There is a link to the British Army website from here too with confirmation of the full schedule. Windsor Castle offers an exciting family programme every Saturday throughout the year, linked to the amazing history of the Castle, the magnificent art on display and the royal residents past and present who have lived here.
The programme includes storytelling and dressing up in replica historic costume and armour, and art and craft workshops where families can get creative together. Royal Collection Trust recently transformed the visitor experience of Windsor Castle. The works are complete and visitors can enjoy many improvements, including newly opened spaces and a cafe.
It features a bronze model of Windsor Castle in , drawing on the most recent research of how the Castle looked in the past. A timeline illustrated with reigning monarchs along the length of the room provides context for the history of the Castle.
The works also introduced step-free access has been introduced throughout the visitor route, an expanded Admissions Centre, new visitor facilities and a dedicated Learning Centre. Visitors can now enjoy freshly prepared meals, including sandwiches, wraps and salads, served alongside an exclusive selection of teas. Sweet treats range from vanilla mille-feuille and vegan chocolate cake to fruit scones and Victoria sponge. St George's Chapel closes at , although visitors are welcome to attend the evensong service at View Map.
Please check the 'provisional closure' dates listed on the Royal Collection website. Castle completely closed December. A band usually accompanies the guard march, although this is subject to weather conditions. Windsor Castle Shops , Windsor and Maidenhead Step into the Windsor Castle shops and experience a world of exclusive gifts and royal souvenirs.
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Top Tips for visiting Windsor Castle Book your tickets in advance and avoid the queues! Visit the official Royal Collection website then print your tickets at home before you arrive. Windsor Castle is a working palace and can close fully or partly at short notice for any reason; always check the provisional closure dates below on a regular basis. One length of the Moat Room features a timeline illustrated with reigning kings and queens. The chapel is closed to visitors on Sundays but open to worshippers.
Visiting with children? The new multimedia tours mean you can choose which route you take to discover the treasures of Windsor Castle. The Ceremonial Route will guide you through the ornate rooms that The Queen uses for official entertaining. Opt for the Historic Route to see the suite of rooms created by Charles II, featuring many of the greatest works of art in the Royal Collection. Today these apartments hold artwork from the Royal Collection, including pieces by Rembrandt, Rubens, and Canaletto.
Today the Queen uses the Semi-State Rooms for official entertaining. British architect Sir Edwin Lutyens worked for three years, from to , to build this room. The result is arguably the most famous dollhouse in the world. It is a nearly perfect scale replica of a s aristocratic home. It includes a library filled to bursting with books from the literary titans of the time, a fully stocked wine cellar and a garden created by Gertrude Jekyll.
It even has working electricity, hot and cold running water and operating lifts elevators. It is particularly noted for its stone-fan vaulting. It is also the planned burial place of Queen Elizabeth II. Beyond the castle walls, in Home Park, is Frogmore. There are numerous watercolors painted by Victoria and her daughters, Princesses Victoria and Louise, on display. The streets of Windsor welcomed the couple in a horse-drawn carriage procession. Harry and Meghan renovated Frogmore to use as their home before moving to the United States.
What strikes many people used to visiting historic ruins or attractions with a 'preservation' or museum like atmosphere is that Windsor Castle is in pristine condition and fully working.
There are around people for whom Windsor Castle is their home, the Queen herself is in residence many weekends. With their subsequent horse drawn carriage tour around Windsor and through Windsor Great Park, this Windsor Royal wedding made Windsor Castle a must see destination for a whole new generation.
From March - October the doors open to the public at 10am every day, including Sunday, and close at 5. From November to February opening time is 10am, closing 4. Last entrance is 90 minutes prior to closing time. Changing of the Guard happens between 11am and Many of the coach tours will commonly stay until around midday departing after the Changing of the Guard. Visitor numbers are also much higher at weekends than during the week.
Lastly, the castle may close for state visits and special occasions so do consult the Windsor Castle official website. This also states the days during the winter when Changing of the Guard takes place and seasonable closing times. Windsor Castle is very easy to find. The main entrance to Windsor Castle is at the top of Castle Hill, on the right. Check Windsor Castle map location. During the winter months when there are no queues, the average visitor will take 90 minutes to two hours in the Castle, although the official Windsor Castle website suggest three hours or more.
At peak times during the summer there are often long queues to the entrance of the State Apartments. On paying your admission you pass through airline style security where bags are put through an x-ray machine and you empty your pockets and pass through a detector door. Once through the security you pick up your audio phone at the kiosk opposite. There is an information desk, toilets and gift shop here too. By the audio kiosk is a sign that details the times of the guided tours that day.
It is from here these tours start. You simply key in the number of the room or place you are in and a full commentary is given. There are many optional commentaries within some commentaries that go into great detail about individual items.
You will be asked to place drinks and food in closed bags before being admitted to the Castle. You can purchase bottled water at the Courtyard Shop at the beginning of your visit.
Many visitors like to time their visit so they can view the Changing of the Guard. Changing of the Guard at Windsor usually takes place at 11am within the Castle grounds Mondays to Saturdays from April until the end of July and on alternate days for the rest of the year, weather permitting.
If you're not visiting the Castle you can still see the band marching through the town around 11am. The barracks is about m from the castle, the band passes the Guildhall and Old Town before turning into the castle at Queen Victoria's statue.
If you're in the Castle, congregate in the parade ground by the main exit in front of St George's Chapel. Most people after getting their introductions and briefings about the castle on their tour will make their way past the moat of the Round Tower not open to the public up to the north terrace.
It is here that the entrance to the State Apartments is situated. From the north terrace you gaze down to Windsor town below and get far reaching views of the surrounding countryside.
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