This famous castle was built for William the Conqueror hundreds of years ago, and today holds the title for largest castle ever built in England. Windsor Castle has become a famous tourist attraction throughout the years and can still be visited today when you are in Windsor. 484,000 square feet occupy this enormous castle. That is about 26 acres of land! Throughout the years, many famous kings and queens have called this castle their home. Today it is still a palace for the Queen. Even though this is the residence of the Queen, visitors are still allowed to walk around the State Apartments. Some of these treasures include paintings by Canaletto, Holbein. Rubens, Gainsborough and Lawrence. Perhaps Sir Anthony Van Dyck did the most famous painting in the room. His famous painting is a triple portrait of Charles I. Other than just paintings the castle also is decorated with fine tapestries, porcelain, manuscripts, sculptures, and armor. Other famous rooms that can be visited from the months of October until March are known as the Semi State rooms. These rooms are gorgeously decorated and furnished with treasures from the Royal Collection.

The fourteenth century St. Georges Chapel is really a sight to see located in the Windsor Castle. With its Gothic architecture, this chapel is one of the best in England. Located in this Chapel room are the tombs of ten sovereigns. Some of these sovereigns include Henry VIII, his third wife Jane Seymour, and Charles I. This Chapel was founded by the Order of the Garter and remains a college today. It provides many activities of worship of God and has extraordinary music.

Another popular attraction located in the castle is known as Queen Mary’s Doll House, which was designed in 1924 by Sir Edwin Lutyens. All included in this dollhouse is a front foyer, bedroom, kitchen, and library. The foyer comes equipped with chandeliers and a grandfather clock that actually chimes at every hour! Music plays throughout the bedroom on the gramophone. Miniature sized books are objects that make up the library. What visitors enjoy most about this dollhouse is that the rooms are exact duplicates of the rooms found in the Windsor Castle itself.

Besides the famous attractions listed above, there is special exhibits at any given time of the year. Up until the 22nd of February there is an exhibit to celebrate the 60th birthday of The Prince of Wales. This particular exhibit shows photographs, and some of His Royal Highness’s favorite childhood things. An April 2009 exhibit marked the 500th year anniversary of Henry VIII’s reign in England.

Windsor Castle Prices (2010)
Depending on the time of year you go, some of the attractions of the castle are not offered for sightseeing. Adult tickets are £16 normally, and £8.50 when the State Apartments are closed. Children under 17 are charged £9.50 normally, and £5.50 when the State Apartments are close. Children under 5 years of age are always free to enter. If you are with a family of 2 adults and up to 3 children, a family pass can be issued to you. Prices for a family pass is £42 normally, and £22.50 when the State Apartments are closed.

Opening Times (2010-2011)
01/03/2010 – 31/10/201
Monday -Sunday 09:45 16:00 (including Bank Holidays)

01/11/2010 – 28/02/2011
Day Times
Monday-Sunday 09:45 15:00

Windsor Castle Address:
Windsor Castle
Windsor
SL4 1NJ

With so many places to visit inside the castle itself, it is no wonder that the castle is by far the most famous attraction to visit in Windsor.