London, Windsor is a stunning place that’s steeped in history! With the Queen’s favourite castle, cobbled streets and stunning parks, there’s a heap of the best things to do in Windsor dotted all across the town to discover.
One of the Queen’s favourite sporting pastimes, horse racing is something that’s pretty easy to see whilst in this area of England.
Though, if you want to make it easier, book one of the tours around the town itself. Windsor Guided Tours hosts a heap of them.
1.) Windsor Castle
Also, keep your eyes peeled for which flag is flying about Windsor Castle. If it’s the Royal Standard, that means that the Queen is currently inside. If it’s the Union Flag (Union Jack), it means she’s gallivanting somewhere else.
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Not only that, Legoland Windsor hosts seasonal fireworks nights that are so epic!
Lasting around an hour, you’ll head up the river whilst learning all about the history of this incredible part of England that’s totally beautiful.
Famed for educating royalty and prime ministers, it’s the kind of place that’s steeped in history and easy to visit from Windsor itself.
Over the years, we’ve visited Windsor loads of times – after all, it’s only around 30-minutes from Central London by train. This makes Windsor a perfect day trip from London that’s well worth visiting if you’re after an escape from the city.
For some of the best homemade pasta, visit Sebastian’s Italian. Here, they cook up the most delicious pasta in this area of England. Their seafood pasta is just too delicious to miss.
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Also, for an afternoon tea of fresh scones, preserves, clotted cream and loose leaf tea then head across to Clarence Tea Room. They have a sparkling afternoon tea, which we couldn’t resist!
Take a look, below, at the best things to do in Windsor. Have an epic trip!
If you’re fancying a stroll, head over to Windsor Great Park to enjoy the best views of Windsor Castle itself. It’s a totally stunning walk and a vast open space that’s lovely on a summer day.
If it’s a lovely dinner you’re after, book a table at A la Russe, a French fusion restaurant that serves up a delicious steak tartare.
Be sure to spot The Crooked House of Windsor that (somehow) still stands – it really looks like it’s going to collapse like a stack of cards!
2.) Boat along the Thames River
Be sure to spot The Crooked House of Windsor that (somehow) still stands – it really looks like it’s going to collapse like a stack of cards!
4.) Historic streets of Windsor
As you stroll, look out for Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House (which is one of Windsor’s more unique attractions).
Now, in my opinion, Windsor is best explored by foot! This way, you’ll be able to truly explore all the cosy nooks that and spots that just isn’t as easy in a car.
For a chance to examine a rare original page from Charles Darwin’s famous Origin Of Species, schedule a visit on a Sunday to enjoy the Natural History Museum.
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Being one of the world’s oldest inhabited castles, it’s a royal residence that’s loved by Queen Elizabeth II. In fact, it’s said (though not confirmed) that she actually prefers Windsor Castle to Buckingham Palace.
Just outside the limits of the town itself, Legoland is one of the best things to do in Windsor if you’re heading across with the family.
What’s totally fascinating is that this dolls house is almost a timestamp in how the Royal family lived during the 1920s.
5.) Eton
What’s totally fascinating is that this dolls house is almost a timestamp in how the Royal family lived during the 1920s.
8.) Legoland Windsor
What’s totally fascinating is that this dolls house is almost a timestamp in how the Royal family lived during the 1920s.
Upon entering Windsor Castle, you can take a good gawk at this lavish dolls house that’s 100 years old! A gift to King George V’s wife, Queen Mary, it’s said to have taken three years to create.