
Tour Highlights:
Runnymede and Magna Carta
We will drive past Runnymede, the site where King John met his barons in 1215 and agreed to seal the charter that became known as the Magna Carta, to prevent a civil war. We will also see the nearby memorial to John F. Kennedy
Windsor and Eton
Enjoy a gentle walking tour through cobbled streets seeing many interesting buildings dating from the 17th century. The Old King's Head pub is said to be where Shakespeare wrote 'the Merry Wives of Windsor' and just before Windsor Bridge is Sir Christopher Wren's House, which was the family home of the famous architect. We will also see the famous Eton College, founded in 1440 Famous Old Etonians include Duke of Wellington, Harold McMillan to name but a few to Prince William and Prince Harry from the Royal family.
Windsor Castle
We will visit the official residence of the Queen and see the magnificent State Apartments, furnished with some of the finest works of art and still used for State occasions; St George's Chapel, where the tombs of many kings and queens lie, notably Henry VIII and his third wife Jane Seymour and the Queen Mary's Dolls House, the most famous dolls house in the world.
This tour starts at 10:45am and finishes at approximately 6:30pm
Additional Information:
Windsor Castle
Closed 15-16 June, 25-26 Dec
Windsor Castle - St George Chapel Closed
2 June closed from 13.00
3 June closed from 15:30
23 Dec Closed from 13.00
Closed 13-16 June, 24 Dec
Please note: St. George's Chapel is also closed to visitors on Sundays as services are held throughout the day. Worshippers are welcome to attend the services.
Windsor Castle - State Apartments Closed
14 and 17 June 2008
On these dates, The Precincts, Queen Mary's Dolls' House and The Drawings Gallery will continue to be open. Reduced admission charges will apply.
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