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Windsor Castle, the largest and oldest occupied castle in the world, is one of the official residences of Her Majesty The Queen of England. The Castle's dramatic site encapsulates 900 years of British history. It covers an area of 26 acres and contains, as well as a royal palace, a magnificent chapel and the homes and workplaces of a large number of people.
Current/Forthcoming exhibition:
Henry VIII: A 500th Anniversary Exhibition
8 April 2009 – 18 April 2010
Marcus Adams: Royal Photographer
24 April 2010 – 6 February 2011
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Windsor Castle, the largest and oldest occupied castle in the world, is one of the official residences of Her Majesty The Queen. The Castle's dramatic site encapsulates 900 years of British history. It covers an area of 26 acres and contains, as well as a royal palace, a magnificent chapel and the homes and workplaces of a large number of people.
What there is to see:
The magnificent State Apartments are furnished with some of the finest works of art from the Royal Collection, including paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens, Canaletto, Gainsborough and the famous triple portrait of Charles I by Sir Anthony van Dyck.
In 1992 fire destroyed or damaged more than 100 rooms at the Castle. By good fortune the rooms worst affected were empty at the time, and as a result, few of the Castle's artistic treasures were destroyed. The highly acclaimed restoration work, completed in 1997, is a testament to the extraordinary skills of some of the finest craftsmen in Europe.
From October to March visitors can also enjoy George IV's private apartments (the Semi-State Rooms), among the most richly decorated interiors in the Castle.
St George's Chapel is one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in England. It is the spiritual home of the Order of the Garter, the senior order of British Chivalry established in 1348 by Edward III. Within the chapel are the tombs of ten sovereigns, including Henry VIII and his third wife Jane Seymour, and Charles I.
Among the highlights of a visit to Windsor is Queen Mary's Dolls' House, the most famous dolls' house in the world.
The Drawings Gallery shows changing exhibitions of material from the Royal Library at Windsor Castle. The special display below is shown alongside a selection of treasures from the Royal Library.
Current/Forthcoming exhibitions:
Henry VIII: A 500th Anniversary Exhibition
8 April 2009 – 18 April 2010
To mark the 500th anniversary of Henry VIII’s accession to the throne, some of the most important and beautiful treasures to survive from the king’s reign will be brought together from the Royal Collection and the St George’s Chapel archives. Windsor Castle played host to Henry VIII and his court on many occasions, and the monarch is buried in St George’s Chapel with his third wife Jane Seymour. Through paintings, drawings, miniatures, prints, books and manuscripts, the exhibition will explore the life of a king who had a profound impact on British history and whose fascinating story continues to generate widespread interest today.
Marcus Adams: Royal Photographer
24 April 2010 – 6 February 2011
Marcus Adams (1875-1959) photographed four generations of the Royal Family between 1926 and 1956.
The son of the photographer Walton Adams, he established a reputation as a leading child photographer through his ability to capture the personality of his young sitters. The 57 images in the exhibition span a period of 30 years and include vintage prints from almost all the royal sittings, many from the collection of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother. The centrepiece of the exhibition is a charming group of photographs of the very young Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret taken in the late 1920s and 1930s.
Opening Hours:
March to October
09:45-17:15 (last admission 16:00)
November to February
09:45-16:15 (last admission 15:00)
15 December 2009
09:45-15:45 (last admission 14:30)
4 April 2010
13:00-17:15 (last admission 16:00)
The Castle is closed
25-26 December 2009
2 April 2010
14 June 2010
25-26 December 2010
The State Apartments closed
1 December 2009
11-22 January 2010
26 February 2010
6 April 2010
13 April 2010
7 May 2010
12-15 June 2010
The Semi-State Rooms closed
2 December 2009
Please note that when the State Apartments are closed the Semi-State Rooms will not be open.
St George's Chapel
St. George's Chapel is open daily but closed to visitors on Sundays as services are held throughout the day. Worshippers are welcome to attend the services. An evening service is held everyday at 17.15, and visitors are welcome to attend. For more information please telephone 01753 865538.
St George's Chapel is closed
23 December 2009 (St George's Chapel closed from 13:00)
24 December 2009
27 January 2010 (St George's Chapel open from 13:00)
6 February 2010 (St George's Chapel closed from 13:00)
8 May 2010 (St George's Chapel closed from 13:00)
11-14 June 2010
23 December 2010 (St George's Chapel closed from 13:00)
24 December 2010
As a working Royal palace, the Castle is used frequently by The Queen for State ceremonies and official entertaining and opening arrangements may change at short notice. Please check opening arrangements before planning a visit (24-hour information line 01753 831118).
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