Windsor Castle tours are always busy and visitor numbers peak during school holidays and weekends. The best time to visit is during the spring in the afternoon when the worst crowds have dwindled down.
From Central London, Windsor Castle is around 25 miles away.
Windsor Castle is open from November to February from 9:45 am to 4:15 pm. From March to October, it is open from 9:45 am to 5:15 pm. But the castle is closed on certain days every year so make sure to check their official website.
Windsor Castle is nearby to two rail stations, both Windsor and Eton Central, and Windsor and Eton Riverside. The castle is also well serviced by buses, with the 71 and 77 buses stopping right outside the castle gates.
Yes, you can explore St. George’s Chapel, watch the Changing of the Guard ceremony from Windsor Guildhall and give a visit to the three museums in Eton.