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Windsor Tourist Information


Windsor - A Georgian and Victorian town which grew up around the magnificent castle. Wren completed the fine Guildhall in 1689. An attractive place for shopping, with many antique shops.

Windsor Great Park ,the 4,500 acres of park includes Windsor Castle, the Copper Horse on Snow Hill (an equestrian statue of King George III dressed in a roman toga). The Long Walk (a three mile avenue of trees) and Frogmore Mausoleum, where the bodies of Queen Victoria and the Prince consort rest.

Windsor Castle is one of the Queen's official residences and unique in having been in continuous use for over 900 years. The State Apartments contain many historic treasures, Queen Mary's Dolls' House, donated to the late Queen Mary by the nation, is a 1:12 scale working model complete with furniture, decorations, running water and electricity. St.George's chapel is the burial place of ten monarchs.

 

Images of Windsor
Queen Victoria's statue at the junction of Thames Street & Castle Hill. © Alan Whitehead
View of Church Street with Windsor Castle in the background. © Alan Whitehead.
One of Windsor Castle's entrances, viewed from Church Street. © Alan Whitehead
View down Church Lane to Thames Street.. © Alan Whitehead
Market Cross House on Thames Street is better known as Windsor's Crooked House.. © Alan Whitehead
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Attractions near Windsor
Royal Windsor Racecourse (1 Mile)*
Experience the unique blend of royal heritage & intimate atmosphere that is Royal Windsor Racecourse. Over the years we've played host to may exciting and successful events notably our famous summertime Monday night racing!
Legoland® Windsor (2 Miles)*
Legoland is promoted as the UK's most unique theme park. Since it opened in 1996 at Windsor it has grown steadily to become the third most popular attraction in the UK.
Dorney Court (2 Miles)*
Dorney Court has been the home of the Palmer family for more than 450 years, passing from father to son through thirteen generations. It is a Grade 1 listed building.
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What's near Windsor

Attractions:
  Windsor Castle  <1 Mile
  Royal Windsor Racecourse  1 Mile
  Legoland® Windsor  2 Miles
more attractions in Windsor...
 
Towns:
  Frogmore  1 Mile
  Eton  1 Mile
  Dorney  2 Miles
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Estate Agents:
  Murray Management  <1 Mile
  Campsie & Co.  <1 Mile
  Leyton-Smith & Moseley  <1 Mile
Hotels:
  Harte and Garter Hotel and Spa  <1 Mile
  Sir Christopher Wrens House Hotel  <1 Mile
  Mercure Castle Hotel  <1 Mile
more hotels in Windsor area...
 
Bed and Breakfast:
  Sussex Lodge  2 Miles
  Bluebell Cottage  2 Miles
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Self Catering:
  Windsor Edwardian  <1 Mile
  Dorney Self Catering Apartments  2 Miles
  Servants Quarters  4 Miles
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Campsites:
  Laleham Camping Club  7 Miles
  Hurley Riverside Park  9 Miles
  Wellington Country Park  16 Miles
TIC: Windsor Tourist Information Centre     Tel: 01753 743900  <1 Mile



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Towns near Windsor
Frogmore Tourist Information (1 Mile)*
Eton Tourist Information (1 Mile)*
Dorney Tourist Information (2 Miles)*
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Hotels near Windsor
Sir Christopher Wrens House Hotel (< 1 Mile)*
Enviously located the Sir Christopher Wren's House Hotel boasts spectacular views across the River Thames and Windsor Castle.
Harte and Garter Hotel and Spa (< 1 Mile)*
The Harte and Garter Hotel + Spa takes pride of place in the heart of Windsor, directly overlooking the Castle and within walking distance of the boutique shops, Alexandra Gardens and Home Park.
Mercure Castle Hotel (< 1 Mile)*
The Mercure Castle Hotel commands a fantastic location just 2 minutes walk from the main gate of Windsor Castle, with a great view of the Changing of the Guard procession.
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Self Catering near Windsor
Windsor Edwardian (< 1 Mile)*
Windsor Edwardian is a penthouse apartment in a stunning Victorian house, which looks out over Windsor Castle and skirts the famous long walk.
Dorney Self Catering Apartments (2 Miles)*
Welcome to Wisteria, Gardener's Bothy and The Smithy, our Dorney Self Catering Apartments, providing quality accommodation in a unique location.
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* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.

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