Windsor

The home of the Royal family makes a great short break destination.

Set in the heart of the Thames Valley, less than 30 miles from Central London, the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead is dominated by beautiful countryside, the River Thames, historical towns and villages as well as unrivalled royal heritage and events.

As well as the attractions which include Windsor Castle and Legoland Windsor, the town offers wonderful opportunities for leisurely boating on the River Thames to romantic horse-drawn carriage rides through Windsor Great Park, and of course there is Eton to explore and the Theatre Royal to enjoy.

Windsor Castle

Windsor is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world and Official Residence of Her Majesty The Queen. Its rich history spans almost 1000 years. The Castle covers an area of about 5 hectares (13 acres) and contains magnificent State Apartments furnished with treasures from the Royal Collection, St George's Chapel (one of the most beautiful ecclesiastical buildings in England and the burial place of 10 monarchs), and Queen Mary's Dolls House, a masterpiece in miniature. During the winter months an additional five rooms, known collectively as the Semi-State Rooms, are included in the visitor route.

Eton College

Founded in 1440 by King Henry VI to provide free education for 70 poor scholars who would then go on to further their education at King’s College, Cambridge. Eton has educated 18 former British Prime Ministers including the Duke of Wellington, Walpole, Pitt the Elder, MacMillan and Douglas-Home. The School Dress, still consists of a black tailcoat and waistcoat and pin-striped trousers.

Guided tours of the College are a fascinating experience and include the Cloisters, the College Chapel, the oldest classroom in the College and the Museum of Eton Life.

Savill Gardens

With each season Savill Garden shows a different personality. Spring is a blaze of colour as rhododendrons, azaleas, camelias and magnolias fill the woodlands. Through the summer months the herbaceous borders and formal rose gardens are an absolute delight. Superb foliage tinged with fiery gold and russet hues are the autumn's treasures, and when winter descends, beautiful bark and bough sculptures lift the landscape.

Windsor Theatre Royal and Shopping

The greatest names in theatre come to Windsor’s Theatre Royal, as they have since it opened in 1910. This intimate little theatre boasts Bill Kenwright as its producer and audiences are treated to new productions before they transfer to London’s West End or go on tour around the country.

Set amidst the grandeur of the refurbished Victorian railway station, Windsor Royal Shopping houses an array of continental style restaurants and bars and has an art and craft market open 7 days a week. It really is the perfect place to do some shopping, sip a cappuccino, soak up the atmosphere and watch the world go by.

Legoland Windsor

LEGOLAND Windsor is a theme park dedicated to children aged 3-12 years old. An inspirational land where the kids are the hero. It's a family attraction like no other - where the fun never stops and imagination knows no bounds.  Here at the Coppid Beech we like to give you great deals, to see whats on offer at the moment please visit our Legoland Page.

Official Links

Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead | Windsor Castle | Eton College | Savill Gardens | Theatre Royal | Windsor Royal Shopping | Legoland Windsor

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