Windsor is definitely an emblematic
symbol of England, a notorious site well known to be the iconic
house of a distinguished Monarchy extremely famed worldwide, a very distinctive
place erected in the 11th century immediately south of the river Thames in the Royal
Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, a splendid verdant territory part of Berkshire County.
Located just 42, 0 kilometres from central London where the incomparable English countryside bordered by scenic forests are great protagonists in the boundaries of that southern municipality of the United Kingdom, that site is undoubtedly one of the main highlights of many British historic chapters which took place within the walls of that majestic, noble residence.
Thanks to its renowned popularity closely related to a relevant past that emblematic place is since a long time ago a magnificent destination, something you can not miss if you are planning to visit Great Britain.
Located just 42, 0 kilometres from central London where the incomparable English countryside bordered by scenic forests are great protagonists in the boundaries of that southern municipality of the United Kingdom, that site is undoubtedly one of the main highlights of many British historic chapters which took place within the walls of that majestic, noble residence.
Thanks to its renowned popularity closely related to a relevant past that emblematic place is since a long time ago a magnificent destination, something you can not miss if you are planning to visit Great Britain.
Simply mentioning that word "Windsor" is highlighting
the story of important Royal Houses which in different historic periods has
written indelible pages of a Nation, including reaching with its name other
places worldwide giving its denomination to other towns such as Windsor-Ontario-Canada,
Windsor-Connecticut and Windsor-Vermont, U.S.A among others.
Apart that also several Hotels, luxury accommodations in the globe took that prestigious name to elevate furthermore their images and brands adding something of special, attractive transmitting with an extreme resonance the memories of an icon to increase in many cases the appeal of establishments devoted to hospitality evoking that very distinctive site.
Apart that also several Hotels, luxury accommodations in the globe took that prestigious name to elevate furthermore their images and brands adding something of special, attractive transmitting with an extreme resonance the memories of an icon to increase in many cases the appeal of establishments devoted to hospitality evoking that very distinctive site.
The silhouette of that impressive castle immediately
viewed from the Long Walk in that incomparable area has always represented a landmark of the country characterised
by that stunning large, high, front side facing a triumphal entrance established as a glitzy hallway part of that unique environment.
Highlighted by stunning, imposing scenic, circular high crenellated towers often depicted in tourism brochures, magazines, post cards, pictures and posters, immortalised by landscape artists, another attraction of that emblem of Britain is the presence of Alexandra park with all around a beautiful, picturesque woodland forming together a very appealing frame encircling that monumental attraction.
Certainly also that is another special feature able to capture the attention of a visitor in a while extremely delighted with those wonderful views of a stupendous green setting greatly preserved where also nature is a true, absolute protagonist.
Highlighted by stunning, imposing scenic, circular high crenellated towers often depicted in tourism brochures, magazines, post cards, pictures and posters, immortalised by landscape artists, another attraction of that emblem of Britain is the presence of Alexandra park with all around a beautiful, picturesque woodland forming together a very appealing frame encircling that monumental attraction.
Certainly also that is another special feature able to capture the attention of a visitor in a while extremely delighted with those wonderful views of a stupendous green setting greatly preserved where also nature is a true, absolute protagonist.
The iconic Tudor,
Stuart, Georgian and Victorian periods highlighted its development as
Royal seat architecturally and artistically when in the course of centuries with several mutations it started step by step
to acquire the majestic image you can admire nowadays.
Including in its interior in which a superb layout composed by a huge courtyard representing an imposing access to the halls some of them visitable show an indisputable, glitzy charm highlighting the aesthetical grandeur of that big construction .
Including in its interior in which a superb layout composed by a huge courtyard representing an imposing access to the halls some of them visitable show an indisputable, glitzy charm highlighting the aesthetical grandeur of that big construction .
The centre of that famed British town is developed on the
southern banks of the Thames around Windsor
& Eton Central Railway Station in a magnificent, verdant area very appropriate to
establish the official seat of a Royal Crown.
The most famed arteries of the historic core are the famous
Peascod Street consisting in the most important hallway leading to Castle Hill and
Windsor Castle entering in the Royal Complex flanking St. George
Chapel crossing High Street while Arthur Road on the
western side of the Station is another strategic axis close to the motorway not far from the central heart of Windsor.
That magnificent Castle erected in the Middle Ages by King William I, despite its medieval establishment had a relevant development over three century ago creating around it apart the former municipality a more contemporary urban setting called New Windsor giving that area a defined profile and identity of true town and not just an isolated superb Royal site encircled by the immense countryside of the Berkshire County as in the past.
