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Outdoor events and activities in and around Windsor

For a destination as beautiful as ours, being outdoors in the fresh air is second to none and a great way to appreciate the Windsor & Eton, Maidenhead and Ascot area.

There are plenty of great outdoor activities to choose from, whatever the season. Dress up warmly and enjoy a bracing winter walk, or choose from an exciting range of water sports on offer on our lakes and on the majestic River Thames in the sunnier months.

Enjoy open-top and outdoor tours

See more of the area on board one of Golden Tours' open-top tour buses. Or listen to the sound of horses’ hooves and some fascinating stories aboard one of our lovely horse-drawn carriages – Windsor Carriages and Ascot Carriages are the two companies operating in the area, both with access to the beautiful Windsor Great Park.

Our Blue Badge Guides can’t wait to share their stories about the Windsor area with you. If you prefer to ‘do your own thing’ then we have two walkways you can explore – for Windsor and for Eton – plus trails and walking apps to be inspired by too.

Love to be by the water? The Thames is the river that flows through Windsor and the Royal Borough, between Hurley and Runnymede, so why not follow the Thames Trail and discover the fascinating towns and villages along the river in our patch.

Discover water-based activities

If you prefer to be on the water, then you couldn’t have come to a better place! We have some great ways to enjoy the River Thames; some are relaxing and others are more energetic!

Hire a canoe, kayak or SUP with Canoe & Kayak Adventures or My Outdoor Adventure. Try your hand at a range of watersports at Bray Lake Watersports. Hire a motor boat or rowing boat from John Logie Motor Boats. Enjoy skippering your own day or holiday boat with Kris Cruisers or take a public boat trip on the River Thames with French Brothers.

For a touch of luxury why not hire a skippered passenger boat with The Boat Hire Company, Boating at Bray or Thames Charters or experience an onboard dining cruise with Windsor & Maidenhead Boat Company for a special treat?

For the best of both worlds, Windsor Duck Tours offer a road and river adventure in central Windsor.

Cheer on the horses and jockeys

Our two racecourses – Ascot and Royal Windsor – both offer year-round meetings that feature flat and jumps racing. You can’t beat getting close to the action on the race track and enjoying the entertainment that’s laid on at each meeting.

Get active on a visit to the Windsor area

If you enjoy cycling then following National Cycle Route (Network 4) will take you through the tree-lined roads and far-reaching views of Windsor Great Park, part of the Crown Estate. There are other designated cycle routes to be discovered there too.

About 20 minutes’ drive from Windsor (near Bracknell) you’ll find mountain biking at Swinley Forest, also part of the Crown Estate. Here you’ll discover 24km of routes for all levels – these fantastic purpose-designed trails offer steep gradients, big air jumps and fast-paced trail cycling.

If you enjoy horse riding, we have local riding schools offering escorted hacks in the beautiful and extensive Windsor Great Park.

The Royal Borough, and the area immediately surrounding it, is famed for its golf and is home to some of the finest championship courses this country has to offer including Wentworth and Sunningdale.

Some of our hotels can arrange for guests to play at nearby clubs. Check individual accommodation pages and ask about golf packages that include dinner, bed and breakfast and 18 holes.

Discover our parks, gardens and open spaces

Enjoy a visit to one of our beautiful parks, gardens and open spaces such as The Savill Garden and National Trust Cliveden and Runnymede. Garden lovers will enjoy a visit to the Royal Windsor Flower Show in June.

Outdoor playgrounds

Explore a fascinating world of walkways, slides, sculptures and treehouses at Adventure Play, hidden within the woodland at Windsor Great Park and located next to The Savill Garden. Experience this hand-crafted adventure playground together, as you feed the imagination of young minds and build their confidence. Adventure Play is suitable for children from 2 to 12 years with adult supervision required at all times.

Go wild at LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort, set in 150 acres of beautiful parkland on the outskirts of Windsor. Many of the theme park's 55 rides and attractions are outdoors and of course there are themed lands to explore including the amazing Miniland featuring almost 40 million LEGO® bricks!

Nature-based activities

The whole family can get close to nature in the Windsor Great Park Environmental Centre, run in partnership with the Wildlife Trust.

Discover a range of activities, from adult events that include bat walks, willow weaving and forest bathing; family-friendly self-led nature trails and events focussed on birds, moths and butterflies; and child-only day camps fully supervised by the Wildlife Trust team.

Discover a number of outdoor events in our town centres too like our food and farmers’ markets.

Take a look below for our regularly-updated list of outdoor events and activities in Windsor and the Royal Borough; we look forward to welcoming you...

