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Over 900 years ago William the
Conqueror, with the help of his victorious armies commenced
construction of the castle. The site was chosen with great
care; high above the river Thames on the edge of the Saxon
hunting grounds. The castle was a days march from London and
guarded the western approaches.
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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 apartment restoration is now complete.
details. It contains a very important
collection of art and furniture.
Where to stay in and
around Windsor -
Selected accommodation
from £22 - £150
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St George's Chapel
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Queen Mary's Doll
House
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King's Bed Chamber
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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.
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) |
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Where to stay in and
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For more views of the castle and the pretty riverside
town of Windsor and the Great Park,
SEE WINDSOR
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