Windsor Castle - Travel Trade

About

Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world. It has been the family home of British kings and queens for almost 1,000 years.

Occupying over 10.5 hectares, the Castle offers a varied day out for visitors, including a visit to the magnificent State Apartments and an opportunity to see St George's Chapel, one of the most beautiful ecclesiastical buildings in England. The Castle's State Apartments are furnished with some of the greatest works from the Royal Collection, reflecting the changing tastes of the Castle's royal occupants, particularly those of Charles II and George IV. Among the masterpieces on display are paintings by Holbein, Rubens and Van Dyck, Sèvres porcelain and exquisite English and French furniture. Many of the works of art are still in the historic settings for which they were first collected or commissioned by the kings and queens who have lived at Windsor.

Visitors can take a self-guided tour of the Castle with a free multimedia tour.

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Trade Product Information and Experiences

Standard Day Visits (groups)

Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world. Established in the 11th century by William the Conqueror, it has been remodelled by successive kings and queens. Today the Castle is used regularly for ceremonial and State occasions and has been the home of 40 monarchs. Highlights include the State Apartments, St George’s Chapel and Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House.

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Private Guided Evening Tour (groups)

Go behind the ropes and discover how William the Conqueror’s wooden castle was rebuilt by Edward III and how Charles II set out to rival his cousin Louis XIV’s Palace of Versailles, while George IV filled the rooms with works of art and gave Windsor its famous skyline. Groups will also learn how His Majesty and members of the Royal Family use the Castle today.

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Booking Information:

Group visits can be booked via the Royal Collection Trust website here

Name of trade contact: Bernie Patry

Trade email address: traveltrade@rct.uk

Opening Dates: Please click ‘Opening Times’ on our website for the most up to date information.

Trade Rates including Group/FIT/ commission rates (% discounts):
Group admission prices for regular day visits apply to groups of 15 people or more. A voucher scheme is also available for those bringing higher volumes of visitors on a regular basis, subject to successful application. More information can be found on Royal Collection Trust’s travel trade and groups page: https://www.rct.uk/travel-trade-and-groups

Min group size: 15

Languages: Multimedia guide available in English, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese Mandarin, Russian. Audio descriptive tour in English. British Sign Language with subtitles. Included in admission.

Duration of visit: 2-3 hours

Coach Parking: https://www.rct.uk/visit/windsor-castle/information-for-groups-visiting-windsor-castle##coachparking

Suitable for Education / Corporate / Incentive visits: Yes- standard day visits and private guided evening tours.

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Additional Information eg.:

Sustainable info: https://www.rct.uk/about-royal-collection-trust/sustainability

Accessible for all info: https://www.rct.uk/visit/windsor-castle#access