That territory due to its fame nowadays provides excellent
accommodations and it also became a relevant centre of amusement thanks to the
presence of Legoland.
It boasts furthermore beautiful gardens, wide green spaces fantastically cared while on the other side of Windsor Bridge you can reach in a while another cultural, historic symbol of the country consisting in the famous University of Eton.
It boasts furthermore beautiful gardens, wide green spaces fantastically cared while on the other side of Windsor Bridge you can reach in a while another cultural, historic symbol of the country consisting in the famous University of Eton.
Windsor also
has in its municipal heart a pretty cosmopolitan aspect with different ethnic
restaurants, a prestigious theatre but also two important railway stations
which permit to connect to several destinations making that place simply great
to plan several itineraries during a trip enjoying it in a stay as base for stupendous radial excursions.
Certainly Windsor is a great idea if inserted in an exciting Fly & Drive as significant, cultural historic stage or also as destination in a full day visit if you are spending a short break in London downtown.
Certainly Windsor is a great idea if inserted in an exciting Fly & Drive as significant, cultural historic stage or also as destination in a full day visit if you are spending a short break in London downtown.
For the joy of sport and outdoor activities lovers
that great environment also provides many facilities because it is located on the National Cycle Route 4 leading to many
important centres such as Bath, Newport,
Reading, Swansea, Llanelli and St. David´s.
That well known trail is a branch of the notorious Celtic Trail Cycle Route ending at Fishguard, a splendid, southwestern, coastal town of Wales facing a beautiful bay with the same name with the chance
from there to take a ferry with
destination another wonderful country as Ireland.
Other cycle paths are present all around the
municipality and at Home Park not
far from the Castle there is also the opportunity to practise Archery, Hockey with the presence in addition of Cricket Clubs.
The old history of Windsor according to historic
documentations started when the Saxons invaded between the 5th and 7th centuries the British Islands after the decline of the Roman Empire since the times of Emperor Honorius.
They largely replaced the Britons who moved to Armorican Peninsula occupying the present Normandy and Britanny in French territory despite they won a clash in the late 6th century corresponding to the famous Battle of Badon in Wales against those Germanic enemies, an event which partially stopped the expansions of the Saxons Kingdoms in the old Anglia.
Despite that since the times of Octa of Kent and much more during the times of his son and successor Eormenric, the Saxons settled that land in large scale establishing very big camps starting year by year to occupy more territories giving origin to the development of different Reigns around Britain leaving relevant, historic imprints and marks still visible today.
They largely replaced the Britons who moved to Armorican Peninsula occupying the present Normandy and Britanny in French territory despite they won a clash in the late 6th century corresponding to the famous Battle of Badon in Wales against those Germanic enemies, an event which partially stopped the expansions of the Saxons Kingdoms in the old Anglia.
Despite that since the times of Octa of Kent and much more during the times of his son and successor Eormenric, the Saxons settled that land in large scale establishing very big camps starting year by year to occupy more territories giving origin to the development of different Reigns around Britain leaving relevant, historic imprints and marks still visible today.
In the 11th
century the former centre was called Windlesora or Windles-ore a denomination mentioned in the Anglo-Saxon chronicles under the entry for Clever, the neighbouring manor of Windsor, recorded in that
notorious manuscript created in the 9th century in Wessex during the Reign of King Albert the Great.
That famed archive starting to collect all the historic information of sites of relevance, it was furthermore updated in 1154 with a vast list of historic places which was in its kind a sort of old encyclopedia with also detailed geographic information which included the former Windsor.
That famed archive starting to collect all the historic information of sites of relevance, it was furthermore updated in 1154 with a vast list of historic places which was in its kind a sort of old encyclopedia with also detailed geographic information which included the former Windsor.
The Royal Residence was originally a wooden fortress situated at approximately 6,0
kilometres from the current centre and the Thames erected during the times
of King William I usually known as William the Conqueror.
That character was the first Norman Monarch of England, former Duke of Normandy since 1035 very famous for his military operations with the conquest of Great Britain in 1066, a controversial figure with constant desires of expansion in a life highlighted to keep his influence in the British islands but also in the Continental Europe at the same time.
The same construction had not modifications also during the times of King Henry I, son and successor of that Sovereign who privileged other issues as the improvements of tense relationships between the Saxon and Norman descendants than an enlargement or an aesthetic mutation of the structure which remained practically unchanged.
That character was the first Norman Monarch of England, former Duke of Normandy since 1035 very famous for his military operations with the conquest of Great Britain in 1066, a controversial figure with constant desires of expansion in a life highlighted to keep his influence in the British islands but also in the Continental Europe at the same time.
