Families

Windsor Castle

Windsor is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world and The Queen's favourite weekend home.

Royal Collection Education provides a number of informal learning opportunities including online resources; a lively and interactive family audio tour; family workshops and activities during school holidays; and a range of activity trails.

 

    

Picture in Focus online activity

Click on the link below and discover more about Family Portraits in the Royal Collection with our Picture in Focus activity.

Picture in Focus 

    

Family Audio Tour

Discover more about the oldest and largest castle in the world.  Horace, a timeless tutor, and Tommy, his pupil, are your guides and introduce you to the many magical characters who live at Windsor Castle, including Gilbert the Grotesque, Tipu Tiger and Cyril, a Page of the Back Stairs.  The family audio tour is included in the standard admission price. 

      

The Big Draw
27-31 October
11:00-16:00

Take part in the biggest drawing event in the UK. Experience how you can express yourself and document a world around you through drawing. Use pencils, crayons and pastels to explore various drawing techniques. Come to the Moat Education Room and celebrate your passion or to try something new – everyone can draw.
Please note the State Apartments will be closed on the 27 and 28 August.		    

Christmas at Windsor Castle
18-19 December
11:00-15:00

Soak up the Christmas atmosphere and celebrate the festive season at Windsor Castle. Follow our special activity trail and discover fascinating facts about Royal Christmas celebrations. Join us for art activities in the Moat Education Room and make your own Christmas decorations, cards or crackers.		    

Family Activity Trails

Family activity trails are available free of charge all year round from the Admission Centre, Windsor Castle.

A Royal Home Now and Long Ago (764 Kb)
A Royal Home Now and Long Ago (answer sheet) (141 Kb)
Suitable for children 5-7 years of age

Castles Long Ago (824 Kb)
Castles Long Ago (answer sheet) (33 Kb)

The Tudors at Windsor Castle (871 Kb)
The Tudors at Windsor Castle (answer sheet) (30 Kb)

Exploring Armour (1 MB)
Exploring Armour (answer sheet) (287 Kb)

Queen Victoria at Windsor Castle (680 Kb)
Queen Victoria at Windsor Castle (answers sheet) (102 Kb)
Suitable for children 7-11 years of age

View photographs of previous family activities. 

    

 

For more information on our changing programme of family activities:        
telephone: +44 (0)20 7766 7304  
e-mail: familyactivities@royalcollection.org.uk
go to: www.royalcollection.org.uk/education
download: What's on for families 2010 (1MB)