Windsor Castle
 
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Her Majesty The Queen's official residence and favourite weekend home. A visit includes a special exhibition of royal portraits by photographer Marcus Adams. Windsor Castle, the largest and oldest occupied castle in the world, is one of the official residences of Her Majesty The Queen. The Castle's dramatic site encapsulates 900 years of British history. It covers an area of 26 acres and contains, as well as a royal palace, a magnificent chapel and the homes and workplaces of a large number of people.
What there is to see The magnificent State Apartments are furnished with some of the finest works of art from the Royal Collection, including paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens, Canaletto and Gainsborough. In 1992 fire destroyed or damaged more than 100 rooms at the Castle. By good fortune the rooms worst affected were empty at the time, and as a result, few of the Castle's artistic treasures were destroyed. The highly acclaimed restoration work, completed in 1997, is a testament to the extraordinary skills of some of the finest craftsmen in Europe. From October to March visitors can also enjoy George IV's private apartments (the Semi-State Rooms), among the most richly decorated interiors in the Castle. During August and September the East Terrace is open to visitors. Overlooking Home Park and the rose garden created for George IV in the 1820s, it offers views of the East façade of the Castle, not normally visible to the public. St George's Chapel is one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in England. It is the spiritual home of the Order of the Garter, the senior order of British Chivalry established in 1348 by Edward III. Within the chapel are the tombs of ten sovereigns, including Henry VIII and his third wife Jane Seymour, and Charles I. Among the highlights of a visit to Windsor is Queen Mary's Dolls' House, the most famous dolls' house in the world. It took three years to complete and involved 1,500 craftsmen, artists and authors. The house has electric lighting, hot and cold running water, and even flushing lavatories. |
How Much Does It Cost?
Admission prices 2010 Adult - GBP16.00 Over 60/ Student - GBP14.50 Under 17 - GBP9.50 Under 5 - Free Family - GBP42.00 Admission price includes audio tour Opening times 2010 Open daily 09:45-17:15 (last admission 16:00) As Windsor Castle is a working royal palace, opening arrangements may change at short notice. Please check before you travel. NEW Guided tours to the Great Kitchen See where a State Banquet is prepared on a new behind-the-scenes tour this summer. Available from 2 August to 3 October. Combined ticket price Adult - GBP20.50 Over 60/ Student - GBP18.50 Under 17 - GBP10.50 Under 5 - Free Family - GBP53.50
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