Day Trip to Windsor and Eton: Experience the British Royalty

Day Trip to Windsor and Eton: Experience the British Royalty, Windsor, England

Both Windsor and Eton are two towns located side by side, separated by the River Thames and just a short distance west of London. While Windsor is home to the Windsor Castle (the royal residence of the British monarch), Eton is home to Eton College (a prestigious boys boarding school that has educated generations of royals and distinguished people). And when at Windsor, you definitely cannot miss its prime attraction – the Windsor Castle, where you can visit the State Apartments, St George’s Chapel and Queen Mary’s Doll House.

Also refer to England Travel Guide – Planning a trip to England for an overview of England including planning tips on budget, safety and food.

Windsor is a small town that is famous for Windsor Castle – the largest and oldest inhabited castle in the world! It is the official royal residence of the British monarch, currently held by King Charles III. The castle was founded around 1070 by William the Conqueror as a defensive fortification before it became a royal residence from 1110. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Day Trip to Windsor and Eton: Experience the British Royalty
Guide Location: England » Windsor
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Tommy Ong
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
  • Windsor Castle
  • Eton College
  • St George’s Chapel
  • Museum of Eton Life
  • Eton High Street
  • Windsor and Eton Riverside Station
  • Windsor and Eton Central
  • Victoria Street
  • Q-Park Windsor Royal
  • LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort
  • The Long Walk
  • Crooked House
  • Peascod Street
  • Eton Bridge
  • Eton College Chapel
  • Eton College Natural History Museum
  • Eton Museum of Antiquities