The castle and the town
Windsor Castle has been a royal residence for nearly a thousand years and is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world. Visitors can see the State Apartments and St George's Chapel, the burial place of several monarchs, and watch the Changing of the Guard on scheduled days.
The town around the castle has Georgian and Victorian streets, a riverside promenade, boat trips on the Thames and the Long Walk, which stretches nearly three miles into Windsor Great Park. Across the river is Eton, home of Eton College.
What to see
- Windsor Castle and St George's Chapel – royal history and state rooms.
- The Long Walk and Windsor Great Park – views of the castle and woodland.
- Thames boat trips – short river cruises from the promenade.
- Eton – college, high street and bridge.
Eating and atmosphere
Windsor has many restaurants and pubs, especially on Peascod Street and near the river. The town is busy on summer weekends and during royal events.
A suggested day
Visit Windsor Castle in the morning, walk the Long Walk after lunch, then cross the bridge to Eton for the afternoon. Return for an early evening river cruise.
Getting there
Windsor & Eton Central connects to Slough for Paddington and the Elizabeth line, and Windsor & Eton Riverside has trains to Waterloo. The M4 and M25 are close by.
Getting there with Mason & Green
Heathrow is usually a short drive. We provide day trips to Windsor from central London hotels and onward transfers to the Cotswolds and Oxford.
See our private tours and Heathrow Airport transfers pages.
Frequently asked questions
Is Windsor Castle open to visitors?
Yes, on most days, but it can close at short notice for royal events. Check before you go.
How long does it take to get from Heathrow to Windsor?
It is usually a short drive.
Can we do a day trip from London to Windsor?
Yes. We provide day trips with waiting time from central London.