Windsor Castle Tower

Windsor Castle Cafe

Windsor Castle Cafe

January 30, 2024
So the monarchy is in good shape, not just for now but for generations to come. Look at the £37 million of renovations to Windsor Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse that are being announced today, to better cater to the hordes of paying tourists (from Britain and far…

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Windsor Castle facts

Windsor Castle facts

January 2, 2024
Fact: Windsor Castle is the Oldest Still-Occupied European Castle. At about 900 years old, Windsor is still occupied by Queen Elizabeth II (one of the many facilities she calls home). Originally, it was a wooden motte-and-bailey-type castle built by William I as the first…

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Getting to Windsor Castle

Getting to Windsor Castle

October 31, 2023
Windsor Castle is one of the Queen s favourite residences, and it is set to open its first cafe as part of a £37 million investment programme Windsor, where the Queen spends an increasing amount of her time and is often now resident from Thursday through to Monday evenings…

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Day trips from London to Stonehenge

Day trips from London to Stonehenge

July 11, 2023
The city of Bath would make a good weekend break from London — there’s more to do and see there than initially meets the eye. This city in southwest England is best known for the ancient Roman baths that are easily its top tourist attraction (and they ARE truly fascinating)…

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Windsor Castle in modern times

Windsor Castle in modern times

April 18, 2023
Sir Edwin Landseer, Windsor Castle in Modern Times; Queen Victoria, Prince Albert and Victoria, Princess Royal, 1840-43, oil on canvas, 113.3 x 144.5 cm (The Royal Collection) A Tribute to Home, Hearth and Hounds When one thinks of Sir Edwin Henry Landseer, RA, many accomplishments…

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Windsor Castle England

Windsor Castle England

October 25, 2022
This illustration depicts a sighting that occurred at 9.45pm on the evening of August 18, 1783 when four witnesses on the terrace of Windsor Castle observed a luminous object in the skies of the Home Counties of England: An oblong cloud moving more or less parallel to the…

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Windsor Castle, located

Windsor Castle, located

October 21, 2022
It’s that time of year again when the Windsor Festival, strikes a pitch-perfect note. This year will see the festival celebrate its 45th year. The schedule will see a packed and varied programme of performances by a Grammy winner, young British soprano and orchestras. Also…

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Windsor Castle Park Smithfield VA

Windsor Castle Park Smithfield VA

October 13, 2022
Beale Park Located on Moonefield Drive in the Moonefield neighborhood. The park offers playground equipment, three baseball fields, and a private pool. The facilities are privately owned and maintained by the Isle of Wight Recreation Association. Jersey Park Tot Lot Located…

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Windsor Castle Tea

Windsor Castle Tea

October 10, 2022
Get a real taste of British history as you wander through the historic castle of Windsor. It has been a royal home for over 900 years and remains a private dwelling and Royal Residence to the Queen. Finish the afternoon off in style with tea and scones at the Castle Hotel…

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Round Tower, Windsor Castle

Round Tower, Windsor Castle

September 23, 2022
During August and September you can include a guided tour to the top of Windsor’s world-famous Round Tower as part of your visit. The Conquer the Tower tour takes you inside the tower and up 200 steps to the top of one of the nation’s iconic landmarks. From the top of the…

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Windsor Castle offers 2 for 1

Windsor Castle offers 2 for 1

September 7, 2022
Windsor prides itself on cosy timber-beamed pubs, Michelin-star restaurants, the cream of Britain’s horse-racing events at Royal Ascot; and Windsor Castle, the town’s crowning glory. Visit a royal residence Step inside the home of the British royal family by visiting Windsor…

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Jamestown Castle

Jamestown Castle

August 16, 2022
Jamestown Village is a community committed to excellence. Set in a park like atmosphere nestled among trees, Jamestown Village offers a quality living experience you will love to come home to. Convenient to shopping, dining and entertainment, and adjacent to State Road 3…

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Royal family castles

Royal family castles

August 12, 2022
In 1372, Sir John Lyon was granted the thaneage of Glamis by King Robert II for services rendered to the crown. Four years later Sir John married the King’s daughter, Princess Joanna, and it is from this union that the current family descends. Bonnie Dundee (John Graham…

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Where to go in Windsor?

Where to go in Windsor?

June 3, 2022
Traveling to foreign lands is always an exotic adventure. Visitors to Detroit (and the locals who live here) are fortunate enough to have adventure at their very doorsteps. With Canada a short hop, skip and a jump away, it’s no wonder that Detroit and Windsor jointly market…

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Royal Jewels London

Royal Jewels London

May 6, 2022
“To my knowledge it will be the first time the Lily Font has left London, ” he said, “and hopefully it will come back in one piece! “We have had a travelling case constructed for it, to keep things rock solid when it is moved. I can’t say how it will be moved though.” The…

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W8 7AR

W8 7AR

March 11, 2022
New Developments - Vicarage Gate House, 120 Campden Hill Road

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Windsor Castle Apartments

Windsor Castle Apartments

February 25, 2022
When we first moved in, I gave the rental agent a list of certain things that were not done and needed work on the day after we moved in because we have something like seven days to let him know.. Took a very long time to get anything worked on, about a month.. WELL COME…

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Windsor Castle visiting times

Windsor Castle visiting times

January 10, 2022
A tour of the Great Kitchen lasts 30 minutes, in addition to the standard visit time of two and a half to three hours. All visitors should be aware that the Castle is situated at the top of a steep hill and there are long distances that have to be covered on site. Wheelchairs…

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