Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle, about 25 miles west of London in Berkshire, is the longest continuously occupied palace in Europe, in royal use since Henry I in the early 12th century. William the Conqueror established the original motte-and-bailey fortification shortly after 1066, and successive monarchs rebuilt it — most dramatically Edward III in the 14th century and George III and IV in the early 19th. It covers 13 acres and contains St George's Chapel, a masterpiece of English Perpendicular Gothic architecture and the burial place of twelve monarchs.
A major fire in 1992 damaged numerous state rooms, subsequently restored. The castle remains the principal residence of the British monarch, with the State Apartments open to the public when the sovereign is not in residence.
Visitor information
- Location
- Windsor, England
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Tier
- A (Magnificent, well worth a dedicated trip)
- Coordinates
- 51.4839, -0.6044
- Official site
- https://www.royalcollection.org.uk/visit/windsorcastle
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Windsor Castle?
- Windsor Castle is in Windsor, England, United Kingdom (approximately 51.4839, -0.6044).
- Can you visit Windsor Castle?
- Yes — Windsor Castle is open to visitors; see the official site at https://www.royalcollection.org.uk/visit/windsorcastle for hours and tickets.
- What tier is Windsor Castle on the Castle Atlas?
- Windsor Castle is rated A tier on the Castle Atlas — Magnificent, well worth a dedicated trip.
- What can you see at Windsor Castle?
- Windsor Castle, about 25 miles west of London in Berkshire, is the longest continuously occupied palace in Europe, in royal use since Henry I in the early 12th century. William the Conqueror established the original motte-and-bailey fortification shortly after 1066, and successive monarchs rebuilt it — most dramatically Edward III in the 14th century and George III and IV in the early 19th. It covers 13 acres and contains St George's Chapel, a masterpiece of English Perpendicular Gothic architecture and the burial place of twelve monarchs.
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