The same construction had not modifications also during the times of King Henry I, son and successor of that Sovereign who privileged other issues as the improvements of tense relationships between the Saxon and Norman descendants than an enlargement or an aesthetic mutation of the structure which remained practically unchanged.
One century later many things mutated when the old Windsor embraced the new
thanks to the development of new spaces, the centre started a brilliant cycle focused on trade with the construction of new bridges along the Thames, different
accesses consisting in new roads which transformed that Royal borough in a pretty
prosperous centre.
In addition to all that the former Windlesora became an
important market place, in its boundaries was elevated a first
hospital acquiring a more marked identity of active centre highlighted by a process of operations which included the innovation of the old stronghold in decline.
That timber fort started its transformation with the establishment of a stone fortress taking year by year an image of castle.
That timber fort started its transformation with the establishment of a stone fortress taking year by year an image of castle.
In the Middle
Ages the current municipality gained much more relevance when it was ranked in the best 70 towns
of England awarded in addition with the rights of free city becoming Capital
of the county in the 13th century.
It obtained the official title of City under King Edward I rule also known as Edward Longshanks famous Royal figure who led the conquest of Wales, nicknamed later Hammer of the Scots because he was able to keep the Scottish territories under English influence.
It obtained the official title of City under King Edward I rule also known as Edward Longshanks famous Royal figure who led the conquest of Wales, nicknamed later Hammer of the Scots because he was able to keep the Scottish territories under English influence.
As former seat of the Crown Windsor was highly
favoured since the beginning of its more significant historic boom because it had not to pay
taxes as other cities.
All that generated notable trade busy operations including better than those already previously reached with relevant peaks thanks to the Royal patronage.
That King had an important interest to give that centre an economic advanced level when many new towns in England failed also due to that famous episode consisting in the Second Barons' War with a rebellion of aristocrats led by Simon de Montfort between 1264 and 1267.
That event caused an atmosphere of political instability with consequent obstacles of economical progress for many centres which had a pretty grey future disapperaring by the most relevant scene but it was not the case of Windsor.
All that generated notable trade busy operations including better than those already previously reached with relevant peaks thanks to the Royal patronage.
That King had an important interest to give that centre an economic advanced level when many new towns in England failed also due to that famous episode consisting in the Second Barons' War with a rebellion of aristocrats led by Simon de Montfort between 1264 and 1267.
That event caused an atmosphere of political instability with consequent obstacles of economical progress for many centres which had a pretty grey future disapperaring by the most relevant scene but it was not the case of Windsor.
The construction of the castle generated flourishing golden ages, that wealthy site started to be populated by
active merchants next to skilled artisans who contributed to a further growth.
Next to that some years later the presence of talented artists, prominent architects during the times of King Edward III produced a notable embellishment, enlargement and restoration of the former manor.
That Monarch who reigned England for 50 years was well known to transform Britain in one of the most important military powers in Europe in that time despite eternal conflicts with France highlighted by the Breton war of succession due to the desire to conquer Normandy times in which Windsor became also reinforced with a considerable military presence for its defence.
Apart that he was a sensitive King aimed to increase the developments in government and legislation managing an evolution of the English Parliament generating prosperous times with protagonist also a refurbishment and re-valuation of the national architectural patrimony symbol of a country which also aesthetically wanted to show its grandeur.
Next to that some years later the presence of talented artists, prominent architects during the times of King Edward III produced a notable embellishment, enlargement and restoration of the former manor.
That Monarch who reigned England for 50 years was well known to transform Britain in one of the most important military powers in Europe in that time despite eternal conflicts with France highlighted by the Breton war of succession due to the desire to conquer Normandy times in which Windsor became also reinforced with a considerable military presence for its defence.
Apart that he was a sensitive King aimed to increase the developments in government and legislation managing an evolution of the English Parliament generating prosperous times with protagonist also a refurbishment and re-valuation of the national architectural patrimony symbol of a country which also aesthetically wanted to show its grandeur.
In those tiimes all the operations made in Windsor were considered more important than
other projects as the restoration and partially reconstruction of Westminster
Abbey or the Royal properties in the capital London.
That aspect in its kind is highly interesting to know how that place was extremely loved, highly rooted in the sentiments and feelings of the Royalty privileging its embellishment than that of the major centre of the country which was becoming year by year an international power.
That aspect in its kind is highly interesting to know how that place was extremely loved, highly rooted in the sentiments and feelings of the Royalty privileging its embellishment than that of the major centre of the country which was becoming year by year an international power.
