Windsor Castle
Home to royalty and 1,000 years of royal history.
Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world. It is open to visitors throughout the year.
Founded by William the Conqueror in the 11th century, it has since been the home of 40 monarchs.
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Visiting the Castle ©
Highlights
Top things to see and do at Windsor Castle
With so much to see and do, take a look at our list of recommendations to make your visit extra special.
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Christmas at Windsor Castle
Experience a warm winter welcome at the official residence of His Majesty The King and see the State Apartments decorated for Christmas.
100 years of Queen Mary's Dolls' House
See the Dolls' House at Windsor Castle, and marvel at Edwardian life in miniature.
Shopping and eating
Windsor Castle Shops
Visit the Castle shops with plenty of luxury gifts available to purchase.
Undercroft Café
Make time for tea and cake in the Undercroft Café, one of the oldest surviving spaces in the 1,000-year-old Castle.
Children and families
Download a family activity trail
Download one of our free trails for children aged 7 – 11 to learn more about the Castle.
Top five things to look out for
Find the place where 10 kings are buried, including Henry VIII and Charles I.
Things to do
Pick up a family multimedia guide and learn about the Castle with Scorch the dragon as your guide.
About the Castle
Who built the Castle?
Find out which kings & queens built and changed Windsor Castle over the centuries.
Fire at the Castle
In 1992 fire destroyed many rooms at the Castle. The award-winning restoration took 5 years to complete.
Access and mobility
Windsor Castle is accessible. Concessionary rates are available if you have a disability and we offer a free access companion ticket which can be booked online.
The Castle is situated at the top of a steep hill, long distances have to be covered and much of the site is outdoors. You may wish to download a photo journey (PDF) to help you plan your visit. For travel information, see the section on our mobility page.
An accessible café, toilets, and a Changing Places are available.
Registered assistance dogs are welcome and a number of Wardens are Dementia Friends, please ask staff for any assistance.
The multimedia guide is available in British Sign Language (BSL) and with subtitles.
General information on visiting is available on our Practical Information page.
For detailed access information, please select one of the options below. For any other information, you can contact the Specialist Sales team on +44 (0)303 123 7324 or by emailing [email protected].
For detailed access information on visiting the Castle and Windsor town, please see AccessAble's guide to the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead.
Schools
Bring the curriculum to life with a visit to Windsor Castle. We offer a range of interactive workshops, tours, learning activities and resources for nursery, primary and secondary pupils. If you are a teacher or group organiser, our schools visit information will help you plan your day.
Groups
Group bookings
It is essential to pre-book your group visit. Buy your tickets online or over the telephone.
Coach parking
There's coach parking in Windsor town centre. Unfortunately coaches can't drop off or pick up directly outside the Castle.
Guiding
Windsor Castle-authorised Blue Badge Guides are welcome to guide within the Precincts, but not inside the Castle.
