Windsor Great Park

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Windsor Great Park covers 4,800 acres, parts of which are open to the public. Its present area was determined in the 1360s and was popular with Saxon kings as a hunting forest. The park is shrouded in mystery and legend and for over 1,000 years the story of Herne the Hunter has been told. His ghost still appears wearing the antlers of a stag, riding a phantom black stallion at the head of a pack of black hounds. He appears to warn of times of trouble and gallops through Windsor Great Park only to disappear into thin air.

The park today 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. You'll find a range of downloadable maps and guides on the Windsor Great Park website to help you plan your visit.

Entry is free to all public areas of Windsor Great Park, except for the Savill Garden. Car Parking charges apply. Windsor Great Park is open year round from 7am to dusk.

Windsor Great Park is accessible from Windsor town centre on foot via the Long Walk, or car parks are located along the A332 that goes through the Park (some of these are free, some make a charge). Alternatively you can drive to Virginia Water and park at Virginia Water South or Virginia Water car parks for a walk around the lake, where you will pass a totem pole and miniature waterfall. Find out more about Windsor Great Park parking and car parks.

Windsor Great Park offers two types of membership to help you enjoy the park all year round. Find out more here.

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Events

Friday, 15th November 2024 - Saturday, 4th January 2025

Windsor Great Park IlluminatedLight up your year! Windsor Great Park Illuminated returns with another magical trail, bringing the woodland to life with dazzling lights, breathtaking projections and floodlit fountain shows.: more info

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Facilities

Catering

Cafe - At Virginia Water Pavilion
Catering for groups - At The Savill Garden Visitor Centre - The Savill Garden Kitchen
Catering Provided - At The Savill Garden Kitchen
Food Shop on site - At The Savill Garden Visitor Centre
Full liquor licence - At The Savill Garden Kitchen
Outdoor eating area
Picnic area
Restaurant - The Savill Garden Kitchen
Take away food - The Savill Garden Kitchen, The Potting Shed at The Savill Garden Visitor Centre, the Virginia Water Pavilion Café, Obelisk Pond, Blacknest Gate and seasonal at The Totem Pole
Vegetarians catered for

Children & Infants

Baby changing - At The Savill Garden Visitor Centre
Children's Meals - At The Savill Garden Kitchen and Virginia Water Pavilion
Family Friendly, Children Welcome
Highchair(s) available - At The Savill Garden Kitchen
Outdoor children’s play area - At The Obelisk Lawn near The Savill Garden

Establishment Features

Dogs Accepted - (not The Savill Garden)
Dogs admitted on a lead - Deer Park and Valley Gardens
Dogs welcome
Fishing - Need to apply for membership; please visit website
Garden / Grounds for visitors use
Gift shop - At The Savill Garden Visitor Centre and Virginia Water Pavilion
Groups welcome - By prior arrangement in The Savill Garden
Guided tours by arrangement - For groups in The Savill Garden
Horse Riding - Need to apply for membership; please visit website
Open all year round - Except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day at The Savill Garden
Open Christmas
Open New Year
Open on bank holidays

Leisure Facilities

Private fishing rights - Need to apply for membership; please visit website

Parking & Transport

Off-road parking
Own car park (Fee Applies)
Secure cycle parking - at The Savill Garden Visitor Centre

Provider Preferences

Countryside Setting
In countryside
Outdoor Attraction

Specialist Features

Cyclists welcome - Cyclists welcome in designated areas
Educational Groups
Family Fun
Marketed Towards Children
Marketed Towards Families
Marketed Towards Senior Citizens
Marketed towards student/youth

Tours and Demonstrations

Guided Tours Available for Groups - In The Savill Garden

Travel & Trade

Group discounts available
Min group size numeric qualifier - 10 – In The Savill Garden

Further Information

Click here for your AccessAble Access Guide

Special Offers

Gift Vouchers

Give the gift of regular visits to Windsor Great Park and so much more this season. Vouchers can be exchanged against:

• Membership
• Adventure Play tickets
• The Savill Garden tickets
• Retail items from selected Gift Shops*

Purchase online at windsorgreatpark.co.uk/gifts

*Gift cards can be purchased at The Savill Garden & Adventure Play Visitor Centre and Virginia Water Gift Shop. Gift cards and gift e-vouchers can only be exchanged against all retail items from The Savill Garden Gift Shop & Plant Centre, Adventure Play and Virginia Water Gift Shops. For full terms and conditions, how to redeem and expiry information please visit windsorgreatpark.co.uk/gifts
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Pete L
Ryton, United Kingdom
Peter Hexham of Drake New South Wales says 'This place has to be seen to be believed''
Thursday, 15th August 2024
This place is stunning to look at and is so rich in history. We come from Australia where this is nothing to compare with this. So beautiful Read full review
flap j
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Relax your mind
Thursday, 12th September 2024
Windsor Great Park is a must-visit for anyone in the area, whether you are interested in history, nature, or simply seeking a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Read full review
S799SKmarkb
Chiswick
Don’t park at Lake Pavilion car park!
Saturday, 14th September 2024
Got charged £9.30 for the car park at Lake Pavilion car park for just over 2 hours! For that you need a 1 star I’m afraid as it’s very misleading. You do not make it clear that your charges are... Read full review

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Map & Directions

Map Link

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Video

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Opening Times

Open (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024)

Further Information

Click here for your AccessAble Access Guide

The Savill Garden, Windsor and MaidenheadThe 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.

Christmas Tree Shop at Windsor Great Park, Windsor and MaidenheadStop by the Windsor Great Park Christmas Tree Shop and kick-start the festive season with a Christmas tree. You can also purchase Christmas wreaths, fresh boughs of holly and mistletoe, logs, kindling and a variety of decorations and gifts.

Adventure Play, Windsor and MaidenheadAdventure Play is a unique, hand-crafted adventure playground at Windsor Great Park. Hidden within the woodland next to The Savill Garden, you’ll discover a fascinating world of walkways, slides, sculptures and treehouses.