsor is a lovely place with the Castle to visit, a lovely shopping area and good strret food and superb restaurants

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Visit to Windsor Castle recommend. Buy tickets on line the day before to avoid the long queue

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Nice little town. Touristic, as expected.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Shops are lovely albeit some empty outlets. A lot of homeless.

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