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A grand castle and a royal residence built atop a chalk hill overseeing part of the River Thames, at Windsor 35 km from London. <\/strong>The castle was built in the 11e<\/sup> century by William the Conqueror as a fortress and since then it was periodically renovated, upgraded, and rebuilt by the various English kings throughout the years. Since the time of Henry I the castle has been used by the reigning monarch with Henry VIII and Elizabeth I increasing its use as a royal court and center for diplomatic entertainment. Today, the Windsor castle is a popular tourist attraction, a venue for hosting state visits and the King\u2019s preferred weekend home.<\/p>\n

Note that if the Royal Standard flag is up above the Round Tower, the king is at home, which will affect your visit.
\nThe main attractions in the castle are the\u00a0State Apartments, Queen Mary’s Dolls House, the Semi-State Rooms, St. George’s Chapel, the Great Park, Home Park and the Castle Gardens, and the changing of the guards ceremony.<\/p>\n

You can combine a visit to Windsor castle with visits to nearby attractions such as Legoland Windsor Resort<\/strong><\/a>, Eton College<\/strong><\/a>, Ascot Racecourse<\/strong><\/a>, et Dorney Court<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Once in Windsor, it’s possible to take several beautiful sightseeing trips along the River Thames. You can take a tour or rent a boat into London (five hours) and Oxford ( a 2 days round trip) while enjoying small towns and villages on rout.<\/p>\n

A 1-2 days tour from London may include in addition to the Windsor castle visits at Hampton Court Palace<\/a>,<\/strong> Oxford<\/strong><\/a>, Stonehenge<\/strong><\/a> et Bath<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Trains to Windsor run regularly from London’s Victoria and Paddington stations, and Green Line buses depart from Victoria Coach Station. A shuttle service is available for those who plan to visit both Windsor Castle and Hampton Court Palace in the same day.
\nIt’s recommended to purchase tickets to the Windsor Castle in advance to avoid long queues.<\/p>\n\n

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