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Windsor Castle

A Thousand Years of Royal History

Windsor Castle

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Welcome to Windsor Castle, a place where nearly one thousand years of history stands firmly beneath your feet. Located at Windsor S L four one N J, United Kingdom, this is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world. As you stand here, you are joining a lineage of visitors that dates back to ten seventy, when William the Conqueror first chose this site high above the river Thames. It was originally built as a timber fortification to guard the western approaches to London, but over the centuries, it has evolved into a magnificent palace and a cherished family home for the British monarchy. Take a moment to look around the massive stone walls and feel the weight of countless coronations, state banquets, and royal moments that have shaped the global stage. You are currently in the presence of a working royal residence, a place that embodies the continuity of the British Crown like nowhere else.

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May 27, 2026
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Welcome to Windsor Castle, a place where nearly one thousand years of history stands firmly beneath your feet. Located at Windsor S L four one N J, United Kingdom, this is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world.

Inside this guide

  1. 01Welcome to Windsor CastleWelcome to Windsor Castle: Welcome to Windsor Castle, a place where nearly one thousand years of history stands firmly beneath your feet.
  2. 02The Round Tower and the Royal GuardThe Round Tower and the Royal Guard: As you explore the grounds, your eyes will inevitably be drawn to the massive Round Tower. This iconic structure sits atop an artificial hill known as a motte, which was hand-dug from chalk almost one thousand years ago.
  3. 03Grandeur Born from FireGrandeur Born from Fire: The State Apartments are perhaps the most lavish rooms in the entire country, designed originally by King Charles the Second to rival the Palace of Versailles in France.
  4. 04The Knights and Monarchs of Saint George'sThe Knights and Monarchs of Saint George's: Down in the lower ward, you will find Saint George's Chapel, a masterpiece of perpendicular Gothic architecture.
  5. 05A Walk into the HorizonA Walk into the Horizon: Before you leave the castle precincts, make your way toward the south side to view the Long Walk. This perfectly straight tree-lined avenue stretches for over four kilometers into the heart of Windsor Great Park, ending at the copper horse statue.

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