Description - This is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world. The sheer size of Windsor castle is astonishing. The castle's floor area is approximately 484,000 square feet. This is is one of the official residences of Her Majesty The Queen. www.royalcollection.org.uk

Location - Located in Berkshire. Distance from Central London to Windsor Castle is 23.5 miles.

Windsor Castle hotels - www.hotels.co.uk

How to reach Windsor Castle -

COACHES - Various collection points throughout London. Please visit National Express coach to find out more.
Pros - Day return ticket starts from £12.50 (2009 prices). The coaches offer regular and straightforward journeys to and from Windsor Castle.
Cons - The coach journey is the longest and there is an insignificant difference in price between coaches and trains.

TRAINS - From Waterloo and Paddington station.
Pros - Comfortable and easy. To plan your train journey and purchase the tickets please visit http://ojp.nationalrail.co.uk/en/pj/jp or telephone National Rail Enquiries Service 08457 484950.
Cons - None. This is our preferred way of traveling from London to Windsor Castle.

CAR - From your hotel or private address.
Pros - Easy and comfortable. Travel journey by car from Central London to Windsor Castle would last approximately 45 minutes.
Cons - The most expensive. The return trip for 4 persons from Central London to Windsor Castle starts from £76.00. For your money you will get FREE TWO HOURS waiting time at Windsor Castle. Book a car.