Windsor Castle Christmas Crimson Drawing Room © Royal Collection Enterprises Limited 2024 _ Royal Collection Trust
Windsor Castle Christmas St Georges Hall © Royal Collection Enterprises Limited 2024 _ Royal Collection Trust
Windsor Castle Tickets
Explore the largest inhabited castle in the world and one of the official residences of His Majesty The King
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Highlights
- Discover 1000 years of British heritage at the oldest occupied castle in the world and one of the official residences of His Majesty The King
- Admire one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in England at the St George’s Chapel, host to many royal weddings
- Visit the spectacular series of stately rooms furnished with some of the finest pieces from the Royal Collection
- Experience the Changing of the Guard, a rousing, truly British ceremony that allows the handover of duties between two different sets of guards
- Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House display, celebrating 100 years of the largest and most famous dolls’ house in the world
What's included
- Entry to Windsor Castle
- Multimedia guides available in several languages
- 100 Years of Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House display
Prepare for the experience
Please print out the provider’s instant confirmation and show it at the attraction to receive your entry ticket.
Children information
- Children under 5 go in for free
- Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult
Accessibility information
- Windsor Castle is fully accessible
- Free entry tickets are available for essential carers accompanying customers with disabilities
- Accessible toilets, a Changing Places facility and seating are available.
- Registered assistance dogs are welcome
- The multimedia guide is available in British Sign Language (BSL) and with subtitles
- A number of Wardens are Dementia Friends, please ask staff for any assistance
- Please contact our team before booking should you require further information regarding accessibility for this attraction
Windsor Castle ticket restrictions
- Windsor Castle tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable
Additional Information
- Your ticket includes a complimentary multimedia guide available in English, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Russian and Spanish
- The English-language guides feature versions tailored for families (children) and D/deaf and hard of hearing visitors
Windsor Castle opening times vary throughout the year, however the Castle is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
March to October:
- Thursday - Monday: 10:00 am - 5:15 pm (last admission at 4:00 pm)
November to February:
- Thursday - Monday: 10:00 am - 4:15 pm (last admission at 3:00 pm)
Please note:
- Entrance to the State Apartments closes 30 minutes after the last admission time
Early closures
- 16 December: Castle closes at 3:15 pm (last admission 1:30 - 2:00 pm)
Castle closures
- 26 December
- 9 - 13 January
- 16 June
- 25 - 26 December 2025
Changes to normal opening hours
As Windsor Castle is a working royal palace, sometimes the entire Castle or the State Apartments within the Castle need to be closed at short notice.
St George’s Chapel
- St George’s Chapel is open on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
- Closed to visitors on Sundays as services are held throughout the day. Visitors to the Castle on Sundays will not be able to enter the chapel or view the burial place of Queen Elizabeth II
- Access to St George’s Chapel may be limited on busy days and during service
- Early closures:
- 23 December (chapel closes to visitors at 1:00 pm)
- Early closures:
Semi-State Rooms
- During the winter months an additional five rooms, known collectively as the Semi-State Rooms, are included in the visitor route
- The Semi-State Rooms usually open from autumn-spring each year. They are currently open until 30 March (subject to change)
Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House
- Access to Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House may be limited on busy days
How to get there
- Address: Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire SL4 1NJ
- Nearest train station: Windsor and Eton Central or Windsor and Eton Riverside.
Frequently asked questions
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Can you buy Windsor Castle tickets on the day?
- You can buy tickets on the day for ultimate flexibility and you receive your e-ticket instantly from the provider of the experience.
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Is it cheaper to buy Windsor Castle tickets online?
- Ticket prices are the same online and on the day.
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Why book Windsor Castle tickets online?
- Prebook tickets for Windsor Castle in advance to avoid waiting in line at the entrance.
Supplier information
This product is sold by VisitBritain and is provided by Golden Tours.
