Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead - An egg-cellent spring awaits you 🥚🐰

 

Welcome to our spring enewsletter If you – like us at Visit Windsor – have enjoyed the beautiful weather of late, the gentle change of the seasons and the very welcome sight of springtime colour, you’ll probably be thinking ahead to Easter and looking for inspiration to fill the longer, warmer days. The Queen likes Windsor so much that she traditionally sets up Easter Court here every year. What better than a royal recommendation! After two low-key Easters, let us tempt you to visit our beautiful destination this spring. It’s perfect for a day visit or – dare we say it – an Easter ‘eggs’tended short break (sorry…) Read on for ideas to make your visit a special one. We look forward to welcoming you soon! Find out more

Easter in the Royal Borough Read our top twelve cracking good reasons to spend Easter in the Windsor area. We’ve got nature trails, chocolate-making workshops, family activities, free museums and the return of evening racing. Discover Easter Delight in Nature Visit the Stanley Spencer Gallery in the pretty riverside village of Cookham and 'Delight in Nature'. The new exhibition charts the influence of the natural world on Spencer throughout his life. Read more

Summer at The Savill Garden Tickets are still available for Chapterhouse Theatre Company’s outdoor performances of 21st Century Abba, Cinderella and Romeo and Juliet this August. Enjoy a pre-theatre meal, interval drinks and ice cream. Book now Platinum Jubilee update The official celebrations are getting nearer! Check out the latest Platinum Jubilee events and activities to mark The Queen’s 70-year reign including tea parties, concerts, guided walks, beacon lighting and the longest lunch! Read more

Royal Ascot early booking price In the year of Her Majesty The Queen's Platinum Jubilee, Royal Ascot presents the perfect opportunity to gather and celebrate the best of British summertime together. Secure your Royal Ascot tickets now, at early booking prices, and feel the excitement and anticipation build as our majestic showpiece draws closer. Prices start from as little as £32 per person* *early booking price available until 31st March Book now

Adventures by steam Enjoy nostalgic journeys by steam this spring. French Brothers will be running special steam lunch and tea cruises and the Royal Windsor Steam Express returns to Windsor in May. Book now Special offers Can we tempt you? Browse our range of special offers, from Easter dining - including lunches and afternoon teas - to relaxing overnight packages and indulgent spa experiences. Read more

More Contactless. Less Hassle. It’s now even easier to travel with GWR to Windsor and Eton Central Station with contactless payments! Just tap in and out with your debit/credit card or mobile device to pay for your journey. Find out more

Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead -Spring at Windsor Great Park

 

Spring at Windsor Great Park The signs of spring are beginning to show across the Great Park. There is much to discover this time of year from the ground right through to the trees. This season be on the look out for an array of colour, particularly in The Savill Garden, as well as activities for the family this Easter holiday. There’s more information below on how you can make the most of your visit and, from membership to the advantage card, further detail on the different ways you can experience the seasonal delights of the Great Park throughout the year. See our opening times and prices

Highlights at The Savill Garden Few other gardens can boast the range of plant material that make up the spring displays for which The Savill Garden is rightly famed. Lose yourself in the pure pink flowers of the Japanese cherry trees and the variety of Magnolias and Rhododendrons. Be sure to visit the Alpine Meadow which is awash with daffodils from late March. Book your visit Nature Detective Trail Beginning Friday 8 and ending on Sunday 24 April, solve riddles and puzzles to discover more about the trees, plants and wildlife that live in Windsor Great Park. Trails are £1.50 and available from The Savill Garden Visitor Centre. Find out more

Membership at the Great Park Receive year-round benefits including free parking at selected car parks, unlimited entry to The Savill Garden and up to 4 children (aged 5 – 15 years) free per visit. Whether you enjoy the beauty of the changing colours each season, a space to explore with the family or somewhere to get outdoors and enjoy nature, there is a membership type to suit you. Become a member Advantage card Don’t forget that residents of the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead can receive an advantage card free of charge. Those with an Advantage Card receive 2-for-1 entry to The Savill Garden when booked online and when presenting a valid Advantage Card on collection. See our full terms and conditions

Make the most of your visit As an operational Estate, there is always something going on at the Great Park. Before you make your visit, please check the website, or follow us on Social Media for visitor updates. The Park Map has recently been updated and can also be found on the website. Find our map here

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