Pre-booked Walks in Royal Windsor by the Blue Badge Guides of Windsor

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• Royal Windsor Town Tour
  (A pre-booked tour which also features in our 2009 Public Programme)

  • On this tour we introduce you to the historic town of Windsor. We outline the vivid history of Windsor Castle beside it’s walls and towers, tour through the mediaeval streets to The Long Walk, pass under the Guildhall, scene of the royal wedding of Prince Charles and Camilla Parker-Bowles in April 2005 and give you all the information you need on the shops, eating places, attractions and facilities to make your visit truly enjoyable.
     

• Windsor Castle and St George’s Chapel Tour
  (pre-booked only - separate combined entrance fee)

  • On this 2 hour tour our expert guides will give you an in-depth tour of Windsor Castle and St George’s Chapel. You will visit the magnificent State Apartments regularly used by H.M. the Queen for both public and private functions and the glorious St George’s Chapel, shrine of the Knights of the Order of the Garter and where 10 of our sovereigns lie buried. Hear the story of the chivalrous Knights.

• Hauntings and Horrible Happenings in Windsor  -  Ghost Walk

  • When darkness falls, Windsor Castle and the Old Town have many a ghostly tale to tell, from royal to rogues, from martyrs to murderers. See the haunted restaurants, shops and houses. Join our knowledgeable guides and take a walk around the shadowy streets to discover the hidden horrors of ages past. After the tour ‘banish the banshees’ with a glass of mulled wine or soft drink included in the tour price.
     

• Eton and Eton College
  (A pre-booked tour which also features in our 2009 Public Programme)

  • Take a tour up quaint Eton High Street to the world famous Eton College founded in 1440 by King Henry VI, where Princes William and Harry were educated as well as 19 British Prime Ministers, returning to Windsor via the ancient water meadows of the Brocas with lovely views of Windsor Castle.

  Alternative walks include: historic pubs of Windsor, Georgian/Victorian Windsor, Runnymede (The Magna Carta),
  Romney Lock/Home Park.

  You can also pre-book one of our popular USpy walks for children aged 12+, these are a fun discovery walk where children complete a quiz. Please also see our Public Tours programme as any of those tours can be booked for your private party on a date of your choice.

Any of the walks in our  programme can be arranged as a private tour,
please telephone 01753 857885 or

• Henley-on-Thames - home of the world famous Regatta. See historic houses, the River and Rowing Museum. Visit the shops or simply enjoy a quiet stroll along the river.

• Oxford - see the ‘dreaming spires’ of the colleges famously used in the TV series Inspector Morse and visit Christchurch College, inspiration for Alice in Wonderland and Harry Potter. See the historic university buildings or visit the Ashmoleum Museum.

• London – experience the history and heritage of London; Royal London, The Changing of the Guard  and all main tourist sites.
   
• Marlow-on-Thames - situated on a beautiful stretch of the River Thames.
   
• Reading - historic county town of Royal Berkshire famous for beer, bulbs and biscuits.

Please contact our Tour Manager who will tailor a tour to your needs

• Windsor/Eton
  • See the Castle from a variety of vantage points, drive across the Great Park where the Duke of Edinburgh is Ranger, past the Royal Farm Shop to historic Runnymede where King John sealed the Magna Carta.  See Eton College where 19 British Prime Ministers and Princes William and Harry were educated.
     
• Thames/Chilterns
  • Experience the heart of the English countryside: the majestic Thames, riverside towns and see the hidden delights of the beech clothed Chiltern Hills outstandingly beautiful in all seasons.
     
• Metroland
  • Immortalised by the Poet Laureate Sir John Betjeman in his whimsical poetry “Gaily into Ruislip Gardens Runs the red electric train” and visit Harrow where Sir Winston Churchill was educated.
     
• Central London
  • A panoramic coach tour to take in all the sights: Big Ben, The Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, The Tower of London, Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, St Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey and lots more.

We can organise packages tailored to suit your needs. 
From one hour to three days, delegates and/or their partners will have a memorable visit.

We can organise:

·         Pre-dinner town walks in Windsor or Eton or ghost walks (1 hour duration)

·         Half-day or full day visits to Windsor Town/Castle/St George’s Chapel (separate entrance fee to Windsor Castle/St George’s Chapel)

·         Panoramic coach tours – Bath, Canterbury, Chilterns, Cotswolds, London, Oxford, Salisbury, Stonehenge, Stratford on Avon, Thames Valley, and Winchester

·         Visits to stately homes and gardens, medieval manors and World Heritage Sites

         Partner packages

Let us design the perfect partner package -
 from afternoon tea in Oxford or a visit to Blenheim Palace, birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. Whether a visit to the Magna Carta at Runnymede or Henley on Thames, home of the world famous Regatta or simply a shopping trip in Windsor or in London, we’ll ensure you have a wonderful time.

Illustrated Talks

Our guides are pleased to give stimulating and interesting talks.  We look forward to hearing from groups, social secretaries and other group organisers.

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