Windsor Tourist Attractions
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The small town of Windsor lies on the south bank of the River Thames about 22mi/35km west of London. With its old half-timbered houses and 17th and 18th C inns, winding alleyways and cobbles, it retains in its center a picturesque medieval appearance.The town is a popular tourist destination due mainly to Windsor Castle, one of the official residences of the Royal Family.
Windsor Castle
A grand castle built atop a chalk hill, Windsor Castle serves as the summer residence for the British Royals. Tourists are permitted to visit the State apartments when the Queen is not in the Castle.
Town of Windsor
Madame Tussaud's Royalty & Empire (closed)
In 1897 Queen Victoria observed her 60th anniversary as monarch. This event is commemorated by the audio-visual show "Royalty and Empire", situated in Windsor's old railroad station. Madame Tussaud's wax figures, old coaches and the Royal Carriage can be seen here.Attraction is permanently closed.
Queen's Gifts & Royal Carriages
To the south of Windsor Castle in a building in St Albans Street is a display of some of the official gifts presented to Queen Elizabeth II. The Coach House contains some of the royal carriages.
Windsor Festival
This annual two-week event, Windsor Festival, runs from late September to early October with daily events in venues such as the Waterloo Chamber, the Windsor Castle, St George's Hall and Chapel and the Eton College Chapel.Since its inception in 1969, the festival has offered orchestral, choral, chamber and organ concerts, recitals, dance performances and lectures. International performers are invited every year to perform a repertoire of classical works.Windsor is 25 miles west of London.
Crown Jewels Museum
The Crown Jewels of the World Museum in Windsor features crowns, regalia and state treasures from 15 countries. This collection is valued at millions of pounds sterling. The museum boasts far shorter line-ups than those at the Tower of London jewel display.
LEGOLAND
Legoland is a unique family park set in 150 acres of parkland. It is dedicated to the creativity and imagination of children of all ages with rides, interactive play areas and millions of LEGO bricks. It is fun for whole family.
Slough Museum
Slough Museum presents the unique and fascinating local history of Slough. Its history, which dates back thousands of years, is portrayed in a permanent exhibition: A Journey Through Time.
Guild Hall
Begun in 1687, the Guildhall was completed by Christopher Wren. Its south face is embellished with a statue of Prince George of Denmark, husband of Queen Anne.
Queen Victoria Monument
The bronze monument to Queen Victoria on Castle Hill was unveiled in 1887.
