Windsor Castle and Runnymede
| Included Highlights: | Professional Tour Guide, Windsor, Runnymede, site of Magna Carta sealing, John F. Kennedy Memorial |
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| Duration: | Half Day. |
| Included: | Windsor, Eton, Runnymede and River Thames. |
| Departures: | Mo.am/pm Wed.am/pm Fr.am/pm Sat.am only Su.pm only |
| Ref. number: | 0132E |
Prices: Adult £39.00 Book »Child £36.00 Book »
The home of the Royal Family for 900 years. We start by taking you approximately 20 miles upstream, from London to Berkshire and Surrey, the tour offers both a good drive through historic areas of London and a view of the pretty English countryside.
Driving most of the time alongside the river Thames, frequently crossing pretty parts of the river, Windsor Castle suddenly appears in all its glory.
This is the most historic castle in Britain with stunning views of the surrounding countryside and Eton College. Windsor castle contains a priceless collection of paintings, furniture, porcelain, tapestries handed down from many generations of monarchs who lived there.
Treasures and Works of Art are not the only interest in the visitor's mind: the historic part of the town of Windsor is beautifully preserved, very pleasant and enjoyable for a stroll.
Later, again driving alongside the Thames and Runnymede where the Magna Carta was signed by King John who met his barons in 1215 and agreed to sign the Magna Carta that was to have a profound influence on rights and freedom, not only in England, but across much of the civilised world. We will also pass the memorial to John F Kennedy on an acre of land.
The journey flows alongside the edge of the river Thames, back to Central London.
Depending on traffic, you may have a reasonable free time for tea
Lovely break outside London. Most striking sites and historic buildings seen along the river Thames.
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*Viewing is restricted on Sundays. On rare occasions the State Apartments may be closed. Windsor castle closed on: 23 April, 17 May, 16 June, 25-26 December.
Tours due to visit Windsor Castle on these days will instead visit Hampton Court Palace and Gardens, home to the Kings and Queens of Britain since the time of Henry VIII.
In addition to these closures, the State Apartments are closed: 22 April, 14-17 June
Visitors can still enjoy the extensive Castle Precincts, St George's Chapel (except on Sundays and certain other dates - please see below), Queen Mary's Dolls' House and the exhibition in the Drawings Gallery.
St. George's Chapel is open daily but closed to visitors on Sundays as services are held throughout the day in common with all other religious places. In addition, St George's Chapel is closed on the following dates: 13-16 June and 24 December.
As a working Royal palace, the Castle is used frequently by The Queen for State ceremonies and official entertaining. Opening times arrangements may change with short notice.
