Windsor, England

Windsor is a suburban town in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead in Berkshire, England. It is best known as the site of Windsor Castle. The town is situated 21 miles (34 km) west of Charing Cross. It is immediately south of the River Thames, which forms its boundary with Eton.

Windsor is a popular tourist destination and location of Windsor Castle, one of the official residences of the British Royal Family. There are many places to see within the central area of Windsor or within Eton just across Windsor Bridge. They are all within easy walking distance of each other, the main shopping center and both railway stations.

Things to See & Do

* Windsor Castle
* Legoland
* Royal Windsor Wheel
* Guildhall – High Street
* Eton College

Cruise Season – March - Dec
Currency – Pound Sterling (GBP)
Language – English
Population – 28,324 approx
Electricity – 2 round pins European style
Time – UTC plus zero hours
International Country Telephone Code – + 44


Travel Links - Windsor and Eton is well served by London's collection of airports and actually under the flight-path of Heathrow.

In Windsor and Eton there are two railway stations. Both stations are within walking distance of each other and Windsor Castle.

From London (Buckingham Palace Road, Victoria): Greenline (journey time approximately 1 hour). From London (Heathrow Airport): First 77 (journey time approximately 40 minutes).