Windsor Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Windsor Castle featuring heritage architecture and château or palace
Windsor
Windsor
St. Georges Chapel featuring interior views, heritage elements and a church or cathedral
Savill Garden featuring interior views

If you want to know how the royals live then you must visit Windsor.

Less than 30 miles from west London, Windsor is surrounded by the beautiful countryside of Royal Berkshire and makes a great day trip away from London. You’ll discover a magnificent town in a glorious riverside location with great shopping, restaurants and of course Windsor Castle the Queen’s official royal residence said to be the largest and oldest occupied castle in the world.

With bed & breakfasts, campsites, hotels and even boats, Windsor and the wider Berkshire countryside has all types of accommodation for you to enjoy, each offering their own unique holiday experience.

Described as a must see for any trip to England, a visit to Windsor Castle should be high on anyone’s list of things to do in Windsor. Once you walk through the castle gates you will soon understand why Queen Elizabeth considers this to be home beautiful and regal, take a guided tour and learn more of the history of this royal home.

If you are visiting with children take them for a mesmerising visit to Fudge Kitchen. With entertaining experts on hand to guide you through the whole fudge making process. It makes for something quirky that the whole family can take part in.

Take time out and explore the rest of Berkshire. Ascot is renowned for its famous racecourse, attracting thousands of visitors per year. If you enjoy horseracing then plan your visit carefully around the racing calendar and experience Ascot in all of its glory on race day.

The nearby Thorpe Park gives reason to bring the family to Ascot as one of the most popular theme parks in England. With a variety of roller-coaster rides for the fearless and other amusement activities there is something for everyone to make this a family day out.

If you are a fan of stately homes then the exquisite Highclere Castle will not disappoint - home of popular TV series Downton Abbey. A visit makes for an enjoyable afternoon with pretty gardens to explore as well.

Eton is another famous Berkshire town on the banks of the River Thames. It is well worth a visit to sample its rich history and beautiful grounds. Take a gander at its famous public school, Eton College. They offer guided tours where you can learn the history of this unique building and some stories of its now famous past pupils.

In the far west of Berkshire, alongside the Kennet & Avon Canal, is the charming market town of Hungerford. Situated amidst beautiful countryside with a range of warm and friendly country pubs to tempt you, you can easily lose yourself here for a couple of hours. Aside from its antique shops and fairs, the town boasts unique handcrafted shops providing the opportunity to take something home a keepsake of your time spent in Berkshire.

Where to stay in Windsor

Windsor Castle featuring heritage architecture and château or palace

Windsor City Centre

4.5/5(122 area reviews)

The great bars and beautiful river views are top of the list for many visitors to Windsor City Centre. A stop by Thames Path or Thames River might round out your trip.

Windsor City Centre
Eton

Eton

Eton is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Thames Path and Thames River while you're in town.

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Old Windsor

Old Windsor is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Windsor Great Park and Thames Path while in the area.

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Park

When in Park, you can plan a visit to LEGOLAND® Windsor and Windsor Great Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Clewer East

While Clewer East isn't home to many top sights, LEGOLAND® Windsor and Windsor Racecourse are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Clewer North

While visiting Clewer North, you might make a stop by sights like Windsor Racecourse and Thames Path.

Clewer North
De Vere Beaumont Estate
De Vere Beaumont Estate
4 out of 5
Burfield Road, Berkshire, Windsor, England
The price is £109 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
£109
2 Jul - 3 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Windsor. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"No air con so the room was very warm, just a fan. Too much light coming in via the bathroom window and glazed bathroom door. Dogs staying in neighbouring room which started barking in the early hours of the morning, so all in all we didn’t get much sleep."

Reviewed on 2 Jun 2025

De Vere Beaumont Estate
Harte and Garter
Harte and Garter
2 out of 5
31 High St, Windsor, England
The price is £72 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
£72
23 Jun - 24 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Windsor. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and housekeeping. Popular attractions Windsor Castle and LEGOLAND® Windsor are located nearby.
7.8/10 Good! (172 reviews)
"Everything was fine."

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2025

Harte and Garter
Sir Christopher Wren Hotel
Sir Christopher Wren Hotel
4 out of 5
Thames Street, Windsor, England
The price is £155 per night from 22 Jun to 23 Jun
£155
22 Jun - 23 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Windsor. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Property very nice"

Reviewed on 11 Jun 2025

Sir Christopher Wren Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Willow Court Farm
Willow Court Farm
4 out of 5
Oakley Green Road, Berkshire, Windsor, England
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly apartment in Windsor. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions LEGOLAND® Windsor and Windsor Castle ...
10/10 Exceptional! (182 reviews)
"My kids really enjoyed the animals and play area. Collecting their own eggs for breakfast was a real bonus. The bed was comfortable, kitchen well equipped. Thank you!"

Reviewed on 7 Jun 2025

Willow Court Farm
King Edward Apartments
King Edward Apartments
4.5 out of 5
114-116 St. Leonards Road, Windsor, England
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury apartment in Windsor. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Windsor Castle and ...
"Overall great stay and location near city center on Windsor. I would highly recommend. Had a nice visit and look forward to visiting again in the future."

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2025

King Edward Apartments
Stunning 1-bed Studio in Windsor
Stunning 1-bed Studio in Windsor
3 out of 5
Windsor, England
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Windsor. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Windsor Castle and LEGOLAND® Windsor are ...
Misdescribed, and unsafe
"Where do I start The property was described as a studio. It stated that everyone in my party would be undestrurbed in the accomodation. This is untrue and breaches the trades description legislation The property has a shared kitchen with no privacy in it. The only TV is in the kitchen and so relaxing ..."

Reviewed on 22 Sep 2024

Stunning 1-bed Studio in Windsor
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Windsor

4.5
Top destination
5 - Excellent
116
5 - Excellent 57%
4 - Good
71
4 - Good 35%
3 - Okay
14
3 - Okay 7%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Great train link to Twickenham!

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Loved the river setting & the castle but Windsor town centre was just like any other

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Windsor is a lovely place with the Castle to visit, a lovely shopping area and good strret food and superb restaurants

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Visit to Windsor Castle recommend. Buy tickets on line the day before to avoid the long queue

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Nice little town. Touristic, as expected.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Shops are lovely albeit some empty outlets. A lot of homeless.

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