Unfortunately in the 14th century as in other parts of Europe a sad event corresponding to the black death
reduced the local population but despite that Windsor did not suffer
an intense decline continuing to be one of the most important, vital English hubs.
That famous Castle was in a short time protagonist of an impressive modification and in a fast
step by step was greatly decorated with new stylish architectural elements and details.
Its aspect was furthermore improved adding new spaces modelling its original layout taking a profile more appropriate for the exigences of the Royalty with also the establishment of a large courtyard able to contain military parades and events as speeches or relevant meetings.
Its aspect was furthermore improved adding new spaces modelling its original layout taking a profile more appropriate for the exigences of the Royalty with also the establishment of a large courtyard able to contain military parades and events as speeches or relevant meetings.
For all that were called the best architects of England
including there was a relevant, artistic revival when in that period of the
Middle Ages the Royal Family started to host in its residence also
important figures of literature as the
writer and poet Geoffrey Chaucer who lived within those walls for a
while.
In the 15th
century Windsor after the death of King Henry VI became a
very important focal point of pilgrimage with many people flocking from many counties of England visiting that place to touch the tomb of that murdered Monarch, to
see the fragments of the True Cross placed in the Chapel of St.
George, in the meantime taking the occasion to visit the College of Eaton dedicated to the Virgin
Mary.
In the mid
15th century probably that thriving centre was with Canterbury
place of the shrine of St. Thomas Becket the most visited pilgrimage
destination of the entire country, the high value of Windsor was already elevated as a national emblem for the entire population which saw in that site a sort of patriotic icon highly regarded.
Also King Henry VIII, famous was buried in the
Chapel of St. George with Jane Seymour mother of his only
legitimate son Edward VI and all that increased furthermore the notoriety
of that place.
That event was generated a further notable affluence by a multitude of pilgrims to visit the place in which were preserved the rests of a character who in his kind changed the history of the entire Nation as protagonist of the advent of the Anglican Church.
That significant event increased the image of Windsor as a venerated site preserving the tomb of a Royal figure who gave the English population a more marked identity, when that Monarch led the notorious separation from the Roman Catholic Church despite the dissolution of the monasteries.
In addition Henry VIII was also well known for a radical change of the English Constitution something that for many British citizens was a symbol of progress.
That event was generated a further notable affluence by a multitude of pilgrims to visit the place in which were preserved the rests of a character who in his kind changed the history of the entire Nation as protagonist of the advent of the Anglican Church.
That significant event increased the image of Windsor as a venerated site preserving the tomb of a Royal figure who gave the English population a more marked identity, when that Monarch led the notorious separation from the Roman Catholic Church despite the dissolution of the monasteries.
In addition Henry VIII was also well known for a radical change of the English Constitution something that for many British citizens was a symbol of progress.
Despite that Windsor after the Religious Protestant Reformation suffered a decline, not linked to political collapses but much more artistic.
That period corresponded to the boom of the Renaissance with new, architectural ideas linked to magnificent, innovative, artistic concepts coming from other parts of Europe especially from Italy with Florence as epicentre when that marvellous city capital of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany ruled by the House of Medici became cradle of a movement unique in its kind.
That centre influenced with trendy and magnificent constructions several schools all around the continent and it was an incomparable headquarter of the most eminent architects.
That period corresponded to the boom of the Renaissance with new, architectural ideas linked to magnificent, innovative, artistic concepts coming from other parts of Europe especially from Italy with Florence as epicentre when that marvellous city capital of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany ruled by the House of Medici became cradle of a movement unique in its kind.
That centre influenced with trendy and magnificent constructions several schools all around the continent and it was an incomparable headquarter of the most eminent architects.
Also due to that the beautiful castle was considered
less interesting than other new buildings elevated after it, for many people also
considered an old fashioned structure, others including declared it pretty retro in comparison with emergent, stunning, architectural masterpieces which immediately after their elevation bewitched anyone at first sight.
To re-gain interest Windsor needed something of innovative,
surprising with hopes to return to its magnificent splendour and the immense
talent of William Shakespeare played an important role re-taking that place
at the levels of its glorious past and golden ages.
That magnificent English writer created The
Merry Wives of Windsor, a literary work with that Royal site as protagonist, mentioning
several times in that comedy probably written in 1597 but published in 1602 the county, the borough, the life in that centre highlighting the court of the Monarchy with different characters as protagonists during the reign of King Henry IV.
