Windsor Castle Admission Ticket
Description
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. In the winter months, visitors can also walk through the sumptuous Semi-State Apartments, which served as the private rooms of George IV in the 19th century.
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Established in the 11th century by William the Conqueror, Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world. It has been remodeled by a succession of kings and queens, including Henry II, Charles II, and George IV. Your ticket provides admission to the Castle, including the magnificent State Apartments, which are furnished with some of the finest treasures from the royal collection. Among the masterpieces are paintings by Holbein, Rubens, and Van Dyck, as well as fine English and French furniture. During the winter months, the sumptuous private apartments created by George IV, known as the Semi-State Rooms, are added to the visitor route. Your admission also includes access to St. George's Chapel (except on Sundays). This is one of the most beautiful ecclesiastical buildings in England, and is the final resting place for 11 monarchs, including Henry VIII and Charles I.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Eating and drinking aren't allowed inside the State Apartments or St George’s Chapel
- Pushchairs can be used around the Castle grounds, but need to be checked in near the entrance to the State Apartments.
- There are toilets and baby-care facilities around the Castle.
- Photography and filming, including the use of wearable devices, are not permitted inside the State Apartments, the Semi-State Rooms, or St. George's Chapel.
- St George’s Chapel is closed to visitors on Sundays (service).
- Closed Sundays. Visitors to the Castle on Sundays will not be able to enter the chapel or view the burial place of Queen Elizabeth II. Access to St George’s Chapel may be limited on busy days. Chapel closures
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Please bring a valid photo ID/passport with you as it is required to be displayed at the entrance.
- No Show policy: Failure to report on time will result in a No Show, and no rescheduling or refund will be provided.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times for their safety and well-being.
- Tickets are valid for Date and time selected. Valid identity proof required
- E-Tickets will be forwarded via Email by one day before the tour date. No need to print, you can show from smart phone itself
Reviews(8)
The castle itself is large and beautiful. We spent hours wandering around the. State apartments with all the gold and paintings and fancy furniture. The grounds are also nice to walk around. It's like real living history.
Purchasing the family tickets online was simple; I printed them just in case, but the QR scan at the gate worked flawlessly. Being inside the actual state apartments and seeing how grand the facility is made the entire visit memorable. From booking until the end of the day. Everything felt professional and well run.
We used our admission tickets on a calm weekday and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We took time going into the castle, admiring the royal items and armor displays. The view from the towers over the town and river are pleasant. Tickets were easy to purchase.
Did this visit solo and ended up staying longer than planned. The history side was actually much more engaging than I expected. Crowds were noticeable by midday, so going earlier probably helps.
We bought our tickets in advance which definitely saved us time at the main gate because the ticket queue was huge. The castle itself is amazing and seeing the state apartments was definitely worth the price of admission.
The staff were attentive and very helpful, dealing with my handicap. It is very, long. Would be helpful if they would link the electronic tour to the location more.
Lovely experience for all the family. Highlight was the dolls house and we were also surprised with the number of state rooms that you got to go through. Everyone that we met in Windsor was helpful and warm hearted. Everyone just seemed to be genuinely happy to be there.
We never made it there because of an unforeseen accident. Don’t book thru this company (Evan’s & Evan’s) as these tours through them are not refundable and was hard communicating with them. Book directly through the Castles website if possible!
Our driver Darius was fabulous. He gave us information on the way there, pointing things out and took us to places for great photo opportunities. The lunch that was booked was awesome too.
