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Christmas at Windsor Castle

View of Windsor Castle from the Long Walk. Snow covers the ground.
View of Windsor Castle from the Long Walk ©
  • Next event: Thursday 21 Nov 2024
    Every Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday (Thursday 21 Nov 2024 - Monday 6 Jan 2025)
    Excl dates: Wednesday 25 Dec 2024, Thursday 26 Dec 2024, Friday 27 Dec 2024
  • Christmas displays are included in standard admission to the Castle.

    Advance price:
    Adult £30.00
    Young Person (18-24) £19.50
    Child (5-17) £15.00
    Disabled Person £15.00
    Access companion Free
    Under 5 Free

    On-the-day price:
    Adult £33.00
    Young Person (18-24) £21.50
    Child (5-17) £16.50
    Disabled Person £16.50
    Access companion Free
    Under 5 Free
  • Adults, Children / Families
    The Christmas tree in St George's Hall©

    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. 

    Christmas at Windsor Castle©

    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 miniature Christmas trees in the Saloon and Hall, as well as a garland decorating the staircase, will be the final stage in the year-long celebrations marking the centenary of the Dolls' House.

    Queen Mary's Dolls' House is housed in Windsor Castle©

    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.

    ONLINE LECTURE
    A Victorian Christmas
    1 upcoming event

    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.

    ACTIVITY
    Festive Family Fun at Windsor Castle
    Every Sun, Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat

    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.

    Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's Christmas Gifts ©


    The income from your ticket contributes directly to The Royal Collection Trust, a registered charity. The aims of The Royal Collection Trust are the care and conservation of the Royal Collection, and the promotion of access and enjoyment through exhibitions, publications, loans and educational activities.