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Home to royalty and 1,000 years of royal history. Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world. It is open to visitors throughout the year. Founded by William the Conqueror in the 11th century, it has since been the home of 40 monarchs.
There are a lot of things to see and do at Windsor Castle. In the State Apartments you’ll explore ceremonial rooms that are used today by the Royal Family and you’ll discover historical rooms that were built for Charles II and his Queen, Catherine of Braganza.
The Royal Collection at Windsor Castle. The sequence of rooms built at Windsor for Charles II and his Queen, Catherine of Braganza, between 1675 and 1678, formed the grandest sequence of baroque State Apartments in England.
Top things to see and do at Windsor Castle. Reading time: 5 minutes. Enjoy the ultimate royal experience at the historic home of the British monarchy. The Castle is open to the public all year round and we can’t wait to welcome you in and make some magical memories together. Book tickets.
Make the most of your visit to Windsor Castle with our helpful info on security, facilities and more.
Palace of Holyroodhouse. The King's official residence in Edinburgh and the home of Scottish royal history. Open throughout the year, the Palace of Holyroodhouse stands at the end of Edinburgh's Royal Mile.
Visit The Official Royal Palaces, Residences & Art Galleries. WINDSOR. Windsor Castle. Home to royalty and 1,000 years of royal history.
On 20 November 1992 a fire broke out in Windsor Castle. It destroyed 115 rooms, including nine State Rooms. How the fire started. The fire started in Queen Victoria's Private Chapel, where a faulty spotlight ignited a curtain next to the altar. Within minutes the blaze was unstoppable and had spread to St George's Hall next door. The fire was ...
William the Conqueror chose the site for Windsor Castle, high above the River Thames and on the edge of a Saxon hunting ground. He began building at Windsor around 1070, and 16 years later the Castle was complete. The Castle was originally constructed to guard the western approach to London. Easy access from the capital and proximity to a royal ...
General information for a visit. You can book tickets for Windsor Castle online including a free access companion ticket. A visit to Windsor Castle typically lasts from two to three hours. A free multimedia tour is available, and lasts about 90 minutes.
