Windsor Castle, London

Located at Windsor in the English county of Berkshire, Windsor Castle is the royal residence of British kings and queens. The original castle, built by William the Conqueror in the 11th century, protected Norman dominance near London. Explore this historic fortress, boasting a 1000-year legacy and having housed 39 monarchs. If you're considering Europe travel packages, make sure to include a visit to the Windsor Castle in your itinerary.

Spread over 5 hectares of land, Windsor Castle is an architectural marvel that boasts of magnificent buildings and regal interiors. The commanding towers are so huge that they can be seen from anywhere in the city. There are two big courtyards, the Middle Ward and Upper Ward, each with its own colossal structures. You can visit the St. George’s Chapel inside the Castle which is an active centre of worship that is still used for prayers and weddings. Windsor Castle is used today by the Queen who visits every weekend for private obligations as well as to host State Visits of overseas Presidents.

• Visit the magnificent Windsor Castle and take a quick tour around the royal residence of the British lords and Queens.
• Witness the new group of soldiers marching in red coats and replacing the old soldiers in during the historic ‘Changing the guard’ event which is a significant ceremony with military purpose.
• See the beautiful doll house made for Queen Mary which is the replica of a luxurious house furnished with electricity, lifts, fresh hot water and a library with 700 small books.
• Go on a small trip through the splendid St. George’s Chapel and be mesmerised at its finest Gothic architectural style and see the tombs of eminent British rulers.
• Visit the State Apartments and catch a glimpse of the beautiful paintings on the roof, intricate carvings and gorgeous artworks adorning the place.
• Take a relaxing Long Walk in the Windsor Great Park that spans nearly six miles in the Castle Grounds.

By Train: Board a train at the London Paddington station and exit at Windsor & Eton Central from where you can walk to Windsor Castle in 6 minutes. Alternatively, you can take a train from London Waterloo, alight at Windsor & Eton Riverside and walk to Windsor Castle.

By Bus: Take a bus on Green Line 702 from the Victoria Bus Station that drops you at Windsor right in front of the palace.

By Car: You can drive directly to Windsor Castle from the London city centre but traffic is quite high and the tolls as well as parking fee are exorbitantly expensive.

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The best time to visit Windsor Castle is during the weekdays as the place gets a little crowded during the weekends. If you want to witness the historic ritual of the changing of the guard at 11 AM, visit Windsor Castle by morning or go by noon to avoid the tourist crowds.

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• Visitors have to go through a security check at the entrance of Windsor Castle. Large bags, backpacks and sharp objects are not permitted inside the Castle. Make sure you visit without any of them.
• Consuming food and water is not allowed inside St. George’s Chapel but water with lids can be used in State Apartments. You can purchase water and beverages from the small cafe on the ground.
• Taking photos and video inside the State Apartment, St. George’s Chapel and Semi-State Rooms are not allowed but you can click pictures elsewhere in the Windsor Castle.
• Windsor castle has about 1000 rooms and hence opt for an audio guided tour to make the best of your visit to the Castle.

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