Windsor Castle Festive Weekend
Visitors celebrate a Victorian Christmas across the Castle, St George's Chapel, and the Learning Centre. Guests can discover Victorian foods with historical demonstrators, take in storytelling sessions, and hear community choirs singing under the tree in the State Apartments. Other activities include Victorian-themed crafts, costume handling, candle-making in the chapel nave, and organ music.
What to Expect
Victorian-themed crafts, storytelling, carols, and activities across the Castle.
Event Details
Food & Drink
Historical demonstrators introduce Victorian Christmas treats and foods in the State Apartments.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children
Vibe
Victorian and festive
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
Low
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Included with standard admission or 1-Year Pass. – Get tickets
- Hours: 10:30 – 15:00.
- Parking: There is no visitor parking at Windsor Castle; use public car parks in the town centre or travel by public transport.
- Accessibility: Windsor Castle is fully accessible, with accessible toilets and a Changing Places facility available on Engine Court.
- Pets: Animals are not admitted, except guide, hearing and assistance animals.
Tips & Advice
- Allow around 1½ to 2 hours for your Castle visit, as there is a lot to see and the visitor route covers long distances.
- Wear comfortable shoes because the Castle is at the top of a steep hill and the visitor route is lengthy.
- Bring as little luggage as possible to speed up airport-style security screening; large backpacks and pushchairs are not allowed in the State Apartments.
- Use a town-centre public car park or public transport, since there is no visitor car parking at the Castle.
- If you bring a pushchair, expect to check it in before indoor areas; baby carriers and hip seats can be borrowed subject to availability.
Special Events & Promotions
- RBWM Advantage Card holders get discounted Castle admission; one child up to 17 goes free per cardholder, and additional children get discounted admission, with valid cards.
- National Rail Days Out Guide offers discounted Castle admission when tickets are pre-booked with an eVoucher and visitors travel by train; the offer applies to every two tickets, up to six, Thursday to Monday.
- Visitors with a disability receive concessionary admission, and a companion is admitted free.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What activities can families take part in during the weekend?
Activities include Victorian-themed crafts and costume handling, wreath-making demonstrations, storytelling, candle-making, organ music and learning about Victorian festive traditions.
Are the activities included with Castle admission?
The festive activities are included with standard admission or a 1-Year Pass.
Can visitors get food and drink at the Castle?
The Undercroft Café serves meals, sandwiches, wraps, salads, teas and sweet treats. A water fountain for refillable bottles is outside after the Security Hall.
Is Windsor Castle accessible to visitors with mobility needs?
The Castle is fully accessible. Concessionary rates are available for disabled visitors, and a companion is admitted free.
Can I bring a pushchair or a pet?
Pushchairs can be used around the grounds but must be checked in before entering indoor areas; animals are not admitted except guide, hearing and assistance animals.
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