Christmas at Windsor Castle

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

This festive period, see the Castle's State Apartments decorated with magnificent Christmas displays.

The highlight of this year's decorations include a 20-foot-high Nordmann Fir tree in St George's Hall, taken from Windsor Great Park and dressed with thousands of twinkling lights.  It will be replanted in the Great Park once the display closes.

You will discover another sparkling Christmas tree in the Crimson Drawing Room – one of the most elaborate Semi-State Rooms, which were created as private apartments for George IV.  The rooms are still used today by members of the Royal Family, and are open to visitors over the winter months.

Queen Mary's Dolls' House

For the first time, specially made Christmas decorations have been added to the tiny rooms in Queen Mary's Dolls' House, a 1:12 scale replica of an Edwardian residence gifted from the nation to Queen Mary, consort of King George V.

The new miniature decorations in Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House consist of a 1920s-style Christmas tree and a garland in the Hall and Staircase. The decorations were handmade by the Royal Warrant Holders Shane Connolly & Co. The miniature tree decorations are made of materials including glass beads repurposed from vintage necklaces, and tiny candles made with real candle wax.

These decorations will be the final stage in the year-long celebrations marking the centenary of the Dolls' House.

Windsor Castle festive events for children

Throughout the Christmas holidays, families can participate in festive craft activities and workshops in the Castle's Learning Centre in Pug Yard. Explore how the Victorian's celebrated Christmas, and make a memento to take home such as a tree decoration, a wreath or an angel.

Windsor Castle Christmas Café menu

After exploring the State Apartments, why not treat yourself in the Undercroft Café where a festive menu is available throughout December?

Windsor Castle Gift ideas

Discover a wide selection of Christmas items in the Windsor Castle 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 Royal Collection's online shop.