Information for groups visiting Windsor Castle
Whether your group is interested in a special or private visit, or just wants a truly magnificent experience visiting one of the royal residences, our team can help you get the most out of your visit. We offer a groups discount for bookings of 15 or more, including for International Schools Groups, and group-only products designed to enrich your experience at the official residences of His Majesty The King.
Group prices and book tickets
Book in advance for the best value.
Children go half price
Windsor Castle for Groups
Private Guided Tour of Windsor Castle for Groups
Prices for group leaders and guides
Windsor Castle-authorised Blue Badge Guides enjoy free entry. To gain free admission, Blue Badge Guides should call the Ticket Sales and Information Office on +44 (0)303 123 7321. Blue Badge Guides will be requested to show their Blue Badge and Institute of Tourist Guiding membership card on the day of their visit.
Trainee Blue Badge Guides are offered complimentary admission during the course of their studies. Trainee guides should go the Admissions Centre on arrival and show their current London and Partners or Tourism South East trainee-guide pass.
All unauthorised guides and tour leaders must be included as part of a group booking.
Group Visits & Private Tours 2026
Browse our Group Visits & Private Tours brochure for details of our full programme for groups in 2026
Download the brochureGroup bookings & payments
Windsor Castle is busiest from opening and throughout the morning. We have timed ticketing to manage the number of visitors inside The King’s official residences, so it is essential that groups pre-book an arrival time in advance of their visit. Groups can reserve and book tickets on our website or by calling the Ticket Sales and Information Office on +44 (0)303 123 7321. Please note that a £2.00 transaction fee is applied to all telephone bookings.
When you arrive, you will be required to pass through an airport-style security check. In order to speed up this process, please carry as few bags and items with you as possible.
Group reservations must be paid for by credit card or company cheque 30 days before the visit date, or at the time of booking when done within 30 days of the visit date.
We accept the following credit cards:
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Switch/Maestro
Company cheques should be made payable to 'Royal Collection Enterprises Limited'.
Coach parking
Pay-and-display coach parking is available on Alma Road in the town centre and is clearly signed from all approach routes. A lift takes visitors from the coach park to Windsor & Eton Central Station, which is a 5 to 10 minute walk to the Admissions Centre and Castle entrance.
Coaches can't set down or pick up passengers at the entrance to Windsor Castle.
Further information about coach parking can be found on the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead website.
Guiding in the Castle
Windsor Castle-authorised Blue Badge Guides are allowed to guide within the Precincts, but not in the State Apartments.
Multimedia guides
Visitors can enjoy a free multimedia tour at Windsor Castle, available in nine languages:
- English
- Brazilian Portuguese
- French
- German
- Spanish
- Italian
- Japanese
- Mandarin
- Russian
We also offer a family multimedia tour for children aged 7-11, available in English.
Visitors can also buy the Official Souvenir Guide for Windsor Castle in advance from our online shop or on the day of the visit.
