Windsor Castle tickets include entry into:
- The magnificent State Apartments, furnished with world-famous works of art
- St George’s Chapel, the burial place of Henry VIII
- Queen Mary's Dolls' House - a miniature masterpiece
Tours and guidebooks
The audio tour and guidebook are available in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese and Russian and is included in the ticket price.
Family activities
Family activity trails are available to explore the Castle and learn more about its history.
Facilities
Please note that due to access restrictions, pushchairs are not allowed within the State Apartments.
Photography and filming (for private use only) are permitted in the Castle Precincts. Mobile phones must be switched off inside the State Apartments and St George's Chapel.
How to get there
Windsor Castle, Windsor SL4 1NJ
By train: To Windsor from London Waterloo or London Paddington.
By coach: Green Line operates daily services from Victoria Coach Station, London
By road: M4 to Exit 6. M3 to Exit 3
Windsor Castle opening hours
As a working Royal palace, the Castle is used frequently by The Queen for State ceremonies and official entertaining and opening arrangements may change at short notice. Please check opening arrangements before planning a visit (24-hour information line 01753 831118).
January - February
9.45am – 4.15pm (last admission 3pm)
March - October
9.45am – 5.15pm (last admission 4pm)
November – February
9.45am – 4.15pm (last admission 3pm)
The Castle is closed on the following dates:
21 April 2013 (closed from 12:00)
30 April 2013
17 June 2013
25-26 December 2013
The State Apartments are closed on the following dates (e-voucher not valid on these dates):
29 April 2013
16-18 June 2013
Please note that when the State Apartments are closed the Semi-State Rooms will not be open.
The Semi-State Rooms are closed on the following dates:
19 July 2013
7-8 November 2013
25-26 December 2013
Please note that the Semi-State Rooms are only open during the Winter months and will be closed from the 24 March 2013.
St George's Chapel is closed on the following dates:
11 May 2013 (St George’s Chapel closed from 1pm)
31 May 2013 (St George’s Chapel closed from 3pm)
14-17 June 2013
5 July 2013 (St George’s Chapel open from 10.30am)
17 August 2013 (St George’s Chapel closed from 1pm)
13 December 2013 (St George’s Chapel open from 10.30am)
23 December 2013 (St George’s Chapel closed from 1pm)
24 December 2013
St. George’s Chapel is closed to visitors on Sundays as services are held throughout the day. Worshippers are welcome to attend the services. These occur at the following times:
08:30am – Holy Communion
10:45am – Mattins and Sermon
11:45am – Sung Eucharist
5:15pm – Evensong