The Queen's crib - Windsor Castle

Last Sunday we headed out to see Windsor Castle. It's not far from London and definitley a day out that I would recommend. We've been meaning to go there for quite some time but for some reason never have!

Windsor castle is certainly one of the better castle's I've ever seen. For starters, it really is pleasing on the eye, the brick/stone work and arched wooden window frames really seem to compliment each other. It's been restored unbelievably well, or someone cleans it fairly regularly because it just looks so clean! It's also classic looking, exactly what you would expect (in a good way) to see from a Castle, elegant turrets and fortified stone walls skirt the perimeter. Coupled with the well manicured lawns (the gardens within suggest that Alan Titchmarsh may be a close friend of the Queen), and it's strategic location atop a hill; it really makes a strong statement. Maybe it was the perfect weather, I'm not sure. It did however, seem smaller than I was imagining. It really didn't take long to do the tour and if you do do the tour (most of you probably have been there) I would recommend (thanks Dave!) the 'ear-piece' commentary for some background information. It also helps to know what you're looking at and some times what to look-out for!

After we had done the tour we walked around the ridiculously tourist-filled vilage that is Windsor and down to the river where we eventually found somewhere to have a very average over-priced tuna-sandwich and then it was time to head back. Below I've attached some information which will hopefully help those of you who may be like us, meaning to go but for some reason never have.

How to get to Windsor Castle: Trains leave from Waterloo and go through Clapham Junciton and Richmond to the final stop, Windsor and Eton Riverside. Allow about and hour for the journey. The return journey from Wimbledon station cost a very reasonable £6.70 and entrance to the Castle was £13.50. Once you're in I would also recommend that you stand in that wretched looking queue to see the Queen's Doll house. It's a bit naff but after that you can see the State rooms which house some really interesting artefacts and gifts from foreign leaders.

Shuz