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Windsor Castle

Windsor, Berkshire, England SR4 1NJ

Featured Review : Windsor Castle is the largest castle still in operation in the world. The Queen of England lives here most weekends, and I understand that she prefers this to Buckingham Palace in London proper, which she considers to f...See Full Review

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Windsor Castle Reviews

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Windsor Castle

  • 3 out of 5 stars by chaoticmum from Coon Rapids, Minnesota
  • November 20, 2008
Quote: Awesome place to visit. Lots of history here. It's a beautiful castle and there is a lot of good info about it for tourists. There's lots to see with the castle grounds, so plan to spend about half a day.

From journal 2000 Europe Trip: London, England

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Windsor Castle

  • 5 out of 5 stars by barbara from Atlanta, Georgia
  • October 9, 2007
Windsor Castle
Quote: Windsor Castle is the largest castle still in operation in the world. The Queen of England lives here most weekends, and I understand that she prefers this to Buckingham Palace in London proper, which she considers to function more as an office... Read the full Windsor Castle review

From journal Lads in London

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Windsor Castle

  • 4 out of 5 stars by The Breeze from Mayfield, Ohio
  • April 16, 2006
Windsor Castle
Quote: Windsor Castle is only 20 miles outside of London, not far from Heathrow Airport. It can be reached by train, bus, or car, or you could join a tour. As the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world and the primary residence of the current... Read the full Windsor Castle review

From journal London Side-trips

Windsor Castle

  • 5 out of 5 stars by bebe4God44 from Baltimore, Maryland
  • January 21, 2006
Quote: We went to the queen's castle! It's huge, beautiful, and fun! Did I mention that it's historical? Going to Windsor is definitely worth at least one day! It's awesome to tour the castle during the morning and afternoon. The sights inside and... Read the full Windsor Castle review

From journal Windsor Castle

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Windsor Castle

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Laalasa from Glen Mills, Pennsylvania
  • August 2, 2005
Windsor Castle
Quote: Windsor also has a changing of the guard – but that happens inside the castle walls. People line up on the streets outside to see the brightly dressed soldiers marching through at around 10am. If you are there at the time, get your ticket before you... Read the full Windsor Castle review

From journal It's the tower bridge, all you tourists!

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The Castle Grounds

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Mutt from Ankara, Turkey
  • June 28, 2004
Quote: The grounds of the modern castle still conform to this original plan of the first castle built here by William the Conquer (r.1066-1087) around 1080. A variation of the standard motte and bailey design that was adapted for use on ridge it features... Read the full Windsor Castle review

From journal Windsor: A Castle Fit for a King

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Queen Mary's Dolls' House & The Semi-Staterooms

  • 3 out of 5 stars by Mutt from Ankara, Turkey
  • June 27, 2004
Quote: A true insight into the private life of the Royals can be gained by examining some of the minor attractions that are on show here at the castle. Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House is one of these and can be found in a specially constructed room on the North... Read the full Windsor Castle review

From journal Windsor: A Castle Fit for a King

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The Royal Staterooms

  • 3 out of 5 stars by Mutt from Ankara, Turkey
  • June 27, 2004
Quote: Henry II (r.1154-1189) built the first private Staterooms here in the 1770s and it was a popular residence for many of the successive kings including Edward II (r.1307-1327) whose son Edward III was born here. Edward III (r.1327-1377) lavished... Read the full Windsor Castle review

From journal Windsor: A Castle Fit for a King

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Windsor Castle

  • 3 out of 5 stars by Jehcekah from Rochester, Minnesota
  • October 11, 2002
Windsor Castle
Quote: Windsor Castle is the largest inhabited castle in the world, and the oldest in continuous occupation (over 900 years). It's one of the Queen's three official residences, and is often said to be her favorite. The Royal Standard flies over the Round... Read the full Windsor Castle review

From journal A Year in Winchester

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Windsor Castle - Part 2

  • 4 out of 5 stars by cls223 from Chicago, Illinois
  • September 29, 2002
Windsor Castle - Part 2
Quote: The next room I visited was the King’s Drawing Room, beautifully done with gold fabric on the walls. Even over the shuffle of tourists’ feet, it’s possible to hear a clock gently chiming the hour. The King’s Bed Chamber has a gold-canopied bed,... Read the full Windsor Castle review

From journal Golden Jubilee London