Windsor Castle

The world's oldest and largest continuously occupied castle, and still a working royal residence - when the King is in, the Royal Standard flies over the Round Tower. Inside, the State Apartments are the draw: room after room of art, armour and gilt that reviewers consistently call a trip highlight, with the changing of the Guard adding some pageantry outside.

At a glance

What visitors say

“The castle is amazing! Could probably skip the doll house if short on time. The state apartments are a sight to see, sadly no pbotos inside of the castle only the exterior. Got to see the changing of the Kingsguard.…”- Tim Krauss, visitor review

Within reach of London (21 miles) - see what else is nearby.

History

William the Conqueror · 11th century

William the Conqueror built Windsor Castle in the 11th century as a motte-and-bailey fortress. It has served every subsequent English and British monarch and evolved through multiple phases of rebuilding, becoming Europe's longest continuously occupied palace.

Adapted from this castle's Wikipedia article, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Plan your visit

Tickets & opening times

Check current prices and hours with the operator before travelling - details change more often than any directory can track.

Data checked

Ratings, review counts and the visitor-note quotes above were drawn from publicly available Google reviews. Castles change hands and adjust hours faster than any directory can track in real time.

Practical notes from visitors

Quoted from individual Google reviews, not verified with the operator - treat as a steer, not gospel, and check before you travel.

How long to allow

“You can easily spend a full day here or a morning if you are okay with just hitting the highlights.” - Jerry H