Entrance to St. George’s Chapel is included with general admission to Windsor Castle, along with other parts of the fortress such as the State Apartments and the Semi-State Rooms, George IV’s private apartments. Many visitors come to Windsor Castle as part of day tours from London, which typically incorporate stops at Stonehenge, Bath, or Oxford along the way. Other royal-themed tours combine a visit to Windsor Castle with a trip to London’s Buckingham Palace.
St. George’s Chapel is at the north end of the Lower Ward of Windsor Castle. The castle is less than an hour from central London by car. Direct trains run from London Waterloo to Windsor and Eton Riverside station, which is just a short walk away.
St. George’s Chapel is open daily, though may be closed for special events, so be sure to check ahead. Services typically take place at 8:30am, 10:45am, 12pm, and 5:15pm. Visit outside these times to get a proper look around. On Sunday, the chapel typically closes to visitors.
While you’re in Windsor Castle, look up at the Round Tower. If the union jack—the UK’s National flag—is flying, it means the queen is not currently present. If the Royal Standard flag—a flag bearing four heraldic symbols—is flying, it means she is at Windsor Castle.
