Windsor is a very popular short break destination in South East England and for sure worth a visit.
In Windsor you will find the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world which is the Queen’s favourite weekend retreat. The castle bursts with nearly a thousand years of turbulent history and every monarch from Henry II to Queen Elizabeth II has been carrying out improvements so that the interior now is as impressive as the past. In St George’s Chapel in the Castle Henry VIII and his wife Jane Seymour are buried and across the river lies Eton College, founded by King Henry VI in 1440.
Windsor Castle © rudolf_schuba/flickr.com
When visiting Winsor Castle you should not miss the impressive Changing of the Guard ceremony and take a stroll through the mighty Winsor Great Park, covering 4,800 acres, where Saxon kings used to hunt and the Queen likes to stretch her legs. It is a perfect place for picnics, walking, cycling and horse riding. A special treat for those with green thumbs certainly are Savill Gardens.
To get stunning views of Windsor and the Thames Valley you should in summer ride the Royal Windsor Wheel.
Special events in Windsor throughout the year are the Royal Windsor Horse Show in May and the Windsor Festival with events and concerts in September.
The Royal Windsor Horse Show 2011 will take place from May 11th to May 15th 2011. It is the largest outdoor equestrian Show in the UK with more than 3000 horses and ponies taking part. Taking place in Her Majesty the Queen’s private grounds at Winsor Castle the horse show has been running for over 65 years.
A great day out for all the family certainly is LEGOLAND Windsor with its water rides, rollercoasters and amazing constructions.
And for those who seek relaxation there are boat trips on the River Thames and horse-drawn carriage rides on offer.
Winsor also is a paradise for shoppers with high street retailers, designer labels, antiques shops, department stores and of course souvenir shops.
Windsor can easily be reached by car and train from London and is only 15 minutes drive from Heathrow Airport.
