2006-09-07 05:05:32 · 6 answers · asked by bluechip 1 in Travel ➔ United Kingdom ➔ London
Windsor Castle is great. Its the largest inhabited castle in the world and has some superb collections. You can see a selection of Leonardo da VInci's drawings, superb works of art, Queen Mary's dolls house etc. Have a look at this website for more information.
http://www.royal.gov.uk/output/Page557.asp
2006-09-10 23:35:08 · answer #1 · answered by samanthajanecaroline 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Windsor Castle and St George's Chapel
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Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle is one of three official residences of The Queen and has been home to the Sovereign for over 900 years. The Castle is the largest inhabited castle in the world and the oldest in continuous occupation. The imposing towers and battlements of the Castle loom large from every approach to the town, creating one of the world's most spectacular skylines. No other royal residence has played such an important role in the nation's history.
Visitors can see five main areas (subject to opening arrangements) on a visit to Windsor Castle: the State Apartments, St George’s Chapel, Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House, the Castle Exhibition and the exhibition in the Drawings Gallery. Between October and March, the semi-state rooms are also open to the public.
George IV created these in the 1820s as part of a new series of Royal Apartments for his personal occupation. They continue in use by The Queen for official entertaining. Damaged in the 1992 fire, they have been restored to their original appearance and contain furniture and works of art chosen by George IV. The semi-state rooms include The Green Drawing Room, The Crimson Drawing Room, The State Dining Room and The Octagon Dining Room.
The East End of the North Terrace is open until Sunday 1 October 2006.
When the Queen is in residence the Royal Standard flies from the Round Tower. At all other times you will see the Union Flag.
Windsor Castle has been named one of the Seven Wonders of Britain in a major survey by Yellow Pages, backed by the English Tourism Council. Sharing the limelight with attractions such as the Houses of Parliament, the London Eye and Cornwall’s Eden Project, Windsor Castle is considered one of the ‘must see’ sites for visitors from Britain and overseas.
2006-09-07 12:12:10 · answer #2 · answered by pricetravel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Def worth a drive out there and be sure its a lovely sunny day....aside from the castle itself it is just fab to wander down the cobblestoned roads with all the little restaurants and cafes/bars...most of which are the original buildings! The place where we had lunch had a staircase that was almost like a ladder and the whole restaurant was tiny, on a lean and had the old original floorboards...very quaint! Loved it!
2006-09-09 00:36:46 · answer #3 · answered by Teine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jimmy Page from Led Zepplin has a house just down the river from her majesty...
2006-09-07 21:29:59 · answer #4 · answered by luna 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Queen Mary's Doll house:
A miniature doll mansion...only a house for a queen.
http://www.victorianstation.com/dollent.html
2006-09-07 12:12:35 · answer #5 · answered by TroubleRose 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
chck it out yourself..
2006-09-07 12:10:29 · answer #6 · answered by A 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