Windsor Great Park
Englefield Green, Surrey
About
Windsor Great Park is a historic Royal Park spanning 4,800 acres in Englefield Green, Surrey. Once a private hunting ground for Windsor Castle, it now offers families a blend of outdoor adventure, history, and relaxation.
**Royal History & The Long Walk**
The park has a thousand years of royal heritage. The Long Walk, a striking 2.65-mile path, leads from the George IV Gateway at Windsor Castle to the Copper Horse statue, offering majestic views that captivate both young and old.
**Things to Do**
The sprawling landscape features ancient woodlands, gardens in bloom, and open grasslands ideal for family picnics and leisurely walks. Explore two main gardens, plus Virginia Water—once Britain's largest body of water, home to diverse wildlife and a Chinese fishing temple. Chapel Wood & Cow Pond offers a serene ornamental lake created in the 1700s.
The Deer Park, a former Norman hunting forest, is home to one of Europe's largest populations of ancient oak trees and roaming deer—observe them from a distance as they are wild animals. The park is excellent for cycling, rollerblading, fishing, flying model aircraft, and walking. Children's Adventure Play is a fantastic area with clump trees to climb, giant acorns, walkways, super cool slides, sculptures and treehouses.
**Seasonal Attractions**
Spring and summer bring colour to the Savill Garden, one of Britain's greatest ornamental gardens. Autumn features golden hues and crunchy leaves, perfect for autumnal walks. Winter offers frost-covered landscapes and festive events around Christmas.
**Food & Drink**
The Gallery Cafe in the Savill Garden serves sandwiches, cakes and drinks. The Savill Garden Kitchen offers hot and cold meals and refreshments. Families can also enjoy picnics across the park's plenty of space.
**Accessibility**
Most areas are pushchair and wheelchair accessible, though the Valley Gardens are naturally less accessible by their terrain. Events throughout the year include carriage rides and summer children's entertainment such as outdoor theatres and puppet shows.
Good for: all ages, babies toddlers, older children, teenagers, young children
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Facilities
- Toilets
- Baby Changing
- Cafe
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Pushchair Friendly
- Dog Friendly
- Card Payments
- Accessible Parking
- Accessible Entrance
- Contactless Payment
Prices
We don't have confirmed ticket prices for Windsor Great Park yet. Check the attraction's own website for current rates before you travel.
Free entry
Free Admission
Common questions
Is Windsor Great Park free to visit?
Yes, entry to Windsor Great Park is free. The 4,800-acre historic park offers incredible value as a family day out with The Long Walk, Virginia Water, deer park, and Adventure Play all available to explore.
What can families do at Windsor Great Park?
Families can explore The Long Walk leading to Windsor Castle, discover the Adventure Play children's area with giant acorns and treehouses, spot deer in the Deer Park, and enjoy Virginia Water lake and Chinese fishing temple.
Is Windsor Great Park dog-friendly?
Yes, dogs are welcome in the park. Check online before visiting as some areas require dogs to be kept on lead, particularly near livestock.
What facilities does Windsor Great Park have?
There is accessible parking, baby changing facilities, cafes including The Savill Garden Kitchen, and toilets. The park is pushchair-friendly and wheelchair accessible in most areas.
Is Windsor Great Park suitable for all ages?
Absolutely, the park welcomes all ages from babies and toddlers through to teenagers. The Adventure Play area particularly appeals to younger children while The Long Walk and deer spotting engage all ages.
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