Windsor Castle Tickets

Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world. Built in the 11th century by William the Conqueror, the castle still serves as a royal residence and sits across 13 acres overlooking the town of Windsor. As you move through the site, you’ll explore the State Apartments, the working heart of the palace. These richly furnished rooms are used for ceremonial and official occasions and display masterpieces from the Royal Collection, including paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens and Leonardo da Vinci. During the winter months the richly decorated Semi-State Rooms are added to the visitor route.

Along the way you’ll find St George’s Chapel, an imposing Gothic church and the resting place of several British monarchs such as Edward IV, Henry VIII and Jane Seymour, Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother. Services are held regularly, and the chapel offers a peaceful contrast to the rest of the castle. You may also encounter the Changing of the Guard, a ceremonial military event that takes place at Windsor; timings vary and are weather dependent. Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House — a 1920s miniature home by Sir Edwin Lutyens, complete with working lights, running water and a library of original works — is currently closed for improvement works. From 16 July to 13 September 2026 the newly renamed and redesigned Venus Garden (formerly the East Terrace Garden) will be open to enjoy, offering an outdoor space within the castle walls inspired by patterns in nature.