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A mini guide to
Eton: tips and FAQs
Local know-how and common questions
Local know-how
Tips for visiting
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
Frequently asked questions
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.
What are the highlights?
Highlights include Eton College, Natural History Museum, Eton College, Museum of Antiquities, Eton College. See the Things to do page for more.
How do I get there?
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.
Where can I eat and drink?
We list 4 places to eat and drink in and around Eton, with filters to help you choose.
Where should I stay?
We list 3 hotels and other places to stay nearby. Check availability and prices with each property.
Is Eton accessible?
Accessibility varies by street, building and venue. Check each attraction or operator’s access information before you travel.
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.
Photo credits
- 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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