Travel Eye on Windsor (England)

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Overview:

A short break destination combining 1,000 years of history, contemporary shopping and fine dining, with sports, leisure activities and events. The home to 13 attractions including Windsor Castle, Eton College, Changing of the Guard & LEGOLAND Windsor. 

Windsor and The Royal Borough lie to the west of London in the charming rural countryside of Royal Berkshire. The River Thames flows through the whole of the Royal Borough and it is along or near the river that many historic and attractive towns and villages can be found. This is an exciting, fashionable and sophisticated area, rich in things to see and do.  

Windsor is a beautiful town next to the River Thames, about 20 minutes car drive from Heathrow airport.

Locality:

Windsor is situated in southern England in the county of Berkshire.

Entertainment/Facilities/Attractions/Things to do:

There is excellent shopping and dining, interesting walks and tours, boat trips and open top bus tours, historic gardens and world-famous racecourses and of course Windsor Castle and LEGOLAND Windsor.   All this, together with a host of international events, makes Windsor and The Royal Borough a year round visitor destination.

It's perfect for a day trip or for a short break.  Whether your interest is heritage, shopping or family fun, there is plenty to see and do.

Windsor's pubs are famous for their blend of fine ales, good food and friendly atmosphere. From trendy bars to cosy pubs, Windsor has it all.

Eating out in Windsor is truly an experience you won't forget. It's not just about the food, it's about the atmosphere.

Things to see and do

• Windsor Castle, Windsor
• LEGOLAND, Windsor 
• Savill Garden, Windsor Great Park, Windsor
• Eton College, Windsor
• Racecourses, Ascot & Royal Windsor
• French Brothers River Thames Cruises  
• City Sightseeing Open Top Bus Tours  
• Horse-drawn Carriage Rides  
• Theatre Royal, Windsor  
• Stanley Spencer Gallery, Cookham     

Events

April:   Stanley Spencer Gallery Summer Exhibition begins

May:   Royal Windsor Horse Show, Home Park

June:   Royal Ascot

July:   Windsor Championship Dog Show, Home Park

August:   Frogmore House, Gardens & Mausoleum

September:   Windsor Festival & Windsor Fringe Festival (Windsor)

November:   Legoland ® Windsor Firework Extravaganza (Windsor)

December:   Christmas town centre events (in Windsor & Maidenhead)