Where do you park when visiting Windsor park?

Can you walk around Windsor Castle for free?

You have to pay to even get inside the castle grounds,you can only walk around part of the castle from the outside.

Is there a park and ride to Windsor?

Windsor has 3 Park and Ride locations serving the town centre. Royal Windsor is a very busy town so it is well worth considering using one of these and travelling in by bus. The Legoland shuttle operates Monday to Sunday with buses running every 30 minutes.

How much does it cost to get into Windsor Castle?

Where is the public entrance to Windsor Castle?

Windsor Castle is very easy to find. Coming out from Windsor and Eton Central Station, or Windsor and Eton Riverside Station, the castle walls can be seen in front of you. The main entrance to Windsor Castle is at the top of Castle Hill, on the right. The address of Windsor Castle is Castle Hill, Windsor, SL4 1PD.

How long is the Long Walk Windsor?

Visible from the State Entrance of Windsor Castle, the ‘Long Walk’ is a 2.64-mile tree-lined avenue created during the reign of Charles II.

Where do you park at Windsor Deer Park?

To access the Long Walk and Deer Park, there are car parks dotted along the A332 near Windsor. There are also a number of car parks in Windsor town centre. Visitors can walk along the High Street to enter Windsor Great Park through Cambridge Gate, which is located next to Windsor Castle.

Where do you park to walk in Great Windsor?

Park at The Savill Garden and you can have the perfect walk of just over 3.5 miles (6km) return to the top of the historic Long Walk and the Copper Horse.

What is the best time of day to visit Windsor Castle?

It is best to visit the Windsor Castle in the afternoons or after 11 am to avoid the rush at the entrance. You can book your tickets in advance and online.

Do you have to pay to park at Savill Gardens?

Car parks are open daily from 7am to 7pm or sunset when earlier. All car parks only accept debit and credit cards for payment. The Savill Garden is the only car park that welcomes coaches which must be booked in advance. A charge will apply if you are not visiting The Savill Garden.

Is there free parking at Virginia Water?

The current position with on street parking in Virginia Water is that there is 2 hours free parking which is policed. It is not a problem and the turnover of parking is regular and the spaces are not regularly blocked by staff of the businesses who tend to park at the rear of the shops etc.

Is Virginia Water Lake free?

Areas of the Great Park such as Virginia Water Lake have no entry charge, and these areas are free to visit for the day, with access to our facilities, and the catering and retail outlets of the Park. The parking charges contribute towards the maintenance of the Great Park and its facilities.

What time does the long walk close?

The castle opens at 10am and closes at 4pm in the winter and 5pm in the summer. It is open all year round, except during some holidays, such as Christmas.

How many miles is a long walk?

If you are capable of double digit miles regularly, walking 10 or more, then you have probably considered doing a long distance walk over several days. As such, the question arises of how far should you be walking on each day.

How long is the Long Walk there and back?

From the Castle gate to the foot of the statue of King George III (The Copper Horse) The long walk measures 2.64 miles in length. So a run there and back is a great distance for joggers and is a very popular route for walkers too.

What is the statue at the end of the Long Walk?

The Long Walk and Deer Park. This impressive three mile long tree-lined avenue begins at the George IV Gateway at Windsor Castle and ends at the magnificent Copper Horse statue.

Who is on the horse statue at Windsor Castle?

A bronze equestrian statue of King Charles II on horseback sits in the Upper Ward of Windsor Castle beneath the castle’s Round Tower.