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Golden Tours Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Tour of Windsor

Windsor

Explore the world famous town of Windsor and nearby Eton with a Golden Tours hop-on, hop-off open top bus tour.
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1684 reviews
Windsor Great Park

Windsor Great Park, Windsor

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…
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1069 reviews
Fireworks Spectacular Family Raceday at Ascot Racecourse

Ascot

The Jumps season returns with a bang to Ascot! Enjoy high-quality racing followed by one of the region's largest fireworks displays where the breathtaking pyro-musical show will feature over 20,000 fireworks.
Brick Days at LEGOLAND® Windsor

Windsor

Get ready for a 'Brick-Tastic' adventure this February half term at the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort. Guests can enjoy over 30 rides and attractions, including the newly re-opened, Deep Sea Adventure, character meet and greets, live entertainment,…
Summer Mile Weekend at Ascot

Ascot

Racegoers are welcomed back to Ascot for the first time since the Royal Meeting. 11th & 12th July
Space Safari

Windsor

Space Safari is an extraordinary drone light show coming to Windsor in April 2025. Join us on 19 April at Royal Windsor Racecourse as we transform the night sky into a cinematic storytelling experience!
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The LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort

Windsor

For an awesome family day out this year, visit the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort and experience the ultimate LEGO® adventure! Whether you are earning your very first driving licence behind the wheel of a LEGO car at the LEGO® City Driving School, riding…
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1069 reviews
Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup at Ascot Racecourse

Ascot

The Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup is a raceday like no other. A celebration of all things extraordinary, this exquisite event brings together exceptional talent from all over the world - to compete on the racetrack and entertain at the post-racing…
Go Quest Adventures Windsor

Windsor

Explore the streets of Windsor's town centre and unlock a hidden trail by finding clues, solving puzzles and completing challenges, earning points along the way all self-guided through the Go Quest Adventures app.
The Big Ascot Food & Wine Festival at Ascot

Ascot

The Big Ascot Food & Wine Festival offers a taste sensation alongside two days of fantastic late summer Flat racing. Peruse a range of food stalls, get involved with BBQ displays and marvel at live-cooking demos with Michelin-starred chefs. Live…
Canoe & Kayak Adventures

Windsor

Experience one of the UK's most visited sites from a whole new perspective, from river level. With the magical backdrop of the Royal Town of Windsor and Windsor Castle, we specialise in guided canoe and kayak tours on the River Thames.
Ascot Carriages: Carriage rides in Windsor Great Park

Enjoy a scenic carriage ride through The Royal Landscape, Windsor Great Park, with Ascot Carriages.
Royal Windsor Flower Show

Windsor Great Park, Windsor

The Royal Windsor Flower Show returns with inspiring showcase gardens, fabulous nurseries, incredible speakers and our Honorary President Alan Titchmarsh. It’s a wonderful day out for all the family, so come along and join in the fun – everyone’s…
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122 reviews
Windsor Carriages

Windsor

For over 170 years, Windsor Carriages has been a cherished symbol of Windsor’s heritage, offering Victorian-style horse-drawn transport on The Long Walk with the majestic Windsor Castle as its backdrop. Today, we honor this storied past by crafting…
John Logie Motorboats Windsor

Windsor

Great fun for all the family. Self-drive motor boats and rowing boats for hire. See the finest views of Windsor Castle from the river.
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1151 reviews
Windsor Duck Tours

Windsor

You haven’t seen Windsor until you’ve seen it by Duck! Laugh, learn and enjoy our 1 hour live guided tour by road and river. Our unique adventure begins in the heart of Windsor, taking in the famous sights before ‘SPLASHDOWN’ into the River Thames,…
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17 reviews
The Boat Hire Company

Bray, Windsor

The Boat Hire Company provide luxury, skippered boat hire and boat tours between Windsor and Maidenhead; accommodating 2 to 12 passengers. Our vintage river boats can be hired by the hour or for a full day and are a great way to see some of the…
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2006 reviews
Monthly Walking & History Tours at Danesfield

Marlow on Thames

Enjoy an informative tour of Danesfield's magnificent 65 acres – the numerous unique plantings, the Italian garden, rare c1900 Pulham Stone monuments and the Danesfield Iron Age Hillfort – ending with a talk about the hotel's history as RAF…
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122 reviews
Windsor Carriages Heritage Carriage Rides

Windsor

Experience the enchantment of Windsor Castle with a 30-minute carriage ride along the iconic Long Walk, enjoying breathtaking views of Windsor Castle from your horse-drawn carriage.
Royal Windsor Horse Show

Windsor

Royal Windsor Horse Show is the UK’s largest outdoor premier Show and takes place in the private grounds of Windsor Castle.