2025 marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of Joseph Mallord William Turner (1775–1851), one of the most widely admired and influential British artists of all time. 

Drop by the Castle's Learning Centre during the Easter school holidays, and get creative with some Turner-inspired arts and crafts. Make a memento to take home and enjoy a free trail as you further explore the Castle. 

The image above shows a pencil and watercolour drawing of Windsor Castle by Turner. The watercolour was made when Turner was about 20 years old, and is one of several views of Windsor and other sites along the Thames Valley made throughout his life. Some of the details are fanciful, such as the height of the Round Tower and the removal of the south western wall to reveal St George's Chapel and the Curfew Tower.