Windsor
For its size Windsor is probably the most well known small town in England. The main reason is the Castle; the largest
inhabited one in the country and the weekend residence of the Queen. However the Castle is not the only attraction – the River
Thames runs through the town, there are miles of open countryside in Windsor Great Park (plus deer herds, Polo, Savill and
Valley Gardens and the Virginia Water Lake). Eton College (www.etoncollege.com/VisitsToEton.aspx) is just across the river
and the Legoland theme park is just outside the town.
The are a number of good sites that cover Windsor and the area around it but the best staring point is the Official Windsor
Website. A very useful alternative is Royal-Windsor.com where there are lists of restaurants, the sights and alternative places
to stay.
Other useful local sites:
Windsor Castle: www.windsor.gov.uk/site/things-to-do/windsor-castle-p43983
or: www.royalcollection.org.uk/default.asp?action=article&ID=34
French Brothers: www.frenchbrothers.co.uk (boat trips on the River Thames)
Legoland: www.legoland.co.uk
Savill Gardens: www.theroyallandscape.co.uk (also Valley Gardens and Virginia Water Lake)
Theatre Royal: www.theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk
Dorney Lake: www.dorneylake.co.uk (for Rowing, including 2012 Olympics - and some lovely walks)
Windsor Leisure Centre:www.rbwm.gov.uk/web/wlc_index.htm
Windsor Racecourse: www.windsor-racecourse.co.uk
Ascot Races: www.ascot.co.uk
For its size Windsor is probably the most well known small town in England. The main reason is the Castle; the largest
inhabited one in the country and the weekend residence of the Queen. However the Castle is not the only attraction – the River
Thames runs through the town, there are miles of open countryside in Windsor Great Park (plus deer herds, Polo, Savill and
Valley Gardens and the Virginia Water Lake). Eton College (www.etoncollege.com/VisitsToEton.aspx) is just across the river
and the Legoland theme park is just outside the town.
The are a number of good sites that cover Windsor and the area around it but the best staring point is the Official Windsor
Website. A very useful alternative is Royal-Windsor.com where there are lists of restaurants, the sights and alternative places
to stay.
Other useful local sites:
Windsor Castle: www.windsor.gov.uk/site/things-to-do/windsor-castle-p43983
or: www.royalcollection.org.uk/default.asp?action=article&ID=34
French Brothers: www.frenchbrothers.co.uk (boat trips on the River Thames)
Legoland: www.legoland.co.uk
Savill Gardens: www.theroyallandscape.co.uk (also Valley Gardens and Virginia Water Lake)
Theatre Royal: www.theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk
Dorney Lake: www.dorneylake.co.uk (for Rowing, including 2012 Olympics - and some lovely walks)
Windsor Leisure Centre:www.rbwm.gov.uk/web/wlc_index.htm
Windsor Racecourse: www.windsor-racecourse.co.uk
Ascot Races: www.ascot.co.uk
Taxis
There are a number of good local taxi firms. We will call one if you ask but most places are in walking distance of the B&B.
If you are flying into Heathrow, just simply picking up a London Black Cab can be expensive. They are allowed to charge £35 for
going outside the M25 Motorway (and they do, plus whatever is on the meter). Even though this was brought in for journeys
from Central London when there would be no chance of a return fare, an eight mile journey from the airport to Windsor can cost
you £50 - £55 as a result. If you phone one the local "mini-cab" firms from Windsor they will meet you at an appointed location
and charge you £15 - £18 (always ask).
So when you arrive at the airport (as soon as you can) phone 01753 841414 for Windsor Radio Cars or 01753 858888 for 5 Star
taxis. Tell them where you are in the arrival process and they will know how long it will take to get outside. As you are working
on a fixed price, there is no benefit to wandering around Windsor with their meter running.
There are a number of good local taxi firms. We will call one if you ask but most places are in walking distance of the B&B.
If you are flying into Heathrow, just simply picking up a London Black Cab can be expensive. They are allowed to charge £35 for
going outside the M25 Motorway (and they do, plus whatever is on the meter). Even though this was brought in for journeys
from Central London when there would be no chance of a return fare, an eight mile journey from the airport to Windsor can cost
you £50 - £55 as a result. If you phone one the local "mini-cab" firms from Windsor they will meet you at an appointed location
and charge you £15 - £18 (always ask).
So when you arrive at the airport (as soon as you can) phone 01753 841414 for Windsor Radio Cars or 01753 858888 for 5 Star
taxis. Tell them where you are in the arrival process and they will know how long it will take to get outside. As you are working
on a fixed price, there is no benefit to wandering around Windsor with their meter running.
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| Barbara's B & B, Windsor |
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