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Windsor & Eton
Windsor and the neighbouring town of Eton are a popular day trip from London. The main attraction is Windsor Castle where the Queen lives for six weeks each year as well as the posh Eton College, founded by Henry VI, and widely regarded as the country's most prestigious school.
Practical information
Windsor Tourist Information Centre
24 High Street, Windsor
Tel (01753) 743 900
Website www.windsor.gov.uk
Open Jan-Apr Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm; May-Jun 10am-5pm daily; Jul-Aug Mon-Fri 9.30am-6pm, Sat 10am-5.30pm, Sun 10am-5pm; Sep Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm; Oct-Dec Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm
Coming & going
BUS & COACH
Green Line bus routes 700, 701 and 702 run between London and Windsor.
TRAIN
Windsor has two train stations – Windsor and Eton Central station and Windsor Riverside – both stations are centrally located near Windsor Castle and the town centre. South West Trains run between London (Waterloo) and Riverside station and First Great Western runs between London (Paddington) and Windsor and Eton Central station.
Sightseeing, museums & tourist attractions
Eton College
In 1440 Henry VI founded Eton College and today it is widely regarded as the country's most prestigious school. Many famous people including much of the royal family have been educated here.
Tel (01753) 671 177
Website www.etoncollege.com
Tours cost £5
Open 27 Mar-20 Apr 10.30am-4.30pm daily; 21 Apr-2 Jul 2pm-4.30pm daily; 3 Jul-7 Sep 10.30am-4.30pm daily; 8 Sep-3 Oct 2pm-4.30pm daily
Legoland
The English branch of Denmark's Legoland theme park is one of the most popular new attractions, particularly for families with kids. It features over 50 rides but the main attractions are the Lego models that have been constructed from over 46.5 million Lego bricks. It has over 800 model buildings include many European landmarks.
Winkfield Road, Windsor
Bus Legoland shuttle bus from central Windsor
Tel 0870 5040404
Website www.legoland.co.uk
Admission £36, cheaper if booked in advance online
Open 20 Mar-2 Apr 10am-5pm daily; 3-19 Apr 10am-5pm daily; 20 Apr-28 May 10am-5pm daily; 29 May-6 Jun 10am-6pm daily; 7 Jun-9 Jul 10am-5pm daily; 10 Jul-31 Aug 10am-7pm daily; 2 Sep-20 Oct Mon 10am-5pm, Thu-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat-Sun 10am-6pm; 21-31 Oct 10am-6pm daily
Windsor Castle
The world's oldest and largest inhabited castle is easily Windsor's star attraction and one of the most popular day trips from London. The whole complex covers five hectares and includes the royal palace, which is used regularly by the royal family, and St George's Chapel, where Henry VIII is buried. Some of the castle's highlights include paintings by Canaletto, Rembrandt and Van Dyck; Henry VIII's armour; the bullet that killed Admiral Lord Nelson; and the amazing Queen Mary's Dolls' House, which took 1,550 craftspeople three years to build.
Thames Street, Windsor
Train Windsor Royal
Tel (020) 7321 2233
Website www.royal.gov.uk
Admission £15.50, £14 students
Open Jan-Feb 9.45am-3pm daily; Mar-Oct 9.45am-4pm daily; Nov-Dec 9.45am-3pm daily
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