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Ein Mini-Guide zu
Eton: tips and FAQs
Insiderwissen und häufige Fragen
Insiderwissen
Tipps für Ihren Besuch
Come on a Sunday
Eton College says its museums and galleries open to the public free of charge on Sunday afternoons, 1.30pm to 4pm, and may close for holidays.
No college tours in 2026
The college's heritage tours are paused in 2026 for building works; it plans to announce the 2027 visitor offer.
Pick up the Eton Walkway
The Eton Information Centre at 67 High Street has Eton Walkway brochures; the 18 bronze markers start at Windsor Bridge.
Check Dorney Lake events
The public may use the grounds of Dorney Lake only when no sporting events are taking place.
FAQ
Häufig gestellte Fragen
Where is Eton?
Eton is in Windsor, England. Eton College, its free museums and the Thames west to Dorney Lake. Nearby stops and stations include Windsor Bridge, Windsor & Eton Riverside, Windsor & Eton Central.
How long do I need in Eton?
Half a day; a Sunday afternoon for the museums. Allow longer if you plan to eat out or visit several attractions.
Was sind die Highlights?
Highlights include Eton College, Natural History Museum, Eton College, Museum of Antiquities, Eton College. See the Things to do page for more.
Wie komme ich dorthin?
Nearby: Windsor Bridge (On foot from Windsor); Windsor & Eton Riverside (South Western Railway); Windsor & Eton Central (GWR shuttle to Slough). The Getting there page links to the official timetables and journey planners.
Wo kann ich essen und trinken?
We list 4 places to eat and drink in and around Eton, with filters to help you choose.
Wo kann ich übernachten?
Wir führen 3 Hotels und weitere Unterkünfte in der Nähe auf. Prüfen Sie Verfügbarkeit und Preise direkt bei der jeweiligen Unterkunft.
Is Eton accessible?
Die Barrierefreiheit hängt von Straße, Gebäude und Veranstaltungsort ab. Prüfen Sie vor der Reise die Zugangsinformationen der jeweiligen Attraktion oder des Betreibers.
While you are here
Things to see in Eton
A few of the sights in the area. The Things to do page lists them all, with directions and official links.
Windsor Bridge
Cast-iron bridge of 1824 between Windsor and Eton, closed to cars since 1970 and now part of the Thames Path.
The Brocas
Open meadow on the Eton bank upstream of the bridge, on the Eton Walkway, with a view across the Thames to the castle.
St Mary Magdalene's Church, Boveney
Grade I listed 12th-century flint and chalk chapel on the Thames, built for bargemen; cared for by the Friends of Friendless Churches.
Fotonachweise
- Eton College: Evka W, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Windsor Bridge: The original uploader was Wyrdlight at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 2.5, source
- The Brocas: Jonathan Thacker, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- St Mary Magdalene's Church, Boveney: UKgeofan (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Castle & Town: Ввласенко, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits
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