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Castle & Town: tips and FAQs
Consejos locales y preguntas frecuentes
Consejos locales
Consejos para la visita
Check the guard days
The guard march runs on set days each month and the Army can change the schedule. Visit Windsor suggests watching from the High Street or under the Guildhall.
A castle ticket for the ceremony
Visit Windsor says you need a Windsor Castle entrance ticket to see the changing ceremony inside the walls; the march itself comes up the public High Street.
Walk the Long Walk early
The Windsor Great Park website gives the park's opening as 7am to dusk. The avenue is almost 2.5 miles each way to the Copper Horse.
Use the right station
Trains from Paddington arrive at Windsor & Eton Central and trains from Waterloo at Windsor & Eton Riverside; they are a few minutes apart on foot.
Preguntas frecuentes
Preguntas frecuentes
Where is Castle & Town?
Castle & Town is in Windsor, England. The castle, the Long Walk, the High Street and the riverside. Nearby stops and stations include Windsor & Eton Central, Windsor & Eton Riverside, Windsor town centre.
How long do I need in Castle & Town?
A full day for the castle and the town; add a day for LEGOLAND. Allow longer if you plan to eat out or visit several attractions.
¿Qué es lo más destacado?
Highlights include Windsor Castle, St George's Chapel, Changing the Guard. See the Things to do page for more.
¿Cómo se llega?
Nearby: Windsor & Eton Central (GWR shuttle to Slough); Windsor & Eton Riverside (South Western Railway); Windsor town centre (Bus 702 (Reading Buses)); Windsor Promenade (French Brothers boats). The Getting there page links to the official timetables and journey planners.
¿Dónde se puede comer y beber?
We list 22 places to eat and drink in and around Castle & Town, with filters to help you choose.
¿Dónde alojarse?
Reunimos 6 hoteles y otros alojamientos cercanos. Consulte la disponibilidad y los precios en cada alojamiento.
Is Castle & Town accessible?
La accesibilidad varía según la calle, el edificio y el local. Consulte la información de accesibilidad de cada atracción u operador antes de viajar.
While you are here
Things to see in Castle & Town
A few of the sights in the area. The Things to do page lists them all, with directions and official links.
The Copper Horse
Equestrian statue of George III, put up in 1831 at the highest point of the Long Walk, with views back to the castle.
Theatre Royal Windsor
Historic theatre beside the castle with drama, comedy, musicals and family shows through the year, and a Christmas pantomime.
Alexandra Gardens
Riverside gardens between the town and the Thames, with a temporary ice rink in winter.
Créditos fotográficos
- Windsor Guildhall & Museum: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- The Copper Horse: Michael Coppins, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Theatre Royal Windsor: Jim Linwood uploaded and derivative work: MrPanyGoff, CC BY 2.0, source
- Alexandra Gardens: Steven Haslington, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Eton: Derek Harper, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits
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