Visiting Windsor
History buffs will enjoy a visit to Windsor and visitors are sure to appreciate the museums and cathedrals. Welcoming and urban, this riverfront city also attracts visitors with its restaurants, architecture, and shopping.
- There are 2 Windsor hotels
- September is the most expensive month to travel here, while December tends to be the cheapest
- Closest major airport is in London (LHR-Heathrow), 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from the city centre
Sightseeing around Windsor
- Golfing is one of the top activities, while Twickenham Stadium, Wentworth Golf Club, and Mill Ride Golf and Country Club are favourite sights to visit
- Popular cultural attractions include Brooklands Museum, Mercedes-Benz World, and Kew Palace
- Families come for attractions such as Legoland, Thorpe Park, and Royal Botanic Gardens
- Notable for its historic sites, monuments, castle, and landmarks such as Windsor Castle, Frogmore House, and Hampton Court Palace
- Shopping is one of the top reasons to visit, so consider an excursion to Windsor Royal Shopping Centre, King Edward Court Shopping, and Eton High Street Shopping
- Everyone—not just sports fans—will find lots of reasons to cheer at a game or event at Twickenham Stoop Stadium, Griffin Park Stadium, or Wembley Arena
Staying in Windsor
For family trips or any other travel plans, you might consider a larger hotel like the highly rated Beaumont Estate, averaging GBP 136.81 per night. Looking for a romantic getaway, a cosy spot, or a boutique stay? You might like The Union Inn, averaging GBP 104.99 per night. A 4-star favourite with Expedia travellers is The Union Inn with a 3.5 out of 5 user rating while Beaumont Estate has a 3.2 rating by guests.
Dressing for Windsor
- Between January and March, you can expect the daytime average to be around 12°C and the nighttime average to be 2°C
- From April to June, temperatures average about 21°C during the day and 4°C at night
- July through September averages 22°C during the day and 9°C at night
- In October–December, the average temperature is 16°C during the day and 3°C at night
- About 587 millimetres of rain falls on Windsor each year