How to Enjoy a Trip to Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle is located in the Berkshires of England, about an hour's drive west of London. A primary residence of the British monarch and a favorite of Queen Elizabeth II, it contains over 484,000 square feet of living space. Windsor Castle, built in 1070 by William the Conqueror, has been expanded by numerous monarchs over the years. Today, the Castle is one of Britain's most popular attractions.
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Purchase tickets. Tickets to Windsor Castle are available at the Castle ticket desk. Discounts are offered for seniors, students and children between five and sixteen. A variety of family tickets are also offered.
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Tour the Castle. Visitors are invited to view limited parts of the Castle, plus the Chapel (subject to closings for state functions). Open to the public are the State Apartments, Queen Mary's Doll House, and the changing exhibitions in the Drawings Gallery.
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Inspect St. George's Chapel. The Castle's Chapel is nestled in a secluded corner of the property. It is widely considered one of the most striking religious buildings in England. Built between 1475 and 1525, the Chapel is also the final resting place for such notables as Henry VIII, his favorite wife, Jane Seymour, Edward IV, George VI, the Queen Mother, Elizabeth, and Princess Margaret. Admission to the Chapel is included with admission to the Castle.
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Watch the Changing of the Guard. Every day, from Monday through Saturday, during the warmer months (April through the end of July), the Castle guards make a pageant of changing their watch. In the off-season, it takes place on alternate days. The ceremony lasts approximately 30 minutes and requires no additional admission fee.
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