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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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Prices

Book in advance for the best value

	Advance	On the day
Adult	£28.00	£30.00
Young Person (18-24)	£18.00	£19.50
Child (5-17)	£15.50	£16.50
Disabled	£15.50	£16.50
Under 5	Free	Free
Groups (15 people or more)	View group prices

Book tickets

Family Offer

Families visiting Windsor Castle can save up to £21.00 when booking with us direct.

The family discount is automatically applied at checkout to bookings of at least 1 adult and 2 children, up to 2 Adults and 4 children.

Your ticket includes a multimedia tour.

Admission to the Castle is free for Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Advantage Card holders.

Enjoy free re-admission for a year by asking us to treat your ticket purchase as a donation.
At the end of your visit, ask a Warden to stamp your ticket to convert it into a 1- Year Pass.
Find out more.

Opening times

The Castle is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

	Opening time	Last admission	Closing time
1 March - 31 October	10:00	16:00	17:15
1 November- 28 February	10:00	15:00	16:15

Access to St George’s Chapel may be limited after 14:30, particularly on Saturdays. Please arrive earlier to avoid disappointment.

Entrance to the State Apartments closes 30 minutes after the last admission time.

The Semi-State Rooms usually open from autumn-spring each year. They are currently closed and will reopen in autumn 2023.

Windsor Castle closures

As Windsor Castle is a working royal palace, sometimes the entire Castle or the State Apartments within the Castle need to be closed at short notice.

Friday, 7 April 2023 Castle closed.
Sunday, 9 April 2023 – Castle will open at 13:00.
Sunday, 23 April 2023 – Last admission 11:30, Castle will close at 13:00.
6 - 7 May 2023 – Castle closed.
Sunday, 18 June 2023 - The State Apartments in the Castle will be closed. A reduced admission price applies.
Monday, 19 June 2023 – Castle closed.
Monday, 25 December 2023 - Castle closed.

St George's Chapel

Please note St George’s Chapel is open on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday but it is not part of the visit on Sunday, when it is only open for worship. More details are available on the Chapel website.

Access to St George’s Chapel may be limited after 14:30, particularly on Saturdays. Please arrive earlier to avoid disappointment.

Monday, 20 March - St George's Chapel closing at 13:00
Saturday, 8 April St George’s Chapel opening at 11:00
Saturday, 29 April - St George's Chapel opening at 13:00
Friday, 7 July - St George's Chapel opening at 11:00
Saturday, 22 July - St George's Chapel closing at 13:00
Monday, 4 December - St George's Chapel closing 13:00
Friday, 8 December - St George's Chapel opening 11:00
Saturday, 23 December St George's Chapel closing 13:00

Practical information

We suggest you allow 1½ to 2 hours for your visit. The Castle is at the top of a steep hill and the visitor route covers long distances. We recommend you wear comfortable shoes.
From March 2023 onwards, as you approach the Castle, please be aware of works to improve pedestrian safety on Castle Hill. The area may be busier than usual but our Visitor Services team will endeavour to get you admitted as soon as possible.
Your ticket includes a complimentary multimedia guide, available in English, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Russian and Spanish. The English-lanugage guides feature versions tailored for families (children) and D/deaf and hard of hearing visitors.
When you arrive, you will pass through an airport-style security check. Read more about security & luggage.
Toilets, Changing Places and baby-care facilities are available.
You can take photographs outside the Castle buildings, but not inside the Castle or within St George's Chapel. Read about photography, filming & mobile phones.
The undercroft café in the Castle serves food and drinks, however eating and drinking are not permitted inside the State Apartments or St George's Chapel.

More practical information

Map & directions

Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 1NJ

DIRECTIONS VIA GOOGLE MAPS

By car

There is no visitor car parking at the Castle, so we recommend you use public car parks in the town centre. Details about parking can be found on www.windsor.gov.uk

By train

The nearest stations are 'Windsor & Eton Central' or 'Windsor & Eton Riverside'. Visit National Rail Enquiries for times and fares.

By coach / bus

Green Line 702 service operates daily services from Greenline Coach Station which is near Victoria station, London.

Tour companies operate excursions to Windsor Castle from many London hotels. For details, please ask your hotel concierge.

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.

See the list

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Plate on display in Royal Collection shop

Windsor Castle Shop

Visit the Castle shop with plenty of luxury gifts available to purchase.

Refreshments

Make time for tea and cake in the Undercroft Café at the Castle. The café is situated in one of the oldest surviving spaces in the 1,000 year old Castle.

Try our online games

How much do you know about Henry VIII?

Children with craft activities at Windsor Castle

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.

What's on for children and families

Who built the Castle

William the Conqueror chose the site for Windsor Castle, high above the river Thames.

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.

Visiting the Palaces through the centuries

Visitors over the centuries

Windsor Castle has welcomed visitors for hundreds of years.

Windsor Castle film

Watch a short film about visiting the Castle.

Windsor Castle is accessible. Concessionary rates are available if you have a disability and a companion is admitted free of charge.

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 local area please see AccessAble's guide to the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead.

Mobility access

D/deaf or hard of hearing

Blind or partially-sighted

Autistic visitors

Access events

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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.