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Guide To Windsor Castle

Built 1165-1179, Windsor Castle was originally one of the Norman castles marking the route into London taken by William the Conqueror. 

The site was ideal for a royal castle as it was out of town but within a day’s journey. Because of the position of Windsor, it had vast amounts of money spent on it, turning it into a palace without changing it from a fortress. The attached parkland provided both hunting and timber for construction and fuel.

It is the largest inhabited castle in the world, divided into three wards: the lower – St George’s Chapel, built in the perpendicular style and housing the Albert Memorial chapel; the middle – the Round Tower from which one can see twelve counties; the upper – which contains the private and state apartments.

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Windsor Castle Information


Windsor SL4 1NJ.

Phone

03031 237304

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Opening Hours

Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:15 PM

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:15 PM

Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:15 PM

Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:15 PM

Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:15 PM

NOTE: Venues often have seasonal opening hours or can be subject to change and kitchen hours are often shorter, so it's always wise to check with the venue before visiting.
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Windsor Castle Reviews

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Review from Google Places

8 March 2026

A fantastic place to see. The history of the royal family was really interesting. There’s a lot of walking, but it isn’t as steep as the castle in Edinburgh. You can’t take photos inside, which is a bummer, because there are so many photo opportunities and such beautiful works of art.

The chapel is closed on Sunday. We didn’t get to see it.

Bel Sped

Review from Google Places

7 March 2026

The castle is amazing! Could probably skip the doll house if short on time. The state apartments are a sight to see, sadly no pbotos inside of the castle only the exterior. Got to see the changing of the Kingsguard. Very much worth a trip. Came with a tour group, our group was first in line.

Tim Krauss

Review from Google Places

4 February 2026

One of the most impressive attractions I’ve ever visited. The architectural structure is stunning, the level of maintenance is extremely high, and the rooms inside the castle are truly breathtaking. A must-visit.

Unfortunately, photography is not allowed inside, but the experience is still absolutely amazing.

Highly recommended!

Alon Danino

Review from Google Places

25 January 2026

I visited Windsor Castle yesterday and absolutely loved the experience. The castle is incredibly impressive, full of history and beautifully maintained. Walking through the State Apartments felt like stepping back in time, and the views over the surrounding area were stunning.

The atmosphere was calm and majestic, and everything was very well organised. I was especially impressed by St George’s Chapel — truly breathtaking. It was a memorable visit and definitely worth seeing if you’re in the area. Highly recommended.

Gulnara

Review from Google Places

6 January 2026

Absolutely gorgeous 😍. All the family loved it! Also it was very nice that the audio guide was included in the price ticket, we have learned so much and our children had fun spotting different parts of objects around the rooms.

We have visited on a Friday afternoon and it was crowded! Even so, plenty of room to move around and enjoy it.

It took us about 2 hours, but we skipped the Queen’s Doll House, the queue for that was ridiculous.

Aisha Muda