Over 900 years ago William the Conqueror, with the help of his victorious armies, commenced construction of the castle at Windsor in 1070. The site was chosen with great care; high above the river Thames on the edge of the Saxon hunting grounds.
The castle was a day's march from London and guarded the western approaches. Windsor Castle has since been inhabited continuously by Britain's Royal Family. Windsor Castle is widely said to be the largest and oldest castle in the world.

Windsor Castle

It is a massive castle, the largest inhabited castle in the world and it is bigger than people realise. Following the 1992 fire the state apartments have been completely restored. It contains a very important collection of art and furniture.


St George's Chapel	Queen Mary's Doll House	King's Bed Chamber

WINDSOR CASTLE
Windsor, Berkshire SL4 1NJ tel 001753 868286

Description
Entry into castle, state apartments, St Georges Chapel - resting place of many sovereigns (closed Sundays for worship) Albert Memorial Chapel, a masterpiece of gold mosaic and inlaid marble etc. You can also book a variety of Windsor Castle tours from London, including a combined Windsor, Stonehenge and Bath day tour from London.

Location
Windsor is 20 miles west of central London. Take exit 6 on M4 motorway. Numerous car parks in town (up hill walk to castle!) Train from Waterloo to Windsor.

Opening Times
Mar-Oct 10.00am-5.30pm (last entry 4.00pm)
Nov-Feb 10.00am- 4.00pm (last entry 3.00pm)

For more views of the castle and the pretty riverside town of Windsor and the Great Park, SEE WINDSOR

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