Windsor Festival starts on Sunday!

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WINDSOR FESTIVAL STARTS ON SUNDAY! With a fantastic series of concerts in the stunning Waterloo Chamber and St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, as well as other venues around Windsor and Eton we can’t wait to welcome, amongst others, The Philharmonia Orchestra and The English Chamber Orchestra to play Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No.2 and Mozart’s Violin Concerto No.4 respectively. Kicking off with a free bandstand concert this Sunday, in 2016 we are delighted to celebrate three significant anniversaries: The Queen’s 90th Birthday, Shakespeare’s 400th anniversary and the Centenary of the birth of violinist and Windsor Festival founding Artistic Director, Yehudi Menuhin. The fortnight is full of entertaining and exciting events; we hope hope that you find much which attracts and delights you. (Windsor's Bandstand, image courtesy Gill Aspel)  FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS: Windsor’s Bandstand (Free Concert) Sunday 18th September | Alexandra Gardens West Side Story and Romeo and Juliet Tuesday 20th September | St George’s Chapel Centenary of Yehudi Menuhin: Mozart Thursday 22nd September | Waterloo Chamber, Windsor Castle Centenary of Yehudi Menuhin: The Four Seasons Saturday 24th September |Waterloo Chamber, Windsor Castle Centenary of Yehudi Menuhin: Bruch Tuesday 27th September | Waterloo Chamber, Windsor Castle Federico Colli with the Philharmonia Orchestra Friday 30th September | School Hall, Eton College Box Office: 01753 743585 www.windsorfestival.com

Special evening Shakespeare performances at Windsor Castle

Enjoy special evening Shakespeare performances at Windsor Castle

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This August, the work of William Shakespeare is celebrated with special evening performances of his plays at Windsor Castle, the royal residence closely associated with Britain's greatest playwright. Much Ado About Nothing 17 August Book tickets Experience Much Ado About Nothing performed in the magnificent Waterloo Chamber at Windsor Castle. The performance includes a private view of the exhibition Shakespeare in the Royal Library  which explores the playwright's longstanding association with the town of Windsor and the royal court.  A Midsummer Night's Dream Thursday, 18 - Saturday, 20 August Thursday, 25 - Saturday, 27 August Book tickets Enjoy special outdoor family performances of Shakespeare's popular comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream which takes place in the magical setting of the Castle's Moat Garden, beneath the famous Round Tower. Using movement and music, this modern and immersive version has been specially adapted for children and will captivate all the family.

Royal Windsor Summer Show, 16 July 2016

Don't miss the best family day out in town!

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111th Royal Windsor Summer Show, Saturday 16 July 2016, Windsor Castle, St George's School Gardens. Take the whole family to the beautiful setting of Windsor Castle for a day full of classic charm and a jam-packed schedule of fun and entertainment, at the 111th Royal Windsor Summer Show. Enjoy live Jazz, Punch and Judy, Morris Dancing, Birds of Prey, a cooking demonstration from celebrity chef Mridula Baljekar and a performance from the Azure Dance School, along with an array of high quality artisan stalls, offering fine British produce to visitors on the day. Catering at the Show is classically British, with fine cream teas on the lawn, hog-roast, ploughman’s lunches and of course the obligatory Beer, Cider and Pimm’s tents, kindly sponsored by the Windsor and Eton Brewery. Tickets for the show are only available to purchase on the day at the gate and cost £5 per adult, £3 per child or £13 for a family of four.  Discounts available for RBWM Advantage Card holders. For more information, visit www.rwrhs.com, email rwrhs@comxo.com or call 01753 449 449. We look forward to welcoming you, and sharing our magical day!

Windsor & the Royal Borough - Windsor Food Festival

Food and Drink take centre stage at the British Food Festival!

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Come and enjoy a day of British food and drink at the British Food Festival 9-10 July 2016, Royal Windsor Racecourse. Sample and buy amazing British food and drink from dozens of producers Watch our chefs in the Cookery Theatre Visit our Bakery Theatre to see the art of baking Join us in the English Wine School Taste fine ales from the Windsor & Eton Brewery Enjoy a British afternoon cream tea with live music Soak up the atmosphere at our English cocktail bar with live music Check out the range of cook books in our bookstore. Book online and get a further 10% off* advanced ticket prices with discount code RBWMBFF16 www.britishfoodfestival.co.uk.  Advanced ticket prices (on-the-gate prices): Adult £8 (12)Child £4 (£6)Concession £6 (£8)Under 10s free Sorry, no dogs except assistance dogs. *valid until 4 July 2016

Windsor and the Royal Borough - As You Like It at The Savill Garden this summer

Immerse yourself in open-air Shakespeare at The Savill Garden

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All the world's a stage Join Watch Your Head as we run away with the circus for our 2016 performance of Shakespeare's pastoral comedy, As You Like It. Watch Your Head return to The Savill Garden from 22 June to 24 July after the success of their immersive open-air production of A Midsummer Night's Dream in 2015. TO BOOK TICKETS VISIT WWW.WATCH-YOUR-HEAD.CO.UK Rosalind and Orlando, forced into exile by their own families, escape to the Forest of Arden.  Deep in the forest they encounter "The Golden Age" travelling circus, which has taken residence beneath the canopy. The production concludes with a triple wedding on The Savill Garden restaurant terrace where the audience and company will come together for an immersive extravagant celebration. We invite you to partake in the wedding breakfast supplied by award-winning caterers Leith's. A range of delicious dining options are available to pre-order online for this celebratory scene. PLEASE NOTE Pre-booked dining is optional and the scene can be enjoyed with or without food and must be ordered at least 2 days before the performance.  Food and drink cannot be brought in from outside the venue. The audience is required to walk during the performance.