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Trip to Windsor Castle

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  • August 6, 2011 · 9:30 AM

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Come along on Saturday 6th August for a day trip to Windsor Castle.

About Windsor Castle
 Windsor Castle is an official residence of The Queen and the largest occupied castle in the world.  A Royal home and fortress for over 900 years, the Castle remains a working palace today.

The castle was built by William the Conqueror shortly after the Norman invasion of 1066.  Originally designed to protect Norman dominance around the outskirts of London, and to oversee a strategically important part of the River Thames, Windsor Castle was built as a motte & bailey, with three wards surrounding a central mound.  Gradually replaced with stone fortifications, the castle withstood a prolonged siege at the beginning of the 13th century during the First Barons' War.

We will be able to visit the State Apartments which are furnished with some of the finest works of art from the Royal Collection, including paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens, Canaletto and Gainsborough.

In the grounds of Windsor Castle is St George's Chapel.  Built in 1348, the chapel is the resting place for lot's of former kings & queens, including Charles I, Henry VIII and his third wife Jane Seymour.




 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Group entry for the castle is £15 each (payable on the day).

We will be aiming to get the 9:58am train to Windsor & Eton Riverside.  Train tickets are £9.60 each, although we should be able to get 4 for the price of 2 tickets.

If you can't see us at the station, please call.

Regards


Robert
07905 901 834

 

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  • brenda
    brenda

    very good shame they wanted to charge us to do things once in the castle Tut! Tut!

    August 7, 2011

  • Anna Paluch
    Anna Paluch

    It was really nice. Thank you Robert. :-)

    August 7, 2011

  • Robert
    Robert

    Been a few times before, but the castle is always good to visit.

    August 7, 2011

  • carole beth
    carole beth

    very enjoyable as usual

    August 6, 2011

  • Kelly
    Kelly

    Hi, need 2 more people join us to get the Group4 deal at Richmond station. We'll meet there at 9:45am and take the same train...

    August 3, 2011

  • Kelly
    Kelly

    I'll catch the train from Richmond station. Are there any other three people who also leave from Richmond? We could meet 9:45am and buy Group4 tickets there. ( The same train arrives Richmond at 10:17am from Waterloo)

    August 2, 2011

  • lloyd
    lloyd

    Hi Robert ,
    I'll probably meet you in Windsor... at the train station??

    July 31, 2011

  • Robert
    Robert

    Apologies, meeting at 9:30am and catching the 9:58am train.

    July 28, 2011

  • patricia
    patricia

    Hello Robert, Are we meeting at 9.30 or 10am? There are two times written down? I dont want to miss you guys!! Thanks Patricia

    1 · July 28, 2011

  • Leah Stockport
    Leah Stockport

    Hi Robert, This may seem a silly question but can you just buy train tickets on the day at station? Sounds like a really good trip, would love to come along!

    July 24, 2011

  • Alicia
    Alicia

    Thanks Robert!

    July 19, 2011

  • Robert
    Robert

    There is alot to see at the Castle, so we will probably head back around 4 or 5pm, getting back to London at around 5:30/6pm.

    July 17, 2011

  • Alicia
    Alicia

    Hi Robert,
    What time do you estimate the tour will be finished? Of course entry lines can be unpredictable in the summer holiday season, but has the ticket office given you any indication? I have friends who live in Windsor that I might like to meet with afterwards.
    Thanks!

    July 16, 2011

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