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Windsor Castle

Windsor Castle

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Windsor Castle is the largest and oldest occupied castle in the world and it's rich history spans almost 1,000 years.

Your entry ticket includes access to:

  • The State Apartments decorated with some of the finest works of art from the Royal Collection, including works by Canaletto, Gainsborough, Rembrandt and Rubens.
  • Restored rooms damaged by the 1992 fire. The fire damaged over 100 rooms and some of the castle's works of art. The restoration work was completed in 1997 by some of Europe's finest craftsmen.
  • Semi-state rooms, formerly George IV's private aparments and some of the most richly decorated rooms in the castle. (Open October - March)
  • St George's Chapel is one of England's finest examples of Gothic architecture. It is the spiritual home of the Order of the Garter, established by Edward III in 1348, and also contains the tombs of ten sovereigns, including Henry VIII and Charles I.
  • The Drawing Gallery which shows exhibitions from the Royal Library at Windsor Castle. The current exhibition marking the 90th birthday of The Duke of Edinburgh brings together photographs, memorabilia, paintings and gifts to illustrate his life, work and wide-ranging interests. The exhibition runs until 22 January 2012 and you can find out more on the exhibition microsite.

As the Castle is a working royal residence, it's opening hours are subject to change. Please check the castle's opening times or call the 24 hour information line on 01753 831118.

 

Combined ticket savings

Find out how much you can save when you buy a combined rail and entry ticket to Windsor Castle. Just add the combined ticket price in bold to the cost of your rail ticket to Windsor & Eton Riverside or Windsor & Eton Central. You can find the cost of your rail ticket by using our online journey planner.

You can but combined rail and entry tickets from our Customer Service Centre or from any staffed train station. Make sure you buy your combined rail and entry ticket before you get to Windsor as Windsor Castle can only sell you entry at the 'on gate' price.

 

 

'On gate'
price

 

Combined
ticket price

 Saving
Adult£16.50 £13.60* £2.90
Child
(aged 5-17)
£9.90 £8.20* £1.70
Senior
(60+ or Senior Railcard)
£15.00 £12.40* £2.60
Student
(16-25 Railcard)
£15.00 £12.40* £2.60

* Price excludes rail travel to/from Windsor & Eton Riverside or Windsor Central

You can save money when you travel by train if you travel at off peak times with our Off Peak and Super Off Peak tickets. If there are 3 or 4 people travelling together you can save money with a GroupSave discount - 3 or 4 people travel, only 2 pay. If you're travelling to Waterloo, you can get low cost travel from just £1 each way on selected journeys with megatrain.

 

Getting there

Take the train to Windsor & Eton Riverside, where it's a short walk to Windsor Castle.

There are regular trains to Windsor & Eton Riverside from:

  • London Waterloo via Richmond, direct in under 60 minutes

Ther are also regular trains to Windsor & Eton Central:

  • London Paddington, change at Slough.

Use our online journey planner to check train times and ticket costs.

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Opening times

Windsor Castle is open all year round, except 6th April, 18th June & 25-26 December. Also on 8th April the castle is open from 1300.

March - October: 0945 - 1715 (last admission at 1600)
November - February: 0915 - 1615 (last admission at 1500)

State rooms are closed on the following dates:

On these dates, The Precincts, Queen Mary's Dolls' House and The Drawings Gallery will continue to be open. Reduced admission charges will apply.

  • 9-20 January

  • 2 March

  • 3 April

  • 16-19 June

St George's Chapel is closed to visitors on Sundays as services are held throughout the day. An evening service takes place at 1715 which visitors are welcome to attend. The chapel is also closed:

  • 22nd February open from 1030 

  • 7th April open from 1100

  • 5th May closed from 1300

  • 15-18th June open from 1030

  • 19th July closed from 1300

  • 14th November closed from 1300

  • 14th December open from 1030

Windsor Castle is a working royal residence and may close for official entertaining or state ceremonies. Please check the castle's opening times or call the 24 hour information line on 01753 831118.

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Related Links

- Windsor Castle

- Royal Collection - Palaces, Residences & Art Collections

- Windsor Tourist Information

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