Windsor Castle Admission Ticket

Windsor Castle has been in continuous royal use since William the Conqueror built the first fortification here in the 11th century, making it the oldest occupied castle in the world, and it remains a working residence used regularly by the royal family today. Visitors can tour the opulent State Apartments, St George's Chapel — burial site of numerous monarchs including Henry VIII and, more recently, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip — and, when the King is not in residence, the semi-state rooms as well. With maximum culture and near-maximum must-see and aesthetic scores in this batch, it ranks among the top day-trip destinations from London, and its half-day duration reflects the genuine scale of the site. It's easily reached by train from central London, making it a natural addition to an itinerary alongside the city's core sights.