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 closures

  • 26 December

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 but it is not part of the visit on Sunday, when it is only open for worship
  • Access to St George’s Chapel may be limited on busy days and during service

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 spring 2025.
     

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

Supplier information

This product is sold by VisitBritain and is provided by Golden Tours.

Upon booking you will receive via email an instant order confirmation from VisitBritain and a second email including a QR code. You can download it to your mobile phone or print it out to show when visiting the attraction / attending the tour.

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