Windsor Castle (day-trip)
The world's oldest occupied castle — State Apartments, St George's Chapel, a short trip out.
The call
Worth it if you are traveling with kids and you are traveling as a couple.
Why
- 01
A working royal castle, grander and more lived-in than people expect, plus St George's Chapel and a Changing the Guard.
Our read - 02
An easy ~1 hr by train.
Our read
Is it a fit?
Go if
This is your first trip to London
The easiest castle day-trip from London, with the town itself worth a wander too.
You are traveling with kids
With kids, Windsor Castle (day-trip) is an easy yes.
You are traveling as a couple
As a couple, Windsor Castle (day-trip) is an easy yes.
You are traveling solo
Solo, Windsor Castle (day-trip) is an easy yes.
Think twice if
You are watching the budget
Windsor Castle (day-trip) can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.
You only have one day
Keep Windsor Castle (day-trip) only when it outranks a half-day elsewhere.
Plan it well
- Cost
- £33 + train (~1 hr)
- Timing
- Weekday mornings; check ahead as the State Apartments close during royal visits.
- Booking
- Cheaper and quicker entry if booked online in advance.
- Allow
- Half day
- Accessibility
- Largely accessible with step-free routes, though some historic areas have limits.
- Getting there
- About an hour by train from London Paddington (via Slough) or Waterloo.