"Windsor Castle reigns supreme as the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world."
"The castle is beautiful. Pick up an audio guide and go around."
"Windsor castle is an impressive place to visit."
"The architectural splendor, rich heritage, and breathtaking views make it a must-visit."
"The architectural splendor, rich heritage, and breathtaking views make it a must-visit."
"Windsor Castle dwarfs any other castle I've seen. It's not the prettiest, but the sheer size of it is mind-blowing!"
"The staterooms are absolutely beautiful, but photography is not allowed inside."
"The architecture dates back to the 1200s, it's worth the visit. Give it a try."
Cons:
"It is very busy. I recommend skipping the organized tours and visiting this place on your own."
"It was really, really crowded. We had to wait 30 minutes to get an audioguide."
"No matter how beautiful and significant this castle is for the history of England, the queues you have to sit through in order to even step in the castle make it an utter waste of time."
"There are a lot of souvenir shops around the castle but prices are very high especially for tat and children's gifts."
"The older members of staff were great, the younger staff left a lot to be desired, asked about the kitchen tour and she didn’t look up from her desk and said booked, so rude."
"Although quite busy inside the castle grounds it was alright inside the palace."
"The area around the castle is very nice, roads are filled with flowers and union jack flags everywhere."
"The view from the river banks and the bridge is so nice and one won’t get enough of."
Windsor Castle: Historical Significance
Pros:
"Witness to British monarchs from William the Conqueror to Queen Elizabeth II, it's a tapestry woven with royal splendor."
"The visit was a bit disappointing in some regards though."
"The history feels like history. Windsor, specifically Windsor castle, looked just stunning on a sunny day!"
"Probably the most iconic Castle in the UK, Windsor Castle is a must visit for anyone who loves history, architecture and the royals."
"A must see if visiting the London area. The history and political significance of this Castle are formidable."
"The Castle and State rooms were just dripping in opulence. It was beautiful but a bit over the top and incomprehensible for the common folk!"
"Such a beautiful castle steeped in history, but the staff let it down today."
"An immersive experience into world events. Being able to walk through and see things in person that you saw happen on television."
Cons:
"In my opinion it's the overpriced and overestimated place to be honest. There are better collections in London museums you can visit for free."
"It had been about 10 years since I last visited Windsor Castle, and certain things have certainly changed."
"We chose to not get the mixed media tour, the line was long and we'd already been waiting a long time."
"I know it's got castle in the name but I didn't expect it to be as much of a stereotypical castle as it actually is."
"I was near Windsor for work, and as I had never seen Windsor Castle before, I decided to have a drive over and take a look."
"What a beautiful place , full of hundreds of years of history and culture, place where the British monarchy settle and spend time."
"Windsor Castle is a majestic marvel, epitomizing history and grandeur."
"Certainly a good place to visit while in the London area."