Name: Curious About Windsor
Rating: 5.0

Curious About Windsor

Start at Castle HIll, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 1LR, England

1-90 Years

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Curious About Windsor is a self-guided walking tour that combines sightseeing with a fun treasure hunt around the historic town. It offers an engaging way to explore Windsor’s rich royal heritage, architecture and riverside charm. Perfect for families and friends, it allows visitors to discover the town at their own pace.

Visitors can follow two heritage walks, including routes from Home Park to Windsor Castle and from the castle to the River Thames. The experience includes solving clues and treasure hunt challenges while exploring landmarks like Windsor Castle, Guildhall, Theatre Royal, riverside gardens and historic streets, while learning about the town’s royal history and traditions. The trails cover around 1.5 miles and 1 mile, taking you through scenic parks, shopping areas and cultural highlights.

The activity costs £7.49 for a downloadable version or £7.99 plus postage for a printed booklet.

Curious About Windsor offers a fun and interactive way to explore the town. With its mix of puzzles, history and scenic routes, it keeps visitors engaged throughout the experience. It is an ideal activity for families, friends and anyone looking to discover Windsor in a unique and enjoyable way.

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Features

Embark on our self-guided walking tours in Windsor, designed to lead you through the town's rich history and stunning architecture. These heritage walks offer a unique treasure hunt experience, perfect for families and friends seeking to uncover Windsor's hidden gems.
Whether you're interested in historic landmarks or simply enjoying a leisurely stroll, our tours provide an engaging way to explore Windsor's town centre.
Windsor is the home to Windsor Castle and the royalty who live there. Each day you can watch the red-coated bandsmen of the Guards marching through the town, as well as the changing of the Guards.
Set on a hill, the castle overlooks the Thames with its many walks, and opposite to Eton, home to Britain's most famous public school. Take a stroll through the impressive Great Park, marvel at an old steam engine in one of two railway stations, or wander around its many antiquated and quirky streets.
An exploration of Windsor's town centre with two self-guided heritage walks with an optional treasure hunt. Completing the treasure hunt keeps everyone actively engaged, and urges you to look up, down and every which-way - so you won't miss out on any of the town's treasures.
Most clues are chosen for their historical value, so you'll learn about the diverse culture, significant people and extraordinary events which have influenced Windsor in becoming what it is today.

What to see

Home Park to Windsor Castle - 1.5 miles / 2.4 kms: This route is a perfect mix of new and old, magnificent and unusual. From the endless Home Park to a small, yet delightful play park. Take a taste of the shopping district, before circling round some little known walkways. Take in the 17th century Guildhall and the ancient parish church, before exploring a number of small and quirky streets, to end at the castle which dominates the town.
Castle to River Thames - 1 mile / 1.6 kms: From the imposing Windsor Castle you quickly enter a world of locomotives and shops, before dropping down to some bustling riverside gardens which date back over a hundred years. Past the Royal Windsor maze, and Theatre Royal, you quickly reach the leisurely River Thames. Here you can cross over into Eton, famous for its public school, or simply stop and watch the world go by.