Windsor and Maidenhead, United Kingdom Travel Journals & Blogs

England Honeymoon
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- Jun 30, 2023, 8:56am
- ☁️ 61 °F
- Altitude: 36 ft
- England Runnymede District Thorpe 51.416988, -0.53955851°25’1” N 0°32’22” W
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Our drive to Western England!!
June 30, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 61 °F
Hunter’s already driving like a British man!! 🤩We felt like we were driving sooooo slow compared to other cars, and it took us a second to figure out that the speed limits here are in mph not kph 😂😂 but the scenery is beautiful and everything is so green here!! We’re loving every second 😍😍Read more
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European Family Holiday
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- Nov 27, 2023, 1:12pm
- 🌧 7 °C
- Altitude: 45 m
- England Windsor Windsor Castle 51.483794, -0.60404251°29’2” N 0°36’15” W
Day 8
Windsor Castle
November 27, 2023 in England ⋅ 🌧 7 °C
The in town out of town home of the Royal Family, Windsor Castle is quite the classic mediaeval castle.

Notably the home of William and the final resting place of Queen Elizabeth II.

Also featured is our British Macca's run, and we can now say that while the restaurant was cleaner the food was the same.Read more
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Traveler Grand Tour of Europe - 2023
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- May 15, 2023, 1:55pm
- ☁️ 15 °C
- Altitude: 21 m
- England Datchet 51.487185, -0.57004751°29’14” N 0°34’12” W
Day 13
Windsor Castle
May 15, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Today started with a bus trip to Windsor to see Windsor Castle. Simply stunning and indescribable. We went into Georges Chapel and saw the graves of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, her parents, King George and Queen Elizabeth, also Henry VIII and many more. Then we visited the Royal Staterooms and Throne Room - it is simply impossible to put into words the historical beauty of these rooms - their decor, art and treasures. It's quite incredible to be there and see it.

You can't take photos inside the Chapel and Staterooms, but Google can and there a few here which give a bit of an idea.Read more
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Traveler Platinum Jubilee Trip
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- Jun 24, 2022, 10:48pm
- 🌧 16 °C
- Altitude: 25 m
- England Windsor Windsor Castle 51.482647, -0.60683851°28’58” N 0°36’25” W
Wonderful Wet Windsor ☔️
June 24, 2022 in England ⋅ 🌧 16 °C
Sometimes you need a couple of hours, alone, to wander and reflect…

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Traveler say hi H.M 🥰
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Traveler She sends her love ❤️ and a corgi 🐶 named…
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Traveler It looks beautiful by night. And soooo deserted!
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Traveler I know! I felt like the only one in the town x
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Traveler Margaret Jenkins
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- Jun 27, 2018, 4:59pm
- ☀️ 26 °C
- Altitude: 35 m
- England Windsor 51.4833, -0.651°28’60” N 0°36’0” W
Day 8
On Lake Windermere
June 27, 2018 in England ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Today we travelled on Lake Windermere to Lakeside where we changed boats. After the
Very pleasant boat rides in ideal conditions we had a vintage train ride which took us to Haverthwaite. This was a tourist destination. On the platform there was a guy with his four owls which were chained to their poles, but were tame enough for some people to pat them.
According to information given to us on the train it was supposed to be 150 yards to a lookout. The 150 yards may have been a vertical measurement, and it would not be classified as an easy walk. But the view was excellent. After that feat we treated ourselves to Thunder and Lightening icecreams. By this stage the temp was approaching 30 deg c.
On the return leg via Bowness we saw a large number of swans, geese and other birds waddling around in the shallow water. A bit further on we met a retired pilot who was quite a character. During the day we saw four aircraft doing low runs over Lake Windermere. Keith seemed to know quite a bit about these exercises.
In summary a delightful day with wonderful scenery and weather and good company.Read more
Traveler So interesting in fine weather, continue to enjoy.
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Sally Thomas Christmas 2016
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- Dec 21, 2016
- ⛅ 10 °C
- Altitude: 32 m
- England Windsor Windsor Castle 51.4829, -0.6073651°28’58” N 0°36’26” W
Day 8
Royal Windsor
December 21, 2016 in England ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
I've had a wonderful couple of days. Riding in the park where Henry VIII hunted deer in the morning, after hours guided tour of the castle in the evening with a spot of shopping and good pub grub in between.

