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There are stunning views of Windsor Castle when you approach Windsor and Eton. Windsor is a fantastic weekend break destination combining 1,000 years of history, contemporary shopping and fine dining, with sports, leisure activities and events. There is something to suit all interests and age groups from history, heritage and the arts to family theme parks and River Boat Trips . The world class attractions include Windsor Castle, Eton College, the Changing of the Guard and Legoland. For the more active there are leisure centres, golf, sailing, horse riding and cycle hire while for walkers one of the most historic stretches of the Thames 180-mile long distance path crosses the region.
The best known attraction is Windsor Castle; associated with British monarchy for nearly 1,000 years and one of three official residences of HM the Queen, it is the largest inhabited castle in the world covering some thirteen acres. A visit includes the State Apartments; the Castle Exhibition, Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House, the Gallery, St George’s Chapel and Albert Memorial Chapel. Set in the extensive Home Park of Windsor Castle is Savill Gardens (an oasis of beauty and tranquillity acclaimed as one of the finest gardens in England), and Frogmore House, (a favourite retreat of Queen Victoria it opens to the public on limited days during May and August).
Windsor’s other world class attraction is Legoland where you can experience the thrills of over fifty interactive rides, live shows, building workshops and much more in 150 acres of landscaped parkland. The park is open from March to October; a shuttle bus operates from Windsor town centre for those arriving by train. Other top attractions include Eton College which was founded by Henry VI in 1440 to provide accommodation for 70 poor scholars who would then go onto King’s College, Cambridge. Guided tours are available April-October.
Windsor and Eton boast sixteen different types of cuisine all within a short walk from the Castle making it an ideal short break destination. The towns also have a fast growing reputation as one of the most stylish shopping centres outside of London with top fashion designer names, high street outlets and three department stores plus a treasure trove of specialist shops offering rare antiques, collectors’ items and gifts.

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