Windsor Castle's Round Tower: History, Views & Visitor Access The Round Tower is Windsor Castle’s defining architectural feature — a massive circular keep on an artificial mound at the castle’s centre, visible for miles across Berkshire. The mound beneath it was created by William the Conqueror around 1070; the stone tower was built by Henry … Read more
Windsor Castle's Quadrangle: The Heart of the Upper Ward The Quadrangle is the central courtyard of the Upper Ward at Windsor Castle. It is enclosed by the State Apartments to the north, the private royal apartments to the south and east, and the Round Tower mound to the west. Visitors see the Quadrangle when passing … Read more
Windsor Castle History: 1,000 Years of Royal Heritage Windsor Castle was founded around 1070 by William the Conqueror as a defensive fortress guarding the western approaches to London. Henry I first used it as a royal residence from 1110. Over the following nine centuries, 40 successive monarchs shaped and expanded it into the building visitors … Read more
Windsor Castle's Dungeon & Curfew Tower: History & What to See The Curfew Tower is a 13th-century defensive tower in the Lower Ward of Windsor Castle, built between 1227 and 1230. Its walls are 13 feet thick and it stands 100 feet high. The tower contains a historic dungeon — a vaulted chamber where prisoners … Read more
The State Apartments at Windsor Castle: What to See Inside The State Apartments are the ceremonial heart of Windsor Castle and the principal indoor visitor experience. Running along the north side of the Upper Ward, they contain rooms still used by the King for state occasions, furnished with one of the world’s finest collections of … Read more
St. George's Chapel: A Complete Visitor Guide St. George’s Chapel is included with Windsor Castle admission and is one of England’s finest Gothic buildings. It is the burial place of 11 monarchs including Queen Elizabeth II, Henry VIII, and Charles I. The chapel is located in the Lower Ward and closes at 16:00 on weekdays. … Read more
The Royal Collection at Windsor Castle: Art, Armour & Treasures Windsor Castle holds one of the most significant portions of the Royal Collection — one of the largest and most important art collections in the world, encompassing over one million objects. Works on display in the State Apartments include paintings by Van Dyck, Rubens, Holbein, … Read more
Queen Mary's Dolls' House: The World's Most Famous Miniature Palace Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House is a 1:12 scale miniature palace built between 1921 and 1924, designed by architect Sir Edwin Lutyens with contributions from over 1,500 artists, craftspeople, and manufacturers. It has working electricity, running water, flushing toilets, and working lifts. The library contains original … Read more
An Overview of Windsor Castle: History, Layout & What to Expect Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world, founded by William the Conqueror around 1070 and home to 40 monarchs across nearly 1,000 years. It covers 13 acres in the town of Windsor, 22 miles from London. Visitors can explore … Read more
The Changing of the Guard at Windsor Castle: Times, Tips & What to Expect The Changing of the Guard at Windsor Castle takes place at 11:00 on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, weather permitting. The Guards march from Victoria Barracks along Windsor High Street into the castle at approximately 10:50. Watching the march through town is … Read more
