Windsor is a historic market town and unparished area in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead in Berkshire. It is also the site of Windsor Castle, one of the official residences of the Queen.
Location and accessibility
The town is situated 21.7 miles west of Charing Cross, central London, 5.8 miles southeast of Maidenhead, and 15.8 miles east of the county town of Reading. It is immediately south of the River Thames, which forms its boundary with its smaller, ancient twin town of Eton. The village of Old Windsor, just over 2 miles to the south, predates what is now called Windsor by around 300 tears; in the past Windsor was formally referred to as New Windsor to distinguish the two.
Crowned by stunning Windsor Castle, the largest and oldest inhabited castle in the world and The Queens favourite weekend home, and linked by the beautiful River Thames, the Royal Borough has a rich mix of history, culture, heritage and fun. Close to Heathrow and less than an hour by public transport to the capital, Windsor is considered to be 'London's country estate': the perfect place from which to enjoy the city and the countryside.
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Highlights and attractions
Changing The Guard
Witness the colourful spectacle of the guards marching through the streets of Windsor for the Changing The Guard ceremony within Windsor Castle's walls; it's a unique sight not to be missed.
Ascot Racecourse
Enjoy a flutter on the horses at the world-famous Ascot Racecourse, home of the annual Royal Ascot in June, or Royal Windsor Racecourse, popular for its Monday evening meetings and themed race days.
Food and drink
Windsor enjoys a wide range of great restaurants, bars, cafes and pubs and is also home to some renowned Michelin-starred restaurants too.
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