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Some key places of interest:
1 INFORMATION CENTRE
12 COOKHAM AND STANLEY SPENCER GALLERY
Pop in for tickets to attractions and events, local information, details of where
The Stanley Spencer Gallery is unique, being the only gallery in Britain devoted
to stay, guidebooks, postcards, what’s on information and much more.
exclusively to an artist in the village where he was born and spent most of his
life.
2 WINDSOR CASTLE
The oldest and largest occupied castle in the world. Today The Queen spends
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most of her private weekends at the castle which is also used for ceremonial
The largest town in the Royal Borough still retains the charm that earned it the
and state occasions.
nickname 'Jewel of the Thames' but has shed its decadent image, retaining just
a touch of glamour in its role as home to many media and show business
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personalities.
Top retail brands rub shoulders with excellent cafes and restaurants providing a
welcome break from serious shopping. This is the place to meet and be seen.
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Bisham is best known for its Abbey founded by the Knights Templar in 1338
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which in spite of its name was never inhabited by monks.
The best way to see more of Windsor town and Windsor Great Park including
the Long Walk.
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Frogmore House, set in the private Home Park, is renowned for its beautiful
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landscaped garden and 18th-century lake.
One of the oldest schools in England, the historic foundation buildings are
open from Easter to October.
16 DORNEY COURT
Built in 1440 and lived in by the same family for over 400 years, the rooms are
6 ASCOT & ASCOT RACECOURSE
full of history with 15th- and 16th-century oak and beautiful 17th-century
Synonymous with quality, style and excellence, providing unparalleled racing
lacquer furniture. The adjacent 13th-century church of St James, with Norman
and a memorable day out.
front and Tudor tower, can also be visited.
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Windsor Great Park covers 4,800 acres, parts of which are open to the public.
This spectacular estate overlooking the River Thames has a series of gardens,
Its present area was determined in the 1360s and was popular with Saxon
each with its own character, featuring topiary, statuary, water gardens, a formal
kings as a hunting forest.
parterre and woodland and riverside walks with magnificent vistas.
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Within Windsor Great Park, The Savill Garden covers some 35 acres and was
A family park with hands-on activities, rides, themed playscapes and more
formalised in 1932 by Sir Eric Savill. It is open all year round and there is a
LEGO® bricks than you ever dreamed possible.
stunning new visitor centre, large airy restaurant and a shop offering
interesting gifts.
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Set in 165 acres of beautiful countryside on the banks of the River Thames and
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overlooked by Windsor Castle, Royal Windsor Racecourse offers a delightful
It was here in 1215 that King John sealed the Magna Carta. This charter
blend of traditional and modern.
established the principle of the constitutional monarchy and affirmed the
individual’s right to justice and liberty.
20 FRENCH BROTHERS BOATS
French Brothers run public trips from Windsor, Runnymede and Maidenhead.
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Choose from a short return trip or a full-day cruise.
Some of the finest food on the Thames can be sampled in the village of Bray,
home to the famous Waterside Inn and the Fat Duck both boasting 3 Michelin
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stars. Also worth a visit are Caldesi in Campagna and the Hinds Head Hotel.
The City Sightseeing open top double decker guided bus tour of Windsor &
Eton is the most convenient, fun and interesting way to explore this wonderful
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area.
A picturesque riverside village with one of the oldest inns in England dating
from 1135.