Things to Do in Windsor

17th-century building where Prince Charles and Camilla had their civil ceremony. Free ground-floor exhibition on Windsor history.

🕐 Monday–Saturday 10:00–16:00 (closed Sundays)

💡 Check the ceiling inside – Christopher Wren designed it with a deliberate gap so the council couldn't block the market below.

Free to watch the guard ceremony from the castle gates and the High Street. Full ceremony lasts about 45 minutes.

🕐 Most days 11:00 (check Windsor Castle website for schedule)

💡 Arrive 20 minutes early at the Cambridge Gate (near the Long Walk) for a good spot – the guards march past there before entering. Skip the paid castle tour if budget's tight; the street view is fine.

Scenic walking path along the Thames between Windsor and Eton. Good for spotting swans, rowers, and castle views.

🕐 Open 24 hours

💡 Walk the Eton side for quieter paths and a classic view of the castle from the river; cross the bridge at Windsor Bridge.

Massive royal park with ancient oaks, the Long Walk, and deer herds. Plenty of walking and cycling routes.

🕐 Open daily, dawn to dusk

💡 Start at the Copper Horse statue for the best view of Windsor Castle, then walk south towards Virginia Water for an easier, prettier route.

Small craft brewery offering free entry to their tap room with local ales at reasonable prices (pints ~£4–5). No tour cost but buy a drink.

🕐 Wednesday–Saturday 12:00–22:00, Sunday 12:00–18:00

💡 Try the 'Knight of the Garter' porter – it's dark and malty, not too heavy. They often have live music Friday evenings.