Thanks to that superb Master and father of the British Literature that emblematic Royal site iconic House of a distinguished Monarchy started to re-acquire all what it was losing during its decay also because that masterpiece was later adapted in Theatre by King's Company in 1660 after the Interregnum, an event which marked the start of the restoration and later in opera.
Thanks to that superb Master and father of the British Literature that emblematic Royal site iconic House of a distinguished Monarchy started to re-acquire all what it was losing during its decay also because that masterpiece was later adapted in Theatre by King's Company in 1660 after the Interregnum, an event which marked the start of the restoration and later in opera.
The work by Shakespeare was written in the Garter Inn currently part of the Garter Hotel located opposite the Castle also known because it was the former house of the high military rankings commanded by Colonel Venn.
A new development of the Royal building and the
construction of two railroads in 1849 and the residence of Queen Victoria in the 19th century totally changed the image of that place which from a charming medieval centre started to have an Imperial profile also
in terms of urbanisation and architectural environment.
Some Georgian and Victorian palaces next to elegant
mansions of the same style were erected changing that old air which distinguished Windsor as an
artistic emblem of the Middle Ages which became part of the past, obscured by a stage which opened a new, historic chapter.
The excessive growth of Windsor caused the demolition of part of its historic core created in medieval times including the distinctive Church of St. John Baptist dated the early 12th century was dismantled.
Today the major part of the architectural setting in the centre
is dated the 19th century and
also the famous main street Peascoe Street of Roman origin has had
several mutations.
That famed artery and Windsor run during the course of history
together but it is very curious that the origin of the former
town before the construction of the castle was pretty unknown; most historians
wrongly contend that the site had no history before 1086 while
curiously that street was already well known in many places as a transit point
of extreme relevance.
The Castle is one of the official residences of the British Royal House and the largest inhabited Castle of the World.
Despite the emblematic Buckingham Palace is the major spot and image in the globe of the Royalty of Great Britain, Windsor was for many centuries the residence of that distinguished Monarchy.
In addition it was the birthplace of the National Library welcoming funds very valuable as drawings of the genius Leonardo Da Vinci something which increased furthermore its notoriety.
Undoubtedly also that detail certifies the extreme relevance as focal point of the cultural life and history of that site with that presence, memorabilia of an artist who enchanted with his works and inventions Duchies, Courts and a myriad of ordinary people.
Highly interesting is also to know the reasons why arose the project with the idea to build an important stronghold
which became the iconic house of that Kingdom developed in that land of the county of Berkshire boasting a magnificent, natural frame but pretty isolated, for someone located in a remote geographic point some kilometres away from the capital.
The answer is closely related to the 11th century after the Norman conquest of England when King William I who was well known to have talented intuitions about miltary strategies once recognised that territory selected it to protect London with walls and fortifications not in its immediate outskirts of the city.
That choice was made to avoid with the risk of an immediate siege which could cause severe problems to the population in the case of a fall of the last bastion with an immediate invasion of the urban boundaries.
Since then he decided to elevate that place to be main protagonist of a studied, defencive system starting the operations with the construction of that fortress along the Thames just like a shield completely defending the western side of that big centre.
The answer is closely related to the 11th century after the Norman conquest of England when King William I who was well known to have talented intuitions about miltary strategies once recognised that territory selected it to protect London with walls and fortifications not in its immediate outskirts of the city.
That choice was made to avoid with the risk of an immediate siege which could cause severe problems to the population in the case of a fall of the last bastion with an immediate invasion of the urban boundaries.
Since then he decided to elevate that place to be main protagonist of a studied, defencive system starting the operations with the construction of that fortress along the Thames just like a shield completely defending the western side of that big centre.
The former Manor was restored several times for
different reasons but never lost its splendid appearance in
addition of some important structures increased its charm in terms
of pure aesthetic with more refined lines with a perfect choice of exterior
decorations combined with new much more marked outlines.
A total modification of the layout with facades which took a diverse profile also in their smallest details were also other features which converted that construction in that you can admire nowadays.
A total modification of the layout with facades which took a diverse profile also in their smallest details were also other features which converted that construction in that you can admire nowadays.
You can visit the castle admiring the majestic walls
surrounding the fortress and depending
of the official events taking place in its interior you will also have the great
opportunity to have access to a big part of the Royal Residence.
One of the main highlights is certainly the Religious
complex subdivided in three sections.
At the entrance is situated the famous, beautiful Chapel of St. George, a magnificent Gothic structure founded by King Henry III, dedicated to that Saint, the Virgin Mary and another famed Monarch, St. Edward the Confessor.
At the entrance is situated the famous, beautiful Chapel of St. George, a magnificent Gothic structure founded by King Henry III, dedicated to that Saint, the Virgin Mary and another famed Monarch, St. Edward the Confessor.
