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Windsor Great Park

Type:Country / Royal Park

The Crown Estate, The Crown Estate Office, Windsor Great Park, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 2HT

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About

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 IlluminatedWindsor 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.
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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

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

    Vouchers for Gifts and Experiences - redeem this special offer immediately

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    Recent Reviews:

    • Nicky S
      United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Family
      Underwhelming & Overpriced
      3 of 5 stars
      Saturday, 14th December 2024
      Having visited Blenheim Palace and Q gardens Christmas illuminations I was expecting something on par for Windsor. How disappointed we were. It felt like there were more walkways with lights than... Read full review
    • Bvgvgv
      Trip Type:
      Family
      Be thankful
      5 of 5 stars
      Sunday, 15th December 2024
      I guess we are thankful we able to take our grandchildren, some families will really struggle to put food on table christmas day If people complain about prices why not give money to homeless... Read full review
    • Kath W
      Trip Type:
      Solo travel
      Expensive not public transport friendly at all. Nice enough light trail though
      3 of 5 stars
      Monday, 16th December 2024
      I have never been to one of these grand Illuminated type Christmas affairs before. I enjoyed it. Took about an hour and a quarter to get round. My main gripe is that it is very car focused. I walked... Read full review

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    Opening Times

    Open (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024)

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