Parts of the castle, such as the State Apartments, Queen Mary's dolls' house, and George VI's private apartments, are open to the public. Don’t miss St. George's Chapel, the official host of royal weddings and funerals, and of Queen Mother’s and King Henry VII's tombs. Windsor Castle tours also take visitors to the Great Kitchen to witness the inner workings of the castle. You can also visit the castle on half-day tours from London or full-day tours that also stop at Stonehenge, Oxford, or Bath.
British history buffs and royal enthusiasts will want to prioritize a visit.
Book Windsor Castle tickets ahead of time to save money.
The London Pass includes admission to the castle.
Windsor is less than an hour from central London by road. You can get there by train via London Waterloo (direct) or Paddington Station (one change). From the station, the castle is an easy walk. Buses run to Windsor from Victoria.
The castle is open daily from 9:45am to 4:15pm from November to February. From March to October, it closes at 5:15pm. Keep in mind that parts of the castle sometimes close for royal events.
As an official residence, Windsor Castle often hosts King Charles III. It also plays host to state dinners for the king’s guests, often international dignitaries and new knights of the Order of the Garter. When the king is in residence, you can see the Changing of the Guard (as you do when he is at Buckingham Palace).