Erected between 1475 and 1528 it
represents one of the most relevant, architectural masterpieces established in
that period in the entire Great Britain simply for its majestic aspect next to the
value of the materials used during its construction.
That iconic Chapel is linked to the distinctive Order of
the Garter established in medieval times, concretely in the 14th century.
Since 1548 that iconic Institution was the highest Order of the British Chivalry devoted to the Saint Patron, in addition it is the oldest of the United Kingdom and only the King could select the members who were originally a total of 24 people.
Since 1548 that iconic Institution was the highest Order of the British Chivalry devoted to the Saint Patron, in addition it is the oldest of the United Kingdom and only the King could select the members who were originally a total of 24 people.
In June
is celebrated the Garter Service, an event calling the official members who after a lunch in the banqueting Hall reach the Chapel and as
tradition they wear the old costumes loyal to the traditions of centuries ago.
That Religious building is simply stunning boasting a
superb ceiling decorated with impressive vaults next to a nave which shows all its beauty
highlighted by series of wonderful, perpendicular Gothic columns.
The fan vaulted overhead in the ceiling is another unique marvel considered among the most charming medieval masterpieces existing in the country.
The fan vaulted overhead in the ceiling is another unique marvel considered among the most charming medieval masterpieces existing in the country.
The quire
contains magnificent heraldic displays as the banners of the
Knights of Garter and also that is another great attractions that magnificent site boasts.
In that place you can see the tombs of important
Sovereigns such as George V,
Queen Victoria but also those of Charles I, George VI, Edward IV, George VI and
furthermore the famous one containing the remains of Henry VIII and his wife Jane Seymour.
During the visit it is also possible to admire the
impressive Round Tower next to the Royal Apartments where Queen Elizabeth II spends her relaxing
times.
Naturally it is not possible to visit all the halls and rooms but it is permitted the access to the State Apartment, Dining Room, in addition you will have the brilliant chance to see a splendid miniature consisting in a replica of the residence of the 20th century.
Naturally it is not possible to visit all the halls and rooms but it is permitted the access to the State Apartment, Dining Room, in addition you will have the brilliant chance to see a splendid miniature consisting in a replica of the residence of the 20th century.
Approximately at 200, 0 metres from Castle Hill in High Street, you can see the Town Hall
also known as Windsor Guildhall.
The construction of the original building started in
the late 17th century by Sir
Thomas Fitz, after long works that fine structure was completed by Christopher Wren with an impressive series of columns
around its perimeter to provide a covered space with the aim to hold a former corn market.
Notable is the symmetry of large, rectangular windows
on the second floor above stylish arcades on the ground floor flanking
arched doors with another scenic highlight represented by a huge brick pediment completing a beautiful, refined front side.
In 1829 the building was restored and enlarged,
during the period of the Second World War it was used as as office to supply food and after further refurbishments it was reopened in occasion of the Festival of
Great Britain.
That place is also famous because it is the site in which was celebrated the wedding of Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla Parker Bowles hosting in addition a museum.
That place is also famous because it is the site in which was celebrated the wedding of Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla Parker Bowles hosting in addition a museum.
Some years ago the municipality also became notorious for
the establishment of another kind of attraction: Legoland.
It was the second Legoland Park to open its doors in the world after that of Billund, Denmark pioneer of that kind of complexes attracting many young for their amusement and educational environments.
It was the second Legoland Park to open its doors in the world after that of Billund, Denmark pioneer of that kind of complexes attracting many young for their amusement and educational environments.
The idea to develop that new park in England came from
that Scandinavian country which from 1989 to 1992 studied the
project in collaboration with the British Institutions to replace
the former Windsor Safari Park.
The very positive cooperation between those two countries was highlighted by the notable interest of the United Kingdom to host an Institution of a prestigious brand as Lego developing something of attractive close to a historic place as Windsor Castle, not far from London able to attract more visitors.
It was also a message especially launched to family with children who in a day could enjoy a fabulous piece of history of Great Britain combined with something extremely enjoyable for the young, the construction started in 1993 while the inauguration took place three years later in 1996.
The entrance of the park is one of its highlights with a Creation Centre opened in 2001, once there you can find many attraction as The Imagination Centre consisting in an Educational area related to diverse Lego constructions, a Space Tower and another area hosting the Imagination Theatre Film.
The very positive cooperation between those two countries was highlighted by the notable interest of the United Kingdom to host an Institution of a prestigious brand as Lego developing something of attractive close to a historic place as Windsor Castle, not far from London able to attract more visitors.
