Guidebook for Windsor and Maidenhead
Sightseeing
Definitely a must to see! Residence of the Queen, great for family or group trips.
https://www.royalcollection.org.uk/visit/windsorcastle
505 locals recommend
Windsor Castle
3 Lanark PlDefinitely a must to see! Residence of the Queen, great for family or group trips.
https://www.royalcollection.org.uk/visit/windsorcastle
This beautiful church is situated next to the castle and open and welcome to all every day. The parish actively welcome visitors and tourists to pop in for a look around or even for a quiet chat if the moment takes you.
We like it so much we are having our son Christened there later this year.
Windsor Parish Church of St John the Baptist
High StreetThis beautiful church is situated next to the castle and open and welcome to all every day. The parish actively welcome visitors and tourists to pop in for a look around or even for a quiet chat if the moment takes you.
We like it so much we are having our son Christened there later this year.
Arts & Culture
Perfect place to watch some amazing plays and linked closely with the famous Bill Kenwright who always starts off his new touring shows at Windsor as well as taking his classic West End shows their sometimes.
Panto is also obviously great fun for the kids at Windsor in the Winter.
97 locals recommend
Theatre Royal, Windsor
32 Thames StPerfect place to watch some amazing plays and linked closely with the famous Bill Kenwright who always starts off his new touring shows at Windsor as well as taking his classic West End shows their sometimes.
Panto is also obviously great fun for the kids at Windsor in the Winter.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Two Brewers
34 Park StGreat pub with great food
All Bar One Windsor
The Scotch
1 Goswell HillFood Scene
This is our favorite place for a lazy weekend breakfast or a weekday long lunch/early supper.
Stunning views over the river Thames, Welcoming Staff and a lovely place to spend a sunny afternoon over a long lunch or a wonderful brunch.
Fabulous 'Formula' Breakfast till 1pm at the weekends.
A great and seasonal 2 or 3 course early bird menu during the week until 7pm
These two offers are fabulous value for money. Book in advance especially on sunny days
47 locals recommend
Côte Brasserie - Windsor
71 High StThis is our favorite place for a lazy weekend breakfast or a weekday long lunch/early supper.
Stunning views over the river Thames, Welcoming Staff and a lovely place to spend a sunny afternoon over a long lunch or a wonderful brunch.
Fabulous 'Formula' Breakfast till 1pm at the weekends.
A great and seasonal 2 or 3 course early bird menu during the week until 7pm
These two offers are fabulous value for money. Book in advance especially on sunny days
Authentic Italian in every way, especially the food.
Renowned in Windsor by the locals and a must for any food or italian lover.
You must BOOK in advance as it gets busy
32 locals recommend
Sebastian's
2 Goswell HillAuthentic Italian in every way, especially the food.
Renowned in Windsor by the locals and a must for any food or italian lover.
You must BOOK in advance as it gets busy
Windsor Grill
65 St. Leonards RdVery romantic atmosphere and great food!
Fantastic local coffee shop just down the road and great for planning your day with a coffee. Its situated away from the central coffee shops and so quieter and used by locals.
We go there most days.
13 locals recommend
Costa
253 Seven Sisters RdFantastic local coffee shop just down the road and great for planning your day with a coffee. Its situated away from the central coffee shops and so quieter and used by locals.
We go there most days.
Food is a little more expensive than some restaurants but its spacious and has a good vibe of people on a sunny day with outside space opposite the river and a good place for a drink in the evenings.
23 locals recommend
Browns Windsor
Barry AvenueFood is a little more expensive than some restaurants but its spacious and has a good vibe of people on a sunny day with outside space opposite the river and a good place for a drink in the evenings.
http://tvfm.org.uk/windsor/
1st Saturday of every month 9-1pm
Lovely local fresh produce
167 locals recommend
Windsor
http://tvfm.org.uk/windsor/
1st Saturday of every month 9-1pm
Lovely local fresh produce
Windsor is Famous for High Tea and the River Thames and this is the perfect quintessential english place to visit when you come to Windsor.
You can have High Tea in the beautiful manor rooms or lunch on the terrace by the river.
Or just pop in unannounced for a coffee and a walk along the river.
8 locals recommend
The Oakley Court
Windsor RoadWindsor is Famous for High Tea and the River Thames and this is the perfect quintessential english place to visit when you come to Windsor.
You can have High Tea in the beautiful manor rooms or lunch on the terrace by the river.
Or just pop in unannounced for a coffee and a walk along the river.
Good classic food on Eaton High St.
Nice vibe for a drink or dinner in the evenings or Sunday Lunch and a good place to snuggle up by the fire on a cold or rainy day.
Group on also offer deals here
The Eton Mess
55 High StGood classic food on Eaton High St.
Nice vibe for a drink or dinner in the evenings or Sunday Lunch and a good place to snuggle up by the fire on a cold or rainy day.
Group on also offer deals here
Parks & Nature
Windsor Great Park
Great for a long romantic walks with stunning views
Shopping
Windsor Royal Shopping
Arch 5 Goswell HillPerfect for clothes shopping!
Daniel Department Store
125 Peascod StWindsor Farm Shop is renowned for its wonderful fresh and organic produce, Veg grown in the Castle grounds and meat all locally sourced.
For those that love food and fresh produce this is a must.
22 locals recommend
Windsor Farm Shop
Datchet RoadWindsor Farm Shop is renowned for its wonderful fresh and organic produce, Veg grown in the Castle grounds and meat all locally sourced.
For those that love food and fresh produce this is a must.
Getting Around
1 hour to Waterloo Station and 45 mins to Victoria Station.
30 locals recommend
Windsor & Eton Riverside Station (Stop E)
1 hour to Waterloo Station and 45 mins to Victoria Station.
Easy links to south and north, with 30-45 mins to London Paddington.
Closest Train station to our house with a 10 minute walk.
32 locals recommend
Windsor and Eton Central station
Easy links to south and north, with 30-45 mins to London Paddington.
Closest Train station to our house with a 10 minute walk.
01753 677677 - Local reliable Cab Company
Great for airport transport
Windsor to Heathrow drop off £20
Heathrow to Windsor pick up £50-£60 due to waiting time and parking costs.
Windsor Cars Limited
01753 677677 - Local reliable Cab Company
Great for airport transport
Windsor to Heathrow drop off £20
Heathrow to Windsor pick up £50-£60 due to waiting time and parking costs.