New for 2010: Guided Cycle Ride From Windsor to Dorney Lake via Eton
Did you know?
- The 1908 Olympic Marathon started at Windsor Castle
- Both the 1908 and 1948 Olympic Rowing Events took place at Henley on Thames
- The Rowing, Flat Water Canoeing and Adaptive Rowing Events in 2012 will be held at the Eton College Rowing Centre, Dorney Lake
This gentle guided cycle goes from Windsor via Eton to the spectacular Eton College Rowing Centre at Dorney Lake. Discover some of Windsor and Eton’s sporting heritage, hear how things are shaping up for 2012 and enjoy the ride together.
Helmets compulsory. Please ensure your bicycle is in good working order. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
New for 2010: The Much More Than Madness Walk in Windsor & Eton
It is 250 years since King George III started his near 60 year reign in 1760.
King George III suffered bouts of seeming “madness” (you may have seen the movie “The Madness of King George”), but his life was filled with so much more - hence the name of the walk….
He had 15 children with his beloved wife Charlotte for whom he took on both Buckingham House (later Buckingham Palace) and Frogmore House in Windsor Great Park. His support of Eton College led to the creation of the College holiday “The Fourth of June”, still celebrated today, which remembers King George III’s birthday. He came to love Windsor above all his other residences, waking the Castle from a 60 year slumber.
Come on a gentle guided walk around Windsor and hear about this amazing King in the place he came to love most. A half day booking can be tailored to your schedule: either just take a walk around the town or include a guided tour of Windsor Castle (entrance fee applies).
New for 2010: 2012 Venues
Curious to know what is behind the headlines? Where will the 2012 Opening Ceremonies take place? Is there anything to see yet?
YES! You can already:
- See the venues for Aquatics, Cycling and Opening Ceremonies taking shape
- Walk onto a viewing platform and see one of the largest “building site ballets”
- Take a Docklands Light Railway train along the edge of the park
- Drive around outside the park to get a great overview
- Take a walk along the Greenway and the many waterways criss-crossing the area
Come and explore a fascinating new corner of London, find out what happened here in the past, about plans for 2012 itself and the legacy for this new metropolis.
Be part of the action - come on a guided tour and see for yourself! (Half Day or Full Day bookings - details on request)
King Henry VIII Tour at Windsor with Spirit of England Tours, in association with Rendez Vous and Windsor Tourist Guides
Come and explore the life and loves of King Henry VIII on a walking tour of the Town and Castle at Windsor. Coinciding with and finishing at the Henry VIII: A 500th Anniversary Exhibition in The Drawings Gallery, Windsor Castle 8/4/2009 – 18/4/2010 (see below).
Windsor Castle - Henry VIII Exhibition only till April 2010
St George’s Chapel within the walls of Windsor Castle is where King Henry VIII lies buried with his third and favourite wife, Jane Seymour, who finally gave him a son! In 1509 King Henry VIII became king of England, aged just 17 – young, sporty and fit! Henry VIII: A 500th Anniversary Exhibition celebrates this special event. It includes paintings by Hans Holbein the Younger and miniatures by Nicholas Hilliard as well as books from the king’s library. In The Drawings Gallery 8/4/2009 – 18/4/2010. Why not combine it with a King Henry VIII Tour? For details see above.
New: Windsor Treasure Hunt with Spirit of England Tours
Great for groups – this Treasure Hunt takes you all over this beautiful town and uncovers much of its past and present in a fun way.
Winter
The crowds have disappeared for another year and the museums, churches, galleries and castles are waiting to greet you. Darker evenings are perfect for a Ghost Walk. Keep warm AND discover Windsor by doing a Treasure Hunt. The glorious Semi-State Apartments of Windsor Castle are open to the public for the winter months. Look forward to seeing you soon.