Windsor Castle

For the first of our Royal Residences, we head out to Windsor Castle, home to the Royal Family for 900 years and still an official residence of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Windsor is the oldest inhabited castle in the world - it's proud, strong walls dominate the delightful town that has grown around the castle over the years.

EVAN EVANS SELECT - The Choice is Yours:

An interior visit to Windsor Castle to see the magnificent State Apartments, still used today for royal receptions and State occasions. See the 14th century St Georges Chapel.*

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Join our free walking tour of Windsor to see the precincts of the Castle, the cobbled streets and many historic buildings dating back to the 17th century.

Runnymede

Our next stop is at Runnymede, the site where King John met his barons in 1215 and agreed to seal the Magna Carta - a document that was to have a profound influence on rights and freedoms, not only in England, but across much of the civilized world.

Hampton Court Palace & Gardens

Perhaps the most spectacular Royal Palace in England, Hampton Court was built by Cardinal Wolsey in the early 1500s. It later became King Henry VIII's principal residence and remained the centre of royal and political life. Visitors can see King Henry VIII's Great Hall and the unmissable Tudor Kitchens, which remain largely unchanged since the 16th century and no doubt were used to cater for raucous banquets. Hampton Court is probably most famous for its beautiful gardens and the Hedge Maze, which has entertained children for over 300 years.

EVAN EVANS SELECT - The Choice is Yours:

Take the opportunity to visit the amazing Hampton Court Palace - Henry VIII's State Apartments with their exquisite tapestries and paintings, and the unmissable Tudor Kitchens.*

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Stroll through the immaculate riverside gardens, including the world-famous Maze, the Great Vine and the recently restored Privy Garden.