It was also a message especially launched to family with children who in a day could enjoy a fabulous piece of history of Great Britain combined with something extremely enjoyable for the young, the construction started in 1993 while the inauguration took place three years later in 1996.
The entrance of the park is one of its highlights with a Creation Centre opened in 2001, once there you can find many attraction as The Imagination Centre consisting in an Educational area related to diverse Lego constructions, a Space Tower and another area hosting the Imagination Theatre Film.
Legoland Windsor also provides a big surface area
containing Miniland, a miniature park made by Lego pieces displaying
several tiny replicas of cities of the world with some important attractions of the
city of London such as the Big Ben, Tower Bridge, London Eye and
St. Paul Cathedral .
Also some tiny representations of other iconic British places are present such as Stonehenge, Loch Ness, Brighton Pier and Edinburgh Castle among others.
Also some tiny representations of other iconic British places are present such as Stonehenge, Loch Ness, Brighton Pier and Edinburgh Castle among others.
Miniland also dedicated relevance to some other
European countries with small replicas in which are represented France, Holland, Sweden, Denmark and Italy
and furthermore that lovely place provides a mini-golf area and an
aquatic playground.
The Boating School is another section of that site devoted to teach the children the technique of sailing and to drive small boats, very appreciated because in its kind it is a very educational instrument explaining little secrets aboard of a tiny vessel with the children living that experience with enthusiasm and joy.
The Boating School is another section of that site devoted to teach the children the technique of sailing and to drive small boats, very appreciated because in its kind it is a very educational instrument explaining little secrets aboard of a tiny vessel with the children living that experience with enthusiasm and joy.
Another attraction pretty loved by many visitors is the Explorer's
Institute within which models are some Lego-themed over the ancient Egypt with the Kingdom of the Pharaons enjoying an interactive tour across Egyptian tombs but also other environments such as the
North Pole, the African Jungle and including the Land of the Vikings.
That amusement park is open from mid March to early November also hosting several shows, such as laser effects, pyrotechnics and light on the waters, fireworks so if you are interested it is a great occasion for families to visit that site enjoying a special and alternative day of tourism.
Royal Windsor Wheel is another
local highlight, a more recent addition to the town's tourist
attractions providing an overhead view of the surrounding area,
including the Castle, Eton and the Thames Valley.
Located in Alexandra Gardens near the
River Thames, it is assembled in summer and dismantled in autumn.
It started to operate in in 2006, in 2009 it operated from April to October and as relevant statistic detail in that year it carried over 200,000 passengers.
It started to operate in in 2006, in 2009 it operated from April to October and as relevant statistic detail in that year it carried over 200,000 passengers.
In Windsor you can enjoy a beautiful mini-cruise,
a boat trip on the Thames, a brilliant fluvial journey of approximately 45
minutes representing in its kind, a different, attractive experience to see that place and other
attractions from a diverse, captivating perspective.
There are also cruises of two hours or one full day with regular
services operate daily from February to November with departures from the Promenade
Barry Avenue.
That centre is linked to the town of Eton situated on the opposite bank of the river connected by Windsor
Bridge and obviously an iconic site like that worth certainly a visit.
Eton College is a superb
landmark of the county, a prestigious Institution which was
originally founded by King Henry VI in 1440 focused to provide free education to 70 poor students.
Since its inception in over five centuries of history that emblematic Institute has trained and educated a large number of artists, celebrities, writers, politicians, including members of the Royal family too.
Since its inception in over five centuries of history that emblematic Institute has trained and educated a large number of artists, celebrities, writers, politicians, including members of the Royal family too.
Among the most distinguished students worth a mention the Duke
of Wellington, Statesmen as William
Pitt and Robert Walpole, Horace
Walpole, the writer George
Orwell, the romantic poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, the economist John Maynard Keynes
and Prince Harry, grandson of Queen Elizabeth II.
Eton College was created with the aim to educate
students with the opportunity to continue to study in the prestigious Universities of Oxford and Cambridge and King Henry VI in 1441 founded the King's College
Cambridge to create a perfect continuity between important
Colleges and that prestigious site.
The Monarchy also dedicated time about the Religious topic with the establishment of that emblematic Institution called College
Chapel enriched by relevant works of art and iconic relics.
Among the rests contained in that site there were
the remains of what were supposed to be
the Cross of Christ and the
Crown of Thorns.
That Royal character obtained from the Pope that great privilege to host them in that place which became a venerated destination for pilgrims and penitents who flocked numerous there on the day of the Assumption of Mary on 15th August obtaining the indulgence.
