Windsor Historical
Windsor Castle
Without a shadow of a doubt, the main attraction in Windsor is Windsor Castle, and what brings in busloads of tourists each week. Windsor Castle is one of the only three official residences of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (The other two being Buckingham Palace, and Holyrood Palace). The Castle dates back to the time [...]
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Tel: +44 20 7766 7304
The Changing of the Guard
The Changing of the guard at Windsor castle takes place daily at 11:00am (April to July end) and on every other day for the rest of the year, depending on the month these are either odd or even. The Changing of the guard does not take place on Sundays and is weather permitting, The odd/even [...]
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Ascot Racecourse
Founded in 1711 by Queen Anne, it remains one of the leading race courses in the UK. Ascot Racecourse is a short drive from Windsor and a fine place to spend an afternoon on a Summers day. The Royal Meeting is held annually in June and a major attraction, the highlight of which is the [...]
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Tel: 0870 727 1234
Eton College
The star attraction of Eton, and the school famous for teaching the likes of Prince William and Harry and nineteen British Prime ministers including David Cameron. Founded by Henry VI, the college can be found after a short walk down Eton High Street (as can the college gift shop – open 11:00 am – 3:30 [...]
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Tel: 01753 671177
Windsor Bridge
Formerly a road bridge, but now pedestrianized Windsor Bridge passes over the river Thames between Windsor and Eton. Said to have been first built in the 12th century AD, the earliest reference to it Windsor Bridge is recorded in 1172 AD when Osbert de Bray collected over £4 from tolls. The wooden bridge was replaced [...]
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Dorney Court
A Tudor manor house built in 1440 and home to the Palmer family for over four hundred and fifty years. A grade one listed building, the house is only Manor house of Dorney Village in Berkshire and was recorded as such in the Domesday book. The house is open to the public in May and [...]
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Tel: 01628 604638
Eton High Street
Eton is a charming small town just across the river from Windsor, few visitors to the area will want to miss the High Street. Best known for Eton College, the famous public school favoured by both Royals and politicians alike. The High Street has an eclectic mix of antique and curio shops, café’s (Try Gilbeys), [...]
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Windsor Museum
Did you know the first ever aerial postal service flew between Hendon(North London) and Windsor during September 1911? Or that in The 1820′s George IV kept a giraffe from Egypt in Windsor Great park?…Well these are just a few of the quirky facts you can learn about Windsor in this intimate little museum located in [...]
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Tel: 01628 685686
The Round Tower
An iconic part of Windsor Castle, and closed for over 40 years, 2011 sees the reopening of the Round Tower. Superb views can be had here across Windsor, including Windsor Great Park, St Georges Chapel..
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