Not a lot of pics as it was raining during the ride and you can't take photos inside the Queen's house.Read more
Claire Biddle Sounds like you are having a ball Sal, and it's only the first week xx
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Pauline Crutchley Loving your photos, never doubted you had forgotten to ride
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Traveler Wilds of Europe
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- May 20, 2017, 9:57pm
- ⛅ 11 °C
- Altitude: 19 m
- England Eton 51.48412, -0.6152451°29’3” N 0°36’55” W
Day 32
Waking in Windsor. Didn't expect that...
May 20, 2017 in England ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
It was already well after 10 pm as we set off in the camper from the Jon Gomm concert. Only the voice of Ms GPS to lead us to one of only two camper parking sites this side of Greater London. Forty minutes of darkness, rain and 267 roundabouts later we park at our mystery destination. Where are we, it's too dark to tell.
Morning breaks to reveal our new neighbour is HRH in Windsor Castle (this is her weekender). We are smack in the centre of Windsor, beside the Thames. So we have spent an unexpected day visiting her (castle), Eton College, the odd shop or 86, and walking the banks of the Thames. Quite nice. Tomorrow, Yorkshire to see family. I may be bit quiet in coming days as we spend time with them. Ciao.Read more
Joy Marshall nice of HRH to welcome campers
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Traveler Yep, she likes the simple things. Horse and carriage, pure gold, (Philip).
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Traveler Margaret Jenkins
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- Jul 1, 2018, 8:09pm
- ⛅ 25 °C
- Altitude: 69 m
- England Sunninghill 51.4, -0.666751°24’0” N 0°40’0” W
Day 12
Kew Gardens
July 1, 2018 in England ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Today we used our bonus ticket on Brit Rail to go to Kew Gardens. Not perfectly straight forward as works were being done on the line near Richmond so were diverted to a bus for some of the journey. Hence it took 2 hours to get from Ascot to Kew Gardens.
The temperature was very close to 30 deg c again, and there were lots of people enjoying the gardens. The map which the office gave out was a little hard to follow as there were grass tracks as well as pebbled tracts and also tarred paths.
However we did see the plants in the heated dome, and the flower variety was stunning. The vista over the lake was impressive as well as Queen Charlotte's cottage. This thatched cottage was donated by Queen Victoria in 1898 to the Kew Gardens and consisted of 32 acres as well as the house.
Trip back to Ascot was even more complicated as the bus did not run straight to Hounslow from Richmond but needed a second bus and a walk. However eventually Anita was able to pick us up from Ascot.Read more
Bev Lee The photographs you are taking are truly beautiful.
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Traveler Stunning flowers.
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Donna Duffy bobbing along on The Thames
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- May 31, 2019, 7:24am
- ☁️ 16 °C
- Altitude: 13 m
- England Eton 51.48607, -0.6153651°29’10” N 0°36’55” W
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day 5 of our trip
May 31, 2019 in England ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
We left Goring to make our way back to Windsor stopping at Marlow on the way. After making good progress we headed to Windsor for a quick look around the castl, a quick drink ending by a great Indian meal.Read more
Traveler Fabulous trip xxxx
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Traveler Margaret Jenkins
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- Jun 24, 2018, 2:35pm
- ⛅ 23 °C
- Altitude: 87 m
- England Ascot 51.418692, -0.68470651°25’7” N 0°41’5” W
Day 5
Windsor Great Park
June 24, 2018 in England ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Yesterday we did a small walk in the Windsor Great Park. The weather has been very sunny each day and the temperature is in the mid 20 deg C. The Great Park is very manicured with a large number of mature trees of many varieties. There were many cyclists as well as people walking along the paths.
When we came home Matilda persuaded Anita to finish a skirt she is wearing to a Headmasters luncheon later this week. Matilda is completing year 12 this week, and only has one more year at Reading Blue Coat.
This morning Anita drove us to Sonning which is where Matilda's school is located. We had a look at both the front of the school and also at the Boat Shed as both girls have been involved with the rowing teams.
We walked a very short section of the Thames path, saw the lock operating at Sonning, and enjoyed a cup of tea overlooking the Thames. The family are very fortunate to live in such a scenic area.Read more
Traveler It would be hard to get more English looking
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Bev Lee How beautiful.
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