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Christmas at Windsor Castle

View of Windsor Castle from the Long Walk. Snow covers the ground.
View of Windsor Castle from the Long Walk ©
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    Every Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday (Thursday, 30 Nov 2023 - Monday, 1 Jan 2024)
    Excl dates: Monday, 25 Dec 2023, Tuesday, 26 Dec 2023, Wednesday, 27 Dec 2023
  • 00:00 – 01:00
  • Christmas displays are included in standard admission to the Castle.
  • Adults, Children / Families
    The Christmas tree in St George's Hall©

    Step into Christmas and 1,000 years of royal history at Windsor Castle. 

    This winter see the State Apartments decorated for Christmas. The festive display includes a magnificent centrepiece, the 25-foot high tree in St George's Hall, taken from Windsor Great Park and dressed with hundreds of twinkling lights and ornaments.

    This year’s Christmas display celebrates the 675th anniversary of the Order of the Garter, the oldest order of chivalry in Britain, which was founded in Windsor in 1348.

    In the Waterloo Chamber, the 160-foot-long dining table is laid with porcelain tableware from the Garter Service.

    The table in the Waterloo Chamber©
    Christmas at Windsor Castle©

    Festive events for children

    Join us through the school holidays in December for festive fun for all the family at the Castle. Drop by the Castle's Learning Centre to hear all about a Victorian Christmas and make a memento to take home. See more details about festive family fun.

    You can read more about things to do with children at the Castle.

    SPECIAL VISIT
    Great Kitchen Tour for Families
    Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

    Christmas Café menu

    After exploring the State Apartments, you can treat yourself in the Undercroft Café where a festive menu is available throughout December. Read more about the Cafe.

    Gift ideas

    We have a wide selection of Christmas items in our shop, including festive home accessories, charming tree decorations, food hall favourites and luxury hampers. Browse for Christmas gift inspiration in the Castle shops or pick your favourites in our online shop.

    See a timelapse of decorating the Christmas tree ©


    The income from your ticket contributes directly to The Royal Collection Trust, a registered charity. The aims of The Royal Collection Trust are the care and conservation of the Royal Collection, and the promotion of access and enjoyment through exhibitions, publications, loans and educational activities.