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Windsor Castle

Castle & Historic Landmark · Berkshire, England

Windsor Castle is a castle & historic landmark in Berkshire, England. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

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PriceAdult £32–£36 · Child £16–£18 · Family £96
Royal Collection Trust 2026: advance adult £32, child 5-17 £16 (on the day £36 / £18); under-5s free. No family ticket; figure shown is 2+2 advance. Closed some days for royal events, so check.
Best time to goWeekday mornings in winter or early spring. Avoid state-event days and check the Changing of the Guard schedule.
School holiday tipEarly July for Scottish visitors keeps it manageable. Late August is peak, so enter at opening on a Tuesday-Thursday.
Best agesBest for about 7+; younger children may find the rooms slow
Best for 7+; family audio guide.
If it rainsMostly indoors in the state apartments, with outdoor queues and walks
FoodUndercroft Café for tea and cake.
Money saverBook online; tickets can often be converted to a one-year pass
Top tipsStart with the State Apartments and Queen Mary's Dolls' House, then St George's Chapel. Park in town and walk up; there are limited picnic options inside.
What to packComfortable shoes, light layers

Details checked against the official website on 23 Oct 2026. Venue website or source

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