Step inside a royal residence that has housed British monarchs for over 1,000 years. Explore the State Apartments, where lavish furnishings sit alongside paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens and Canaletto.
- Discover the world's oldest and largest inhabited castle
- Visit St George's Chapel, the Gothic burial place of eleven sovereigns, including Henry VIII
What's Included
- Admission to Windsor Castle and St George's Chapel, subject to opening restrictions
- Multimedia guide in English, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Russian or Spanish
- British Sign Language multimedia guide with subtitles
Important details
- Children aged 0–17 require an accompanying paying adult. Admission is free for children aged 0–4.
- The activity is wheelchair-accessible.
- Pets are not allowed, except service animals with valid identification.
- Expect airport-style security checks of you and your belongings on arrival.
- Keep all bags and pushchairs with you in the castle grounds. Large backpacks and pushchairs are not permitted in the State Apartments.
- Take personal photographs outdoors only, not inside castle buildings or St George's Chapel. Commercial photography and filming, live broadcasting and drones are prohibited.
- Do not bring outside food or drinks into the venue. Smoking and drinking are prohibited; breaking this rule results in removal.
- Arrive during your selected entry time slot.
- St George's Chapel is open to visitors on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. It is closed to visitors on Sundays, so Sunday admission does not include access to the chapel or Queen Elizabeth II's burial place.
- Windsor Castle is an active royal residence. Opening hours may change, and the whole castle or individual areas may close at short notice.
- The Semi-State Rooms are currently closed, with reopening scheduled for autumn 2026. Access to Queen Mary's Dolls' House may be limited on busy days.