How to Skip the Line at Windsor Castle
Book a timed ticket in advance on the Royal Collection Trust site (from about £32 for adults, cheaper than on the day), as same-day entry isn't guaranteed. Remember the castle is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and can close at short notice as a working royal residence. Take the 10 am slot and see the State Apartments first.
- Ticket
- From about £32 adults online, more on the day
- Book on
- Royal Collection Trust (official)
- Closed
- Tuesdays and Wednesdays, plus short-notice closures
- Hours
- 10 am to 5:15 pm (March-October), to 4:15 pm in winter
- Best time
- 10 am slot, Thursday or Friday
- Busiest
- Weekends, school holidays and Changing of the Guard mornings
- Time to allow
- 2-3 hours
How long are the lines at Windsor Castle?
With a timed ticket, you'll mainly wait for airport-style security. On weekends and in the school holidays, day-trippers from London and coach tours fill the State Apartments and St George's Chapel from late morning, and the narrow route through Queen Mary's Dolls' House can back up.
Before you book your slot, check how busy Windsor Castle is likely to be. BeatTheCrowd shows the live crowd level and an hourly forecast for any date, adjusted for UK school holidays, bank holidays and weather.
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