Top 10 Family Friendly Attractions

Windsor and the Royal Borough is the most perfect destination for a family day out, weekend away or short break during the school holidays.  With a great mix of indoor and outdoor activities and things to do, beautiful countryside and open spaces, theme parks, the historic Windsor Castle, the River Thames, special events and family-friendly racecourses, you'll probably need more than one day!

VisitWindsor has joined up with location finding expert what3words to help you discover the Royal Borough by exploring some top family friendly attractions using the free mobile app.  what3words have assigned each 3m square in the world with a unique 3 word address so after each attraction below, click on the 3 word link (///word.word.word) in order to navigate.

1. LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort

Legoland is a unique family theme park where children aged 2-12 can take to the road, soar through the skies and sail the seas in complete safety.  There are over 55 interactive rides, attractions, live shows, building workshops and driving schools, not to mention millions of LEGO® bricks, all set in 150 acres of beautiful parkland.  There's always a good reason to visit, whether it's a new feature in the park or one of Legoland's top seasonal events!
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2. Windsor Great Park & Adventure Play

Windsor Great Park covers over 4,800 acres, parts of which are open to the public.  Think of it as a giant playground with vast swathes of open space to explore and burn off energy!  It’s perfect for picnics, ball games, cycling and kite flying.  Enjoy themed and seasonal events in The Savill Garden.  Walk along the Long Walk to the Copper Horse. 

Feed your children's imagination at Adventure Play, a unique hand-crafted adventure playground for all ages, needs and abilities, set within the woodland next to The Savill Garden.  Book a 2-hour play session and climb amongst the trees, traverse the walkways, whoosh down the slides and explore the wooden sculptures.
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The Savill Garden car park ///lodge.hidden.vote
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Virginia Water car park ///hooks.affair.closed
Virginia Water Pavilion ///fancy.poems.tower
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3. Golden Tours Open Top Bus

An open top bus is the perfect way to get out and see more of the area, particularly with smaller children in tow.  Golden Tours' carefully-designed route around Windsor, Eton and Datchet – with informative commentary delivered by audio guide – ensures you'll spot all the must-see sights!  And the flexibility of hopping on and hopping off en route, with a ticket valid for 24 hours, means you can get off and explore wherever takes your fancy too.
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4. Norden Farm

Maidenhead’s wonderful Norden Farm Centre for the Arts is a big hit with families. Enjoy ‘have a go’ workshops, arts and crafts, dance and drama.
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5. LaplandUK

LaplandUK is most famous for its spell-binding Christmas experience, which transports families from Ascot’s Crown Estate forest to the snowy, mythical home of Father Christmas.  A favourite of royal and A-list celebrity guests, this personalised, award-winning day-out is an immersive theatre production of unprecedented scale and quality.  LaplandUK is a story every child should experience, and every family will cherish.
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6. Windsor Leisure Centre

Windsor Leisure Centre is set in a unique riverside location.  The leisure pool for all the family has a wave machine, giant slides, wild water creek, cannons, fountain and poolside bubble tubs.  It’s great all-round family fun.
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7. Windsor Castle

Windsor Castle is one of the official residences of His Majesty The King and was Queen Elizabeth II’s favourite weekend home.  It's the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world!  Enjoy a free family multimedia tour, a free activity trail, Family Saturdays and school holiday events and activities.  Remember to stand to attention as you watch the Changing the Guard ceremony in the Lower Ward!
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8. The Guard March

The new guard march up to the castle with a marching band and return to the barracks with the old guard, relieved from their duty of guarding the castle.  The best place to watch the guards marching is on the High Street or on the Corn Exchange at Windsor’s historic Guildhall.  
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9. River Thames

The stretch of the River Thames running through the Royal Borough is one of the most beautiful and historic. Hire a boat and enjoy the pace of the river.  Splashdown on a duck tour.  Paddle a kayak or a canoe and discover the wildlife on the Thames.  Enjoy the sights and sounds as you walk the Thames Path. Or simply enjoy a picnic and feed the swans!  Learn more on our Thames Trail page.
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10. Racing

Both Windsor Racecourse and Ascot Racecourse offer free entry to children under 18 (when accompanied by an adult).  Many of their race meetings include great family entertainment and activities so all family members are catered for.
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