The Winchester Tower — Attraction in England

Walking up the Long Walk toward Windsor Castle, there’s a tangible sense of stepping back through many centuries. The castle dominates the skyline above the Thames valley and the Great Park, and the approaches are grand: the trees lining the avenue, the expansive lawns, the isolation of its defensive position in the earliest days.

Inside, the State Apartments are richly decorated, with art, royal memorabilia, tapestries, portraits, carved woodwork, and grand staircases. St. George’s Chapel is often cited as a highlight: solemn, beautiful, peaceful, and architecturally exquisite. One can feel both the grandeur of monarchy and the weight of history here.

The gardens, the views over the town of Windsor, and across the green expanses of the park give the sense that Windsor is not only a royal residence but a living, breathing place. It’s part palace, part fortress, part community, part museum, part political...

Absolutely gorgeous you must see it in person! The Winchester Tower at Windsor Castle was originally built in the 1220s during the reign of King Henry III. It has undergone various modifications and restorations over the centuries. The tower currently serves as part of the administrative offices of the Dean and...

Take into account that Windsor is closed...