VISIT
Home to royalty and 1,000 years of royal history.
Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world.It is open to visitors throughout the year.
Founded by William the Conqueror in the 11th century, it has since been the home of 40monarchs.
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Highlights
Top things to see and do at Windsor Castle
With so much to see and do, take a look at our list of recommendations to make your visit extra special.
What's on
Throughout 2024
100 years of Queen Mary's Dolls' House
See the Dolls' House at Windsor Castle, and marvel at Edwardian life in miniature.
Then explore a special display in the magnificent Waterloo Chamber and get up close to some of the tiny treasures usually contained within the Dolls’ House.All included with standard admission.
Shopping and eating
Windsor Castle Shops
Visit the Castle shops with plenty of luxury gifts available to purchase.
Undercroft Café
Make time for tea and cake in the Undercroft Café, one of the oldest surviving spaces in the 1,000-year-old Castle.
Children and families
Try our online games
How much do you know about Henry VIII?
Download a family activity trail
Download one of our free trails for children aged 7 – 11 to learn more about the Castle.
Top five things to look out for
Find the place where 10 kings are buried, including Henry VIII and Charles I.
Things to do
Pick up a family multimedia guide and learn about the Castle with Scorch the dragon as your guide.
What's on for children and families
About the Castle
Who built the Castle?
Find out which kings & queens built and changed Windsor Castle over the centuries.
Who lived at the Castle?
Queen Victoria spent most of the year at Windsor.
Fire at the Castle
In 1992 fire destroyed many rooms at the Castle. The award-winning restoration took 5 years to complete.
Visitors over the centuries
Windsor Castle has welcomed visitors for hundreds of years.
Access and mobility
Windsor Castle is accessible.Concessionary rates are availableif you have a disability andwe offer a free access companion ticket which can be booked online.
The Castleis situated at the top of a steep hill, long distances have to be covered and much of the site is outdoors. You may wish to download aphoto journey (PDF)to help you plan your visit.For travel information, see the section on ourmobilitypage.
An accessible café, toilets, and a Changing Places are available.
Registered assistance dogs are welcome and anumber of Wardens are Dementia Friends,please ask staff for any assistance.
The multimedia guide is available in British Sign Language (BSL) and with subtitles.
General informationon visitingis available on ourPractical Information page.
For detailed access information, please select one of the options below. For any other information, you can contact the Specialist Sales team on +44 (0)303 123 7324 or by emailing [emailprotected].
For detailed access information on visiting the Castle and Windsor town, please see AccessAble's guide to theRoyal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead.
Access events
Schools
Bring the curriculum to life with a visit to Windsor Castle. We offer a range of interactive workshops, tours, learning activities and resources for nursery, primary and secondary pupils. If you are a teacher or group organiser, our schools visit information will help you plan yourday.
School sessions
- Design & Technology, History
- Architects & Designers, British values, Castles, Events beyond living memory, Feudalism, Historical Interpretation, Kings and Queens, Knights, Lives of significant individuals, Local history study beyond 1066, Magna Carta, Medieval Britain, Monarchy, Norman Conquest, People and places in your locality, Political power in Britain, Significant historical events, The changing power of monarchs
School session
The changing power of monarchs
- 5 Sep 2024 - 25 Jul 2025
- Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4
- English, History
- Kings and Queens, Lives of significant individuals, Political power in Britain, Significant individuals in the past, The changing power of monarchs
- Citizenship, History
- Abbeys and monasteries, Armour, British values, Castles, Events beyond living memory, Famous people, Feudalism, Historical Interpretation, Kings and Queens, Lives of significant individuals, Monarchy, Political power in Britain, Reformation, Significant historical events, Tudors
- Citizenship, English, History
- Composition, Events beyond living memory, Literacy, Lives of significant individuals, Political power in Britain, Queen Victoria
Groups
Group prices
We offer a groups discount for bookings of 15 people or more.
Group bookings
It is essential to pre-book your group visit. Buy your tickets online or over the telephone.
Coach parking
There's coach parking in Windsor town centre. Unfortunately coaches can't drop off or pick up directly outside the Castle.
Guiding
Windsor Castle-authorised Blue Badge Guides are welcome to guide within the Precincts, but not inside the Castle.
What's on for groups
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Windsor Castle Standard Admission
01 Jan 2024 - 30 Dec 2024
Book a ticket to Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world and home to 1,000 years of royal history.
In advance
On the day
Disabled
£15.00
£16.50
Access companion
Free
Free
Under 5
Free
Free
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