England's Most Visited Historic Site

WINDSOR CASTLE, Berkshire, England.

Standing at the very heart of the British national identity, Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world (with 1,000 rooms) and the Official Residence of Her Majesty The Queen. Its rich history spans almost 1000 years. The Castle covers an area of about 5 hectares (13 acres) and contains.

It has been lived in by eight successive royal houses since 900 years ago. In 1916, King George V, assumed the name of the place out of fondness - and disassociate the royal family from its Germanic origins. Queen Elizaberth II spent much of her childhood here, so it is not surprising that her public felt her pain when a devastating fire partially destroyed 100 rooms in the state and private apartments in 1992.

The Magnificent State Apartments furnished with treasures from the Royal Collection. Highlight of Windsor Castle included:

•  St George's Chapel the 16th century architectural jewel (one of the most beautiful ecclesiastical buildings in England and the burial place of 10 monarchs)
•  Queen Mary's Dolls House, a masterpiece in miniature designed in 1923 by architect Sir Edwin Lutyens
•  The Drawings Gallery featuring an exhibition
•  Changing of the Guard
•  The flat tomb in the center contains the vault of Henry VIII and his third wife, Jane Seymour

Windsor Castleaerial view

Windsor Castle at sunset

Windsor Castle East Terrance

 

Ticket Information

Ticket Type	Ticket Tariff
2011 Adult	£16.50 per ticket
2011 Adult (during closure of State Apartments)	£9.00 per ticket
2011 Family: 2 adults & 3 under 17s	£43.50 per ticket
2011 Family: 2 adults & 3 under 17s (during closure of State Apartments)	£24.50 per ticket
2011 Senior/Student	£15.00 per ticket
2011 Senior/Student (during closure of State Apartments)	£8.00 per ticket
2011 Under 17	£9.90 per ticket
2011 Under 17 (during closure of the State Apartments)	£6.00 per ticket
2011 Under 5s	Free

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Opening Times: Monday to Sunday 9:45 - 16.00
Open to public are restricted in April, June and December and on certain occasions when royal or state events takes place.

What : Site
Where: 21 miles / 34km west of London.
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