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 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.
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 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.
Getting into Windsor from Barbara's B & B
There are two or three routes into the centre of Windsor. All start by going left out of the door, then:
1. The scenic way – turn left into Vansittart Road, turn right at the far end and then under the railway. This brings you onto
the riverbank, follow it along until the main road turns sharp right and then take the obvious route towards the Castle. The
theatre is to your left, as are some nice restaurants, with the Castle entrance and shopping to your right. This route should take
about 15 minutes.
2. The shortest – keep going straight along the main road to the roundabout at the end. Turn left and then immediately cross
the road. Keep the clubs and shops under the railway arches to your left and walk up the cobbled hill. At the top left up the
steps is to the Royal Station and continuing right brings you into the main shopping street.
3. Shops and ATMs – as 2. but turn right at the roundabout. Going across the bridge brings you into the King Edward Court
Shops, crossing the road at the pedestrian crossing a little further on leads you into (left) the main shops in Peascod Street and
(right) into St Leonards Road, with more shops and some very nice restaurants.
The nearest ATMs are just into Peascod Street.
We have plenty of maps if you need further route planning assistance.
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.
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| Barbara's B & B, Windsor |
| You can see the Castle from the House (as long as you climb on the roof!) |
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