Welcome to Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world.
Windsor is one of the official residences (住所) of the Queen. As the Castle is a working Royal Palace, official engagements (公务) may occasionally(偶尔) limit access to those areas usually open to visitors.
Opening times and tickets
The castle is open at 9: 30 a. m and visitors are not allowed to enter the castle after 5:00pm. Tickets should be bought at least 22 hours before you visit it. Please visit the website //ticketsroyal collection.org.uk for more ticket information.
Tours of the Castle
Free audio tours and guidebooks are available on leaving the Admission Centre at the start of your visit. The tours introduce Windsor's history and the Castle's use today. Accompanied by Castle Wardens(守卫), the tours are free of charge and take approximately 30 minutes.
Visitors with children
For those visiting with children, a special family tour and various activities are offered during school holidays and at weekends. For safety reasons, pushchairs are not allowed in the State Apartment. However, baby carriers are available to borrow.
Photography and mobile phones
Non-commercial(非商业性质的) photography and filming are welcomed in the Castle. Photography, video recording and filming are not permitted inside the State Apartments or St George's Chapel. Mobile phones must be turned off inside these two places.
Security
As Winter Castle is a working royal palace, visitors and their personal things should get through airport-style security checks at the entry (入口处). For safety and security reasons a one-way system operates along the visitor route.