What is the official website of Windsor Castle?

Your guide to the official Windsor Castle website and how our booking site compares.

This page links to the official Royal Collection Trust site for institutional information — research access, the 1-Year Pass, press enquiries, the searchable online collection of more than a million items. For booking, the same tickets are available here with free 24-hour cancellation. See also our visitors guide.

Official website

Where to find it

Windsor Castle is managed by the Royal Collection Trust, the charitable arm of the Royal Household that cares for the Royal Collection of art and the occupied royal palaces. Its official website is rct.uk/visit/windsor-castle. The site is the source of truth for opening hours, current closures for state events, the multimedia guide, accessibility services and academic enquiries.

What the official site offers

A searchable online collection of every painting, drawing, piece of furniture and item of regalia in the Royal Collection — more than a million entries, often in zoomable detail. Calendars of upcoming closures for state visits and the Order of the Garter Service in June. Education programmes for schools and families. The 1-Year Pass conversion (sign and date your day ticket before leaving for 12 months of unlimited free re-entry). Press, research and image-licensing enquiries.

How this site differs

This site exists to make booking faster, in more languages and with flexible cancellation up to 24 hours before your slot — useful given Windsor's short-notice closures for state events. Tickets here include the same castle admission as those bought direct from RCT. For institutional questions, the 1-Year Pass, or research access, use the official site.

Phone enquiries to Royal Collection Trust: +44 303 123 7300, daily 09:00–17:00.

Available Tickets

Windsor Castle Tickets with Optional Train/Coach Transfers from London
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Windsor Castle Tickets with Optional Train/Coach Transfers from London
  • Entry ticket to Windsor Castle
  • Optional transfer from London
  • Optional multimedia guide
  • Optional guided tour of the town
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Windsor Castle Half-Day Tour from London
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  • Half-day tour to Windsor Castle
  • Entry to Windsor Castle
  • Round-trip transfer from London either by train or coach
  • Afternoon tea at Castle Hotel
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Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, and Bath from London
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Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, and Bath from London
  • Full-day guided trip to Stonehenge, Bath and Windsor Castle
  • Entry to Roman Bath
  • Entry to Windsor Castle
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Official Website FAQ

Tickets, contact, and what is the official site

Is this the official Windsor Castle site?
No. The official site is rct.uk, run by Royal Collection Trust on behalf of the Royal Household. We are an authorised reseller offering tickets in multiple languages with flexible cancellation.
Are the tickets the same?
Yes — both include the same castle admission, multimedia guide and access to the State Apartments, St George's Chapel (Mon/Thu/Fri/Sat) and Queen Mary's Dolls' House. The booking experience and refund terms differ.
How do I contact Royal Collection Trust directly?
Through the contact form on rct.uk or by phone at +44 303 123 7300, daily 09:00–17:00.
Where can I see the full Royal Collection online?
On rct.uk under "The Collection" — over a million entries, including high-resolution zoomable images of paintings by Holbein, Van Dyck, Canaletto and Leonardo da Vinci. Free to browse, no account needed.
How does the 1-Year Pass work?
Any day ticket can be converted into a 1-Year Pass at no extra cost: have your ticket signed and dated by staff before you leave on the day. It then gives unlimited free re-entry for 12 months to Windsor, Buckingham Palace (when open), the Palace of Holyroodhouse and the King's Gallery in London.
Can I get press accreditation here?
No — press requests must go through the Royal Collection Trust press office directly on rct.uk.
Where can I license images of the Royal Collection?
Image licensing is handled by Royal Collection Enterprises Ltd. on behalf of the Royal Household, directly via the rct.uk filming and images team.
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