Windsor Castle
The King's weekend home for 900 years — State Apartments, St George's Chapel, and the Changing of the Guard.
About
Why visit Windsor Castle
The oldest and largest occupied castle in the world, Windsor has been a royal residence since William the Conqueror. Visitors tour the lavish State Apartments, see Queen Mary's Dolls' House, and step into St George's Chapel — the burial place of ten sovereigns and the site of Harry and Meghan's 2018 wedding.
- Windsor has been home to 40 monarchs across almost a thousand years.
- St George's Chapel is the spiritual home of the Order of the Garter.
- A 1992 fire destroyed 115 rooms — the £37m restoration was finished in 1997.
Not to miss
Highlights
The moments that define a visit to Windsor Castle.
State Apartments
The Waterloo Chamber, St George's Hall and the Grand Reception Room.
St George's Chapel
Burial place of Henry VIII, Charles I and Queen Elizabeth II.
Changing of the Guard
The Household Cavalry marches in the Lower Ward on ceremony days.
Historic Royal Residence
Still an active weekend home for the monarch after 900 years.
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Local know-how
Visitor tips
Small things that turn a good visit into a great one.
Combine with a walk through Windsor Great Park — the Long Walk goes for 4.3 km.
Aim to arrive right at opening — the castle is often used for state events and can close early.
Trains from London Waterloo (~55 min) are cheaper than Paddington via Slough.
Guided tours are included free with your admission — take one.
See it with a guide
Tours & experiences
Curated picks across guided walks, skip-the-line entry and after-hours access.