Windsor Castle Day Trip

Windsor Town and castle a must on your travel list. We visited two days after Donald Trump had been here. The flags were flying all through town. We visited the castle on a Saturday afternoon and not busy in September. Amazing the history,the grandeur of royalty and the way they live today. The grounds and long walk in tbe Windsor Gardens amazing. The Autumn colours exquisite. A lifetime experience. We missed the Queens doll house as it was a two hour queue. We had audio all the way on our tour which give us every detail of the castle rooms. Buy your tickets online or at the gate. Very helpful staff. Worth the money.
Birdie - a week ago

I am writing to share my thoughts regarding the entrance fee to the castle, which is priced at £35. While I must admit that this fee is somewhat pricey, I firmly believe that the visit is well worth the cost. The castle offers a remarkable experience with its rich history, impeccable preservation, and stunning architecture, all of which contribute to making the visit truly memorable. The fee, although on the higher side, reflects the quality and uniqueness of the attraction.
PANDA BUBBLETEA COFFEE BREAK - a month ago

So much history all in one place, it was mesmerising! Ensure you check what days the ‘Changing of the Guard’ is for a better experience. Also, using the ‘free’ audio guide is a great way to add much needed context to the 800 years of history held within the walls of Windsor Castle.
Simon Barlow - a week ago

Of all the palaces we visited while we were in London, I think Windsor was the most impressive because of its sheer size and the fact that it looks the way you expect a castle to look with its notched battlements. Fortunately, you can take pictures outside, which is impressive in itself. Unfortunately, we're forbidden from taking photos inside, but I can understand why since it's so beautiful inside and so crowded. If everyone stopped to take pictures every few minutes, no one would get anywhere. I like how the inside tour flows in one direction, so you see everything and can't get lost, but even then I still lost my mentally disabled sister. It was so crowded, she refused to let me hold onto her, and we prefer to look at things at different paces. Since the flow is one way, I distinctly remember a man saying "She's going the wrong way" and me saying "I'm looking for someone." I ended up telling one of the docents what happened and I'm so grateful to Lizzy who went out of her way to get me through the ropes and go through the rooms one by one until I found my sister. Another incident that bothered me while I was there was during the changing of the guards. Unlike the one at Buckingham Palace, here the guards aren't stuck behind the gates, especially for the captain's inspection. As such, you can get a better unobstructed view, but of course it's still crowded. Anyway, my sister made her way through the crowd to get to the front and a lady shouted "She stomped on my foot!" and I said "I'm sorry, she's mentally disabled" and the woman was like "Well, she can't be that disabled if she can get all the way down there!" Just awful! And on the way out, one of the guards yelled at us because god forbid we take a photo when we're already outside and leaving. Aren't there any more kind, compassionate, understanding people in this world? That's why I will always remember Lizzy, because she was actually nice to us. So if it weren't for a few bad people and incidents, the place itself is amazing and so was at least one of its staff members. If you're going to take a day trip out of London, I would recommend this one.
Tricia Avenido - in the last week

Loved it. A good bit to see and explore. The audioguide is very useful. The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. They answered my many questions on things that were not in the guide. I Highly recommend. The only downer was not being able to take pictures on the inside of Windsor castle and St Georges chapel. The train there wasn't bad even though I had to take 3 trains. There were lines for the queen doll house but it moved quickly. Ensure that you get the express/ rapid train to and from slough and not the slower commuter train. Also buy your tickets in advance especially for the morning time slots.
Kerry B - a month ago