Windsor Castle Tickets

Windsor Castle is a must-visit, and securing your Windsor Castle tickets is the first step to unlocking a rich experience filled with history, culture, and timeless grandeur. Nestled just outside of London, Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world, and it remains an official residence of the British monarchy. Occupying over 10.5 hectares, the Castle offers a varied day out for visitors, including a visit to the magnificent State Apartments and St George's Chapel. The Castle's State Apartments are furnished with some of the finest works from the Royal Collection, reflecting the changing tastes of the Castle's royal occupants, particularly those of Charles II and George IV. Among the masterpieces on display are paintings by Holbein, Rubens, and Van Dyck, Sèvres porcelain, and exquisite English and French furniture. Many of the works of art are still in the historic settings for which they were first collected or commissioned by the kings and queens who have lived at Windsor. 

Visitors can take a self-guided tour of the Castle with a free multimedia tour. From October to March, visitors can also walk through the sumptuous Semi-State Apartments, which served as the private rooms of George IV in the 19th century.

Refreshments can be enjoyed in the Undercroft Café, situated in one of the oldest medieval parts of the Castle.

Highlights Include

• The State Apartments, Take a look inside the heart of the working palace – the State Apartments. Regularly used for ceremonial and official occasions, the Apartments are furnished with some of the finest works of art from the Royal Collection. Try and spot the paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens, and Leonardo da Vinci that hang from the walls! During the winter months the richly decorated Semi-State Rooms are added to the visitor route.
• St. George's Chapel, St George’s Chapel is an imposing Gothic building and the resting place for several British monarchs. These include Edward IV, who built the Chapel, Henry VIII and Jane Seymour, Queen Mary, and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother. Services are held regularly and this quiet church is a peaceful addition to a Windsor Castle visit.
• The Changing of the Guard This rousing, truly British ceremony takes place at 11.00 am on Thursdays and Saturdays, weather permitting. Between April and June, its every day from Monday to Saturday. The ceremony allows the handover of duties between two different sets of guards.

Please note: St. George’s Chapel is closed to visitors on Sundays as services are held throughout the day.

Opening Hours:

From 1st November to 31 March,  Thursday to Monday, 10:00 am – 4:15 pm (last admission 3:00 pm) 1 April to 31st October Thursday to Monday, 10:00 am with last admission at 3:00 pm. As the Castle is a working royal palace opening arrangements may be subject to change at short notice.

Location:

Windsor, Berkshire SL4 1NJ.