England · City Guide
Windsor
Windsor is home to Windsor Castle, the official weekend residence of the British Royal Family and the world's oldest and largest occupied castle, the magnificent Windsor Great Park and a beautiful riverside town setting on the Thames. From the State Apartments and St George's Chapel to the Long Walk and the restaurants of the town centre, Windsor provides an essential English royal experience.
Elect's take
"Windsor is extraordinary. The scale of the castle, the beauty of the Great Park and the quality of the riverside setting combine to create one of the most impressive royal destinations in the world."
Windsor Castle's State Apartments are magnificently decorated and St George's Chapel is one of England's finest Gothic buildings. The Long Walk, a three mile avenue of trees stretching from the castle to the Copper Horse statue, provides one of the most dramatic vistas in England. Windsor Great Park provides 5000 acres of beautiful parkland. Eton College is a five minute walk across the bridge.
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Windsor Castle
The world's oldest and largest inhabited castle and official residence of the British monarch.
The Long Walk
A magnificent three mile avenue of trees stretching from the castle to the Great Park.
Windsor Great Park
5000 acres of royal parkland with gardens, lakes and the beautiful valley gardens.
St George's Chapel
One of England's finest Gothic buildings and the burial place of British monarchs.
Eton College
One of England's most famous schools a five minute walk from the castle.
River Thames
Beautiful riverside walks and boat trips along one of the Thames' most scenic stretches.