That Royal character obtained from the Pope that great privilege to host them in that place which became a venerated destination for pilgrims and penitents who flocked numerous there on the day of the Assumption of Mary on 15th August obtaining the indulgence.
The history of the College is also
highlighted by its students who were known as Oppidans, a denomination deriving from the Latin word Oppidum, meaning
those who lived in the village and not in the school when most pupils spent time
at home.
Each house is named after the initials or the name of Householder, the teacher who lives at
home supervising the education of the pupils furing their studies.
That notorious Institute is in addition well known for
other students called Old Etonians maintaining distinctive
traditions including that to wear iconic black morning coat, vest, striped pants, detachable collar and a white tie.
The subjects of study are pretty varied, ranging from
the humanities to scientific, mathematics, biology, chemistry,
physics, computer science, Latin, Greek, history, geography,
history of art, economics, modern and foreign languages among others.
The College is also sensitive to other themes
organising extra activities such as music, theatre performances time
devoted to sports and as relevant detail it is considered the most
expensive and exclusive private school in the world.
The Film Industry is also linked to that prestigious site, many movies were partially filmed there among them them Shakespeare in
Love but also The Secret Garden, Mansfield Park and
The Madness of King George.
Several fictional characters have been described
as Old Etonians as the hacker known by the pseudonym Captain Hook, Mr. Barrie, the detective Lord Peter Wimsey hero of the novels by Dorothy Sayers, Lord Sebastian Flyte in Brideshead revisited by Evelyn
Waugh also James Bond, the most famous British spy attended
Eton but he was fired for misconduct with one of the maids.
Windsor apart Queen Elizabeth II and all the members
linked to the Royal House hosted during its history the most
distinguished Sovereigns of Great Britain was former or current residence
of many important figures such as George Harrison former Beatles singer,
the guitarist Jimmy Page, legendary member the rock band Led Zeppelin and the Australian, pop singer Nathalie Imbruglia.
Also the actors Michael Caine, Anna Friel, Alex
Pettyfer and Kris Marshall decided to live in
that municipality and all that explains the prestige of that place selected as favourite haven by many VIPs or famed characters.
That English municipality has two railway stations, Windsor and Eton Central stations with also a
bus service to Slough.
The trains stop to London Paddington or west to Maidenhead and Bristol while Windsor & Eton Riverside railway station delivers the service to London Waterloo Station & Tube.
The trains stop to London Paddington or west to Maidenhead and Bristol while Windsor & Eton Riverside railway station delivers the service to London Waterloo Station & Tube.
Both stations were built in the same period, in the
19th century that railroad line
had wanted to draw Queen Victoria to Windsor, the first inaugurated line would
get the privilege of transporting the Sovereign and from 1883 to 1885, the London Underground's District Line's
westbound service ran as far as Windsor.
Windsor has in its boundaries excellent accommodations,
comfortable Hotels which can be an excellent incentive in the case
you are planning a tailor made tour around Great Britain enjoying a significant Fly & Drive with different stages and a stop there is to take in high consideration without hesitations.
A great idea in that case could be the last overnight
in that emblematic place due to the proximity of London Heathrow
International Airport which
is just 19,0 kilometres away and
in approximately 20/25 minutes driving
by M4 Highway you can have a very comfortable drop off of the vehicle.
That is certainly an ideal solution to reach your terminal of departure in a very easy way in terms of basic time. Below I added some links can be useful for your plans and I included some suggested accommodations, if you need more information, a pleasure to help you.
That is certainly an ideal solution to reach your terminal of departure in a very easy way in terms of basic time. Below I added some links can be useful for your plans and I included some suggested accommodations, if you need more information, a pleasure to help you.
Visiting Windsor is always a great idea all year, not
far from London, the charm of that centre with its magnificent Castle next to the
Thames Valley characterised by its romantic, scenic landscapes are for every
tourist a full immersion in the rich and prestigious historic, natural
patrimony of England, a superb destination in the United Kingdom which is
mandatory.
That iconic house, stronghold of a distinguished
Monarchy of a country with a secular history is absolutely a must if you are
planning a tour to the United Kingdom, something you will remember
with immense pleasure for its notable cultural value but also for the fabulous
atmosphere surrounding that more than distinctive site.
Francesco Mari
Recommended
Accommodations in Windsor
Castle Hotel Windsor MGallery by Sofitel
Hotel MacDonald Windsor
Hotel & SPA Sir Christopher Wren
Hotel Clarence
Hotel Oakley Court
Hotel Harte & Gartner
Useful links
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