So, it all started out that my friend and I were on our way home to LA from our trip to Spain. We had a brief layover in England and ended up missing our flight. We couldn't get a flight out until the next day. So, why not check out Windsor Castle? Here we are arriving in Windsor.
It was really cold, rainy and overcast, but all my luggage was en route to LA, so I was stuck wearing a light windbreaker and light spring pants. Regardless, we had a fabulous time touring this beautiful castle.
Windsor is the oldest and largest castle in Britain with ~1000 rooms. It is the largest occupied castle in the world and the present queen, Elizabeth II spent much of her childhood here.
Royal families have occupied this castle for the past 900 years. Charles II, George III and George IV all lived here.
Here is my ticket stub. As you can see, it only cost $12 for admission (in 2004 anyway). Some other fun facts of the castle is that the Order of the Garter was founded here in 1348. St. George's Chapel is located here, which is the burial site of 10 monarchs. The Queen Mother is also buried here as well as Henry VIII. We not only walked around the grounds, but also went inside and walked around the State Apartments, Drawings Gallery and Queen Mary's Doll House room.
Verdict: Definitely a must if you find yourself in England. It really is something to see!
So, it all started out that my friend and I were on our way home to LA from our trip to Spain. We had a brief layover in England and ended up missing our flight. We couldn't get a flight out until the next day. So, why not check out Windsor Castle? Here we are arriving in Windsor.
It was really cold, rainy and overcast, but all my luggage was en route to LA, so I was stuck wearing a light windbreaker and light spring pants. Regardless, we had a fabulous time touring this beautiful castle.
Windsor is the oldest and largest castle in Britain with ~1000 rooms. It is the largest occupied castle in the world and the present queen, Elizabeth II spent much of her childhood here. 
Royal families have occupied this castle for the past 900 years. Charles II, George III and George IV all lived here.
Here is my ticket stub. As you can see, it only cost $12 for admission (in 2004 anyway). Some other fun facts of the castle is that the Order of the Garter was founded here in 1348. St. George's Chapel is located here, which is the burial site of 10 monarchs. The Queen Mother is also buried here as well as Henry VIII. We not only walked around the grounds, but also went inside and walked around the State Apartments, Drawings Gallery and Queen Mary's Doll House room. Verdict: Definitely a must if you find yourself in England. It really is something to see!
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