Thursday, 18 November 2021

Visit Windsor & Maidenhead - 👏 We've got that Christmas feeling! 🎄

 

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View from Eton to Windsor, image © Raashid Rafi @raashonthegram

Celebrate Christmas in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead

Hello Dominic

Our website and Christmas brochure are both jampacked with ideas for the festive season including great shopping, live shows and experiences as well as fabulous indoor and outdoor events and activities.

Even if you don’t celebrate Christmas yourself it’s always a special time to come together with loved ones and simply enjoy the magic of the season. 

Read on for ideas and inspiration, download our new brochure and treat yourself to a Windsor Wonderland this Christmas. 

Don’t forget to tag us using our hashtag #MyFestiveRoyalBorough.

 
Maidenhead Christmas Light Switch-on

Let's light up Christmas

Oh yes! Our light switch-ons herald the start of our fabulous Christmas events programme. See Windsor Castle’s 50-foot Garter Tower lit up with fabulous light projections, and Windsor Great Park Illuminated offers visitors a magical new light trail.

 

Christmas shopping

Our independents are for all year, not just for Christmas! Shop local and discover unique gifts, handcrafted homeware, gorgeous decorations, fashion, jewellery, toys, food, live entertainment and more.

Bird Christmas decorations at Craft Coop
 
Legoland at Christmas
Windsor Great Park illuminated
Airstream trailer at The Runnymede on Thames
 
Garter Tower Illuminations, Windsor Castle image courtesy Gill Aspel

Festive experiences

From ice-skating rinks to Christmas trails, reindeer parades to dates with Santa, glittering lights and magical moments are everywhere this special season.

Kipper's Snowy Day at Norden Farm

Christmas shows

Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without a trip to see a live show! We have a cracking line-up of panto, comedy and music perfor­mances the family can enjoy together.

 
Howdens December Racing Weekend
French Brothers Boats Christmas party
The Princesses Pantomimes at Windsor Castle
 
Great Fosters Festive Afternoon Tea

Festive food and drink

Discover some tasty festive dining menus at our local restaurants, pubs and hotels for that special Christmas celebration with family and friends. With so much choice, why not let others attend to the details while you relax and get into the festive spirit?

Brandy and present on the bed at Danesfield House

Festive getaways

We are getting a very warm, cosy feeling from the Christmas and New Year overnight packages on offer! Planning a festive getaway with your loved ones? Then read on to discover all the essential ingredients for a sensational seasonal stay.

 
The Savill Garden, Windsor Great Park

Winter wonderland

We’re blessed with beautiful countryside and the historic Thames Path making us a very picturesque, instagrammable destination! Wrap up warm and make sure you factor in a winter walk, cycle or ride in the great outdoors when you come and visit us!