Saturday 9/7/19 Day 11 Breakfast & Dinner High 68° Low 55° 21% rain Radisson Blu Edwardian Grafton Radisson Blu Edwardian Grafton 130 Tottenham Court Road London, W1P 9HP UK Phone 44 207 388 4131 2 nights with tour Phone says 12,365 steps, 5.1 miles and 7 flights climbed.
TOUR INFO “London Today is yours to explore London. Or, you may choose to join an optional excursion to Windsor Castle $65.; originally built to guard the city of London, Windsor Castle has been the home of kings and queens for nine centuries and is one of the oldest royal residences still in use today. This evening, gather with your fellow travelers for a traditional English roast at one of Kensington’s favorite local restaurants and toast the end of a wonderful journey.”
*** OPTIONAL Windsor Castle - $55 London
TOUR INFO “Duration: 4.5 Hours Your transportation is included
Step into the formal world of the British Monarchy when you visit the stately and expansive Windsor Castle. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II uses Windsor as both a private home and as a Royal residence where formal duties of state are performed. Windsor’s 1,000 rooms comprise the largest inhabited castle in the world. It dates back to the 1070s, when William the Conqueror built the original wooden structure, now replaced by the grand stone edifices. Explore one of Britain’s most visited historic buildings, its precincts, and the State Apartments, which house a delightful collection of Royal art treasures. Enjoy time for lunch in the quaint town of Windsor before heading back to London. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit the castle that houses so much British history and lore is not to be missed!”
Windsor Castle has thirteen acres of land and has a combination of fortification, palace and a small town. The design is mostly Georgian and Victorian with a medieval base and includes Gothic features with a modern twist. The parts of Windsor Castle include, The Round Tower, The Upper Ward/The Quadrangle, The State Apartments, Private Apartments, South Wing, Lower Ward, St. George's Chapel, Horseshoe Cloister, King Henvy VIII Gate, The Long Walk, Norman Gate, North Terrace, Edward III Tower, The Curfew Tower.
Windsor is a market town on the River Thames. It is a mix of history, culture, heritage and fun.
My visit reminded me of all the interesting history England has to offer and there were many beautiful paintings, lovely decor and furnishings throughout the castle.
There are lovely gardens in the moat now.
There were no pictures allowed inside the Castle or the Chapel.
So cool!
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