On our Way to Windsor Castle

Let's revisit our itinerary:

Day 1 - May 26, Thurs       flight to London (I'll be arriving the day prior at Luton)
Day 2 - May 27, Fri            Heathrow transfer to hotel, afternoon tea
Day 3 - May 28, Sat           Chelsea Flower Show all day
                                            Evening Theatre
Day 4 - May 29, Sun           On your own, or shopping at Harrod's, Selfridges, Liberty London, etc.
Day 5 - May 30, Mon          (Bank Holiday) Highclere Castle
Day 6 - May 31, Tue           Windsor Castle
                                            Thames Dinner Cruise
Day 7 - June 1, Wed            transfer to Heathrow for flight to USA (KO next day to Luton)

This post features Windsor Castle.

We'll be taking a coach from Victoria Station to the castle grounds (coach has restroom aboard).

 Windsor is located 30 miles west of London. 















Colored text below is from the Official website: Note that we will depart the hotel about 10am, for the bus at London Victoria Station around 10:30am; arriving to our destination stop at 11:30am. We will dine for lunch in town before arriving to the Castle.... after the crowds. Once inside you can wander at your own pace and we'll aim for a 4pm return bus, and will adjust the departure for time required to walk back to the bus pick-up.

There is a lot to see and do at Windsor Castle, so please allow enough time to make the most of your visit.  We suggest between 2½ and 3 hours. The Castle is at the top of a steep hill, and the visitor route covers long distances. You are advised to wear comfortable shoes. 

The Admission Centre is at its busiest between 09:30 and 11:30, so you may like to consider arriving after 11:30. You can visit the State Apartments, the Drawings Gallery, Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House and St George’s Chapel at your leisure using the complimentary multimedia tour, which lasts 1½ hours. Guided tours of the Precincts, which are included in the admission price, depart at half-hourly intervals from the Courtyard and last 30 minutes. St George’s Chapel closes at 16:00, although visitors are welcome to attend evensong at 17:15.

Note: No backpacks or large totes allowed, so we must travel light today!
On arrival, you and your belongings will be subject to airport-style security checks. Please try to bring as little as possible with you as it will help you to get through security screening more quickly.
Some items, such as large items of baggage, backpacks, pushchairs, pen-knives and scissors will have to be checked in and reclaimed at the end of the visit. 
Note: We will most likely eat before entering the Castle grounds. An average visit is about 3 hours, and if we depart by 4pm we will have some time to relax before the evening's dinner cruise.


Eating and drinking are not permitted in the State Apartments or St George’s Chapel. You will be asked to place drinks and food in closed bags before being admitted to the Castle. You can purchase bottled water at the Courtyard Shop at the beginning of your visit.
Visitors wishing to leave the Castle for refreshments in the town may obtain re-entry permits from the Castle shops or the audio return point.

Note: The following diagram shows the Castle layout and terrain.