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Why not head to Windsor on New Year's Day, and celebrate the start of 2025 in one of the prettiest places in the UK. Here's our Top 10 guide for things to do this New Year's Day.
Swans on the River Thames at Windsor, image Nicola Bell @VisitWindsor
1. Feed the swans on the River Thames
Take a stroll by the River Thames and feed the swans. Walk along the promenade on the Windsor side of the river or cross over the pedestrian bridge for a view back to Windsor from the greenery of Eton Brocas.
The Copper Horse in winter
2. Conquer the Long Walk!
Stretch your legs and conquer Windsor Great Park's Long Walk ending up at the enormous statue of King George III, 'the Copper Horse'. From there you’ll get an amazing view of Windsor Castle and the surrounding area. You might be lucky enough to see herds of deer grazing as you walk through Windsor Great Park’s deer park.
Windsor's Guildhall Island, image Nicola Bell @VisitWindsor
3. Explore Windsor's Guildhall Island
Explore the cobbled streets of Guildhall Island beside the Castle and behind the Windsor Guildhall. They hold many surprises including: The Old King’s Head in Church Street which bears a plaque recording the warrant for the execution of Charles I in 1648; Burford House, reputed to be where Charles II housed his favourite mistress, Nell Gwynne; and Queen Charlotte Street which is one of the shortest streets in Britain at just 51 feet, 10 inches. Read more about Windsor’s fascinating history.
Enjoying a pint at Windsor & Eton Brewery, image Nicola Bell @VisitWindsor
4. Enjoy a freshly pulled pint in Windsor & Eton Brewery
Enjoy a freshly pulled pint in Windsor & Eton Brewery which is open New Year's Day 12-8pm. For hundreds of years, Windsor was famous for the quality and consistency of its beers but the last brewery in town closed in 1931. However, in 2010 Windsor & Eton Brewery brought craft brewing back to Windsor’s heart and their beers have won many international, national, regional and local awards. The Brewery’s Taproom serves up to 22 beers on tap of their flagship Bitters, IPAs and Pilsners alongside some guest beers and ciders making it the perfect place to come and enjoy freshly brewed award-winning beers.
The Queen's Walkway, image Nicola Bell @ VisitWindsor
5. Follow The Queen's Walkway around Windsor
Explore Windsor with The Queen’s Walkway, a trail which commemorates the moment Queen Elizabeth II became Britain’s longest reigning monarch way back in 2015. 63 of Windsor's best attractions, features and views form the trail so it’ll certainly keep you busy!
The Savill Garden in winter
6. Explore The Savill Garden in Windsor Great Park
Soak up some fresh air and nature at The Savill Garden, nestled in the corner of Windsor Great Park. There is always colour to be found, even on a grey day, and in winter the structural beauty of leaf-less trees can be fully appreciated. Visit Windsor Great Park’s website and read more about The Savill Garden's seasonal highlights.
View of Eton High Street from Eton coffee shop, image Nicola Bell @VisitWindsor
7. Enjoy a brew on Eton's historic High Street
Wander historic Eton High Street and put your feet up with a coffee in one of their lovely independent cafés.
8. Check out Windsor's tasty restaurants
Raise a toast to the New Year in one of the Royal Borough’s tasty restaurants. Visit our food and drink page for inspiration.
Windsor on Ice, image Nicola Bell @VisitWindsor
9. Ice, ice baby
Get out onto the ice at Windsor On Ice before it closes for the season; there are fun fair rides and snacks too for all the family.
View of Windsor Castle across the River Thames, image Nicola Bell @VisitWindsor
10. Picture perfect Windsor
Grab your camera and come and explore! Add a few more shots to your seasonal album. Don't forget to tag us #VisitWindsorUK and we could be featuring your images on our Insta galleries.
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Fancy sampling locally brewed beer? Then look no further than Windsor and Eton Brewery.
A footbridge across the Thames separates Windsor from Eton, home of the famous Eton College. Don't miss out on a wander down Eton High Street to explore the shopping and dining, the architecture and the history.
The Savill Garden is a garden of beauty and colour where visitors journey through 35 acres of interconnecting gardens. It offers year-round interest, an iconic visitor centre with restaurant, gallery café, gift shop and plant sales.
Windsor Great Park covers 4,800 acres, huge parts of which are open to the public. Windsor Great Park is the perfect place for picnics, eating, shopping, running, walking, cycling, horse riding and fishing. Families will love the children's play area near The Savill Garden.
This walking route (in place since September 2015 to mark the occasion of Queen Elizabeth II becoming Britain's longest reigning monarch) was opened by Queen Elizabeth II on her 90th birthday, 21 April 2016.
Windsor on Ice offers a great value day out for all the family, whatever the weather. Our main ice rink is fully covered and we now have a smaller children’s rink, also undercover as well as an outside open air skating track with the beautiful views of Windsor Castle.
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