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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

What's on

21 November - 6 January

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.

Throughout 2024

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

Try our online games

How much do you know about Henry VIII?

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.

Who lived at the Castle?

Queen Victoria spent most of the year at Windsor.

Fire at the Castle

In 1992 fire destroyed many rooms at the Castle. The award-winning restoration took 5 years to complete.

Visitors over the centuries

Windsor Castle has welcomed visitors for hundreds of years.

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 prices

We offer a groups discount for bookings of 15 people or more.

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.

Book tickets

Booking for 15+ people?

Windsor Castle 2024 Standard Admission

01 Jan 2024 - 30 Dec 2024
Book a ticket to Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world and home to 1,000 years of royal history.
In advance
On the day
Adult
£30.00
£33.00
Young Person (18-24)
£19.50
£21.50
Child (5-17)
£15.00
£16.50
Disabled Person
£15.00
£16.50
Access companion
Free
Free
Under 5
Free
Free
Show all prices

Windsor Castle 2025 Standard Admission

01 Jan 2025 - 29 Dec 2025
Book a ticket to Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world and home to 1,000 years of royal history.
In advance
On the day
Adult
£31.00
£35.00
Young Person (18-24)
£20.00
£23.00
Child (5-17)
£15.50
£17.50
Disabled Person
£15.50
£17.50
Access companion
Free
Free
Under 5
Free
Free
Show all prices

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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.