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Alexandra Gardens is a good place to begin your visit to Windsor as it offers spectacular views of the castle on the hill. The gardens were laid out in...
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This centre is only open to the public by appointment, so it is essential that you phone in advance in order to gain access. There is an interesting historic...
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Charles Knight is one of the more famous non-royal sons of Windsor. The son of a bookseller and printer, Knight grew up in Windsor, living opposite the castle in...
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Dorney Court is one of the most beautiful buildings in Berkshire. Dorney Court has always been the local manor house of the tiny village of Dorney which stands just...
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This beautiful memorial was created as a permanent memorial to George V, one of England's kings. His significant is particular in Windsor because he was the first monarch to...
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The Guildhall is situated about 100 yards from Windsor Castle which dominates the small town. Unlike the castle which is the royal centre of the town, the guildhall serves...
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H.G. Wells lived a short time in this beautiful little house on the High Street in Windsor. The writer is one of the most famous of the early 20th...
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The Jubilee River was a manmade hydraulic development in the late 1990s to help stop the threat of flooding in the local area from the River Thames. The river...
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Legoland consists of 150 acres of gorgeous parkland with over 50 different rides, shows and attractions, and offers an ideal day out for families with children aged 2 to 12....
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Market Cross House is one of the most fascinating buildings in the town. Grade II listed for its protection, it has been marvelled at by locals and tourists for...
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This stretch of the Thames is particularly popular as the views of Windsor and the castle are spectacular. There are many boat trips available which range from half an...
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The racecourse at Windsor is located just outside the town and is in the form of a figure eight. The course is just over a mile and a half...
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Runnymede is located on the banks of the River Thames in Old Windsor to the west of London. The area of natural beauty is steeped in history and is...
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Sir Christopher Wren’s House in Windsor was both designed and inhabited by the famous architect who chose to build the house in a prime location overlooking the Thames and with...
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The Windsor Martyrs were not alone in the deaths, many died across the country in Tudor times standing up for the religion that they believed in. In 1543 the...
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This statue commemorates Prince Christian Victor, born in Windsor Castle just yards away from the monument. Christian was a member of the British royal family and was one of...
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This fine bronze statue is one of the finest monuments to any of the monarchs outside the castle walls in Windsor. The statue stands at the crossroads between Castle...
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The Theatre Royal is situated in the centre of Windsor directly opposite the castle and is one of Britain’s leading theatres. The theatre offers a wide selection of shows...
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This impressive and recently refurbished and renamed museum houses the collection of this most eminent of Royal Boroughs. The specially-built extended section of the main library is a perfect...
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Windsor Arts Centre is only a five minute walk from the town centre and is housed in an old fire station. This unlikely venue plays host to some of...
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Windsor Bridge has an interesting and turbulent history. It was designed by Charles Hollis who decided to build the bridge in cast-iron, a material that was still rare in...
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Windsor Castle has been a royal palace and fortress for over 900 years and remains a working palace today. William the Conqueror chose the site, high above the River Thames...
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The Windsor Royal Shopping centre is in the centre of Windsor opposite the castle and is built around the old Victorian station. If you like to shop somewhere different...
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Train enthusiasts will love this full-scale replica of the GWR Achilles class 4-2-2 locomotive at Windsor and Eton Central Station. It was constructed as part of the Madame Tussaud’s...
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