Windsor

Windsor, 22 miles (35Km) to the West of central London, is in the English county of Berkshire. Not only does it have the world famous castle - there is lots more to see in the town and surrounding area. For instance Windsor is on the opposite bank of the river Thames to Eton, famous for it's centuries old school and antique shops.

Windsor Castle

Home to Britain's monarchs for centuries, Windsor Castle has grown from William the Conqueror's original motte & bailey wooden fortification into the magnificent building we see today.

Easy to get to

Windsor and Eton can both can be easily reached by car from Junction 6 of the M4 motorway, Junction 2 of the M40 or by train from London's Waterloo and Paddington Stations. Heathrow Airport is only a few miles away, as is the M25 London orbital motorway.

Plenty to see

In addition to the castle, Windsor has numerous other attractions. Perhaps you'd enjoy a walk by the side of the Thames, taking a riverboat trip to Bray and back. If designer shopping is your thing then the stylish new development at Royal Windsor Station is for you. Located opposite the Castle the shops include Liberty, DAKS, Jaeger, French Connection and Goldsmiths.

Shop 'till you drop

Shopping opportunities abound in Windsor. There are two department stores, branches of most of the UK's famous High St stores and many speciality shops catering for the visitor.

A bite to eat

There is a vast range of eateries within walking distance of the centre of Windsor. They range from fast-food outlets, for the visitor in a rush, to high quality restaurants with fine food and prices to match!

What else to see

Eton, Runnymede, Legoland, Thorpe Park, Hampton Court Palace, Oxford, Stratford upon Avon

Where to sleep

There is quite a range of accommodation in the area, ranging from four star hotels to a Youth Hostel for back-packers.

Further information

Royal Windsor Information Centre Tel 01753 743900. From outside the UK dial your international access code (usually 00) then 44 1753 743900 .