The State Apartments — Attraction in Great Britain

A must-see at Windsor Castle. The State Apartments are inside the Windsor Castle complex It is one of the many sights that you can see while you are there. The others are the St. George Chapel, the Doll House, and the various Wards and gardens. Entry is via a purchased ticket into the complex. The ticket is good for a year so if you plan on returning at any time in the next 365 days get the stamp it only took a couple of minutes. The State Apartments are “up the hill” from the chapel and around to the right. No pictures are allowed inside the building but that leaves the visitor plenty of area to take pictures outside the buildings on the grounds. Entry is through clearly marked doors and there are many people to direct you correctly. There is an audio tour that is included that I highly recommend and will give you a lot of information necessary to understand the history and context of what you are seeing throughout the various parts. There is a cafeteria in the lower part of the apartments if you need a bite to eat. There is plenty to see and all of it is amazing due to the fact that much of it was destroyed in a fire in 1992 and was replaced within 5 years to its beautiful current state. Budget your time wisely as there is a lot to see in this part of the castle. There is a lot to see throughout the building due to its long history and association with the monarchy. This is a must-see for anyone...

The State Apartments are as grand as I would expect from such a place, and their 17th-century furnishings and layers of more recent history tell the story of the monarchs that have called this loveliest of castles in England home.

There are a lot of things to see and do at Windsor Castle. In the State Apartments, you’ll explore ceremonial rooms that are used today by the Royal Family and you’ll discover historical rooms that were built for Charles II and his Queen

These 19 rooms are where the Queen hosted big fancy events, and it’s open to tourists for ten weeks over summer and a handful of dates in winter. Perhaps the most striking room is the Grand Reception Room. With its chandeliers and gilding, it was once used as the main ballroom...

Spectacularly decorated state rooms, finely furnished and immaculately presented as befits a royal palace. A highlight of Windsor Castle. Inside the state apartments are collections of paintings, exquisite furniture and fine pottery, as well as Queen Mary's Dolls' House; this remarkable gift built by Edwin Lutyens as a representation of a typical luxury residence of the period features working electrics and running water. Unfortunately photography isn't permitted inside the state rooms, so take the time to appreciate these spectacular spaces while learning about them through the digital...