Hounslow Trip Overview
Don’t spend your layover time stuck inside the airport. Instead, discover Royal Windsor.
Windsor Castle, the largest and oldest occupied castle in the world, is the home of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The Castle’s dramatic site encapsulates 900 years of British history and its magnificent State Rooms and works of art reflect the tastes of successive kings and queens. HM The Queen and her family spend most of their private weekends at Windsor castle. The Queen is also officially in residence throughout April and June, when the annual Garter Service is held in St George’s Chapel.
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Duration: 6 hours
Starts: Hounslow, United Kingdom
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Don’t spend your layover time stuck inside the airport. Instead, discover Royal Windsor.
Windsor Castle, the largest and oldest occupied castle in the world, is the home of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The Castle’s dramatic site encapsulates 900 years of British history and its magnificent State Rooms and works of art reflect the tastes of successive kings and queens. HM The Queen and her family spend most of their private weekends at Windsor castle. The Queen is also officially in residence throughout April and June, when the annual Garter Service is held in St George’s Chapel.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Windsor Castle, Castle Hill, Windsor SL4 1PD England
A unique opportunity to explore Windsor town famous for the Royal Windsor Castle and the surroundings.
As well as being home to over 40 exciting shops, restaurants and cafes, Windsor Royal Station is also home to a covered arts and crafts market, open seven days a week.
Discover over 20 stalls serving great local food and delicious street food at the Monthly Independent Food Market in Peascod Street, month.
WINDSOR CASTLE is the largest castle in England and still a Royal residence. This tour passes through Eton, home of one of England’s famous public schools; President John F Kennedy Memorial site & Runnymede, where King John sealed the Magna carta (The Magna Carta, also known as the Great Charter to the Liberties of England. As a tribute to its influence, a copy of the Magna Carter is housed in the Temple of Founding History, the National Archive, in Washington D.C.)
Duration: 4 hours
Pass By: Eton College, Main entrance Brewhouse Yard, Eton, Windsor SL4 6DW England
Eton College is one of the most prestigious high schools in the world. … In addition to actors and royals, the school is also known for educating several future Prime Ministers, including David Cameron and incoming prime minister Boris Johnson.
