Step into Christmas and 1,000 years of royal history at Windsor Castle. 

This festive period, see the State Apartments decorated with magnificent Christmas displays.

The highlight of this year's decorations include a 20-foot-high Nordmann Fir tree in St George's Hall, taken from Windsor Great Park and dressed with thousands of twinkling lights. 

Another sparkling Christmas tree will be found in the Crimson Drawing Room – one of the most elaborate Semi-State Rooms, which were created as private apartments for George IV. The rooms are still used today by members of the Royal Family, and are open to visitors over the winter months. 

Queen Mary's Dolls' House

For the first time, specially made Christmas decorations will be added to the tiny rooms in Queen Mary's Dolls' House, a 1:12 scale replica of an Edwardian residence gifted from the nation to Queen Mary, consort of King George V. The new decorations, which include a miniature Christmas tree in the Hall and a garland decorating the staircase, will be the final stage in the year-long celebrations marking the centenary of the Dolls' House.

Online Lecture: A Victorian Christmas

Join Lucy Peter, Curator of Paintings, as she explores how Christmas was celebrated at Windsor Castle and Osborne House during the reign of Queen Victoria.

Festive events for children

Throughout the Christmas holidays, families can participate in festive craft activities and workshops in the Castle's Learning Centre. Explore how the Victorian's celebrated Christmas, and make a memento to take home such as a tree decoration, a wreath or an angel. See more details about festive family fun.

You can read more about things to do with children at the Castle.

Christmas Café menu

After exploring the State Apartments, you can treat yourself in the Undercroft Café where a festive menu is available throughout December. Read more about the Cafe.

Gift ideas

We have a wide selection of Christmas items in our shop, including festive home accessories, charming tree decorations, food hall favourites and luxury hampers. Browse for Christmas gift inspiration in the Castle shops or pick your favourites in our online shop.

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Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's Christmas gifts

Gift giving was an important part of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's Christmases together. The gifts often celebrated places they had been together, and the couple's interest in art and jewellery design. One of Queen Victoria's most cherished gifts was a brooch presented by Prince Albert in 1842, which featured a miniature of their eldest child, Victoria, the Princess Royal. 

Watch our film to find out more about Queen Victoria and Prince Albert’s Christmas gifts.