Unwind in the natural beauty of The Savill Garden and experience the magnificent horticultural displays all year round.
Discover enchanting woodland trails filled with wild flowers and seasonal displays that include the famous Punch Bowl in May.
Explore the woodland shores and historic features of Virginia Water and enjoy impressive views of its lake and cascading waterfall.
Walk the iconic tree-lined avenue from Windsor Castle to the Copper Horse statue and encounter our resident deer herd grazing in this ancient parkland.
Immerse yourself in the 3000 acres of Swinley Forest, with over 15 miles of undulating forest trails, hilltop views and the fantastic Look Out Discovery Centre.
Windsor Great Park hosts a variety of events throughout the year to entertain visitors of all ages and interests.
A progressive independent commercial business, created by Act of Parliament. Our portfolio includes the whole of Regent Street and much of St James’s in London’s West End, prime regional shopping centres, Windsor Great Park, rural land and coastline, and the UK’s seabed.
Take a journey through the story of Windsor Great Park with our Historic Timeline.
Discover more of the Great Park all year round with membership from just £1.83 a week*
Find out more about the properties available in Windsor Great Park and the wider Estate.
Keep up to date with the latest news from Windsor Great Park.
Windsor Great Park hosts a variety of events throughout the year to entertain visitors of all ages and interests.
We are custodians of a wealth of biodiversity. Through careful stewardship, we are actively supporting our vital ecosystems.
We are continually seeking ways to integrate sustainability into all we do. Learn about how we are consciously managing the Great Park for the long term.
Find out more about opportunities to volunteer in Windsor Great Park and Swinley Forest.
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A map of Windsor Great Park can be found here.
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Payment across the Estate is by debit or credit card only.
The Savill Garden covers an area of 35 acres within Windsor Great Park. At peak flowering times, you can expect your visit to be at least two (2) hours. Before you book your tickets please familiarise yourself with the Garden rules.
Before you book
If you have not visited The Savill Garden before please familiarise yourself with some of our Garden entry rules which prohibits the following items being taken in to the Garden. (A full list can be viewed in our terms and conditions).
No barbecues, fires or gas stoves are permitted in any part of Windsor Great Park. A map of Windsor Great Park and the Park rules can be found here.
We have several lakes and lots of waterbirds nesting in the Great Park. It is great fun to bring your children along and feed the ducks but here is some helpful information about the most healthy snacks for our feathered friends - canalrivertrust.org.uk
Horse riding is only permitted in the Great Park by Horse Riding Members. Day permits are not available. There are local riding stables who offer the opportunity to ride in the Great Park.
More information about horse riding membership can be found here.
We welcome our local residents to The Savill Garden.
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How to apply for a the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Advantage Card
How to apply for a Business Runnymede Loyalty Card
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The Savill Garden welcomes bookings from holders of the Blue Light Card.
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The Savill Garden welcomes bookings from holders of the Defence Service Discount Card.
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We welcome the Gardeners' World Magazine 2-for-1 entry card.
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The Savill Garden is an RHS Partner Garden in June 2022.
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If you’re not satisfied with your purchase please return it to us in its original condition with a valid receipt within 28 days and we will either refund or exchange the item at our discretion. Your statutory rights remain unaffected.
For any queries please complete the Savill Garden Visitor Centre, shop and restaurant enquiry form on our Contact Us page.
Subject to change, the opening hours for the Village Shop are as follows:
Monday - Thursday
7.30am - 4pm
Friday
7.30am - 1pm
Saturday and Sunday
Closed
Christmas
The Village Shop is closed from 12noon on Friday 24 December up to and including Monday 3 January 2022
We ask that you book your group visits with our Group Bookings Co-ordinator so that we can ensure your experience is a smooth as possible when you arrive at The Savill Garden. The spring and summer months can be particularly popular and so we advise that you book early to avoid disappointment. If you would like to discuss a group visit to The Savill Garden, please call Helen, our group bookings co-ordinator, on 01753 860222 or email [email protected].
We do offer rates for groups of 10 or more people.
If you are a travel trade customer then speak to Helen Buckham, our group bookings co-ordinator, about whether you could qualify for our special trade customer rates on 01753 847543.
Terms and conditions of membership for the following members can be found here:
Direct Debit payments will always come out of your account on the 01st of the month. We will notify you at least 10 working days prior to your renewal so that you have the time to update us with any changes.
More information about our membership can be found here.
Membership allows you to share your membership card within the same household to park your car at any of these Windsor Great Park car parks:
The other benefits of membership can only be used by the individual whose photo is on the membership card.
Membership is specific to you, not your car. So it doesn't matter if you come in a different car.
Your plastic Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) card will be automatically updated on our system, so you won't need a replacement card. Please do not throw it away.
If you wish to renew your membership you must do so within 1-month of the expiry date. After this time, you will need to buy a new membership.
Adding a second cardholder to your membership is not a problem. This can only be done at the time of renewal. Please ask a member of the team at The Savill Building for more information.
Not to worry, just let a member of the team know at The Savill Building and they will issue a new one for you.
That's OK ... just let us know next time you visit The Savill Building and a member of the team will update our systems for you. Alternatively you can email us at: [email protected]
Sorry but we do not usually offer any discounts to RHS or National Trust members.
However, the named RHS member can visit The Savill Garden for free from 01 - 30 June inclusive. This offer does not apply to any guests of RHS members.
Visitors accompanying RHS members will need to pre-book their tickets here. You will be asked to show your valid RHS membership card on entry.
Please email [email protected] to register your interest for an annual car park membership for Buttersteep Rise and Swinley Park and a member of the team will contact you.
Capacity has now been reached and any more requests will be added to a waitlist.
For carriage driving memberships please complete a membership enquiry form.
We do not hold a licence to conduct wedding ceremonies at The Savill Garden.
Pre-wedding photographs.
Couples may have pre-wedding photographs taken at Virginia Water lake, under the following conditions:
The shoot must be restricted to the couple and the photographer and should in no way impact or inconvenience any other visitors' enjoyment of Windsor Great Park.
Wedding photographs on The Long Walk
Couples may have wedding photographs taken on the Long Walk, under the following conditions:
Windsor Great Park is a popular location and hosts many events throughout the year and so we cannot guarantee exclusivity of its locations for any pre-wedding or wedding photo-shoots.
It is the responsibility of the photographer to undertake full risk assessments prior to the shoot and have the necessary Public Liability Insurance in place.
How to apply for permission:
Please complete the application form on our Contact Us page. You will need the following information:
The Crown Estate does permit the scattering of ashes within Windsor Great Park, for which no charge is levied.
The Crown Estate appreciates that this activity is often very personal, difficult and sensitive and the utmost respect and privacy will be shown to all concerned. However, there are several important provisos which need to be taken into account and which are best made clear at the outset -
Assuming these conditions are acceptable please contact us with the following information:
Please complete the application form on our Contact Us page. Please contact us at least ten (10) working days prior to when you wish to visit the Great Park.
The Crown Estate reserves the right to refuse permission for this activity should any element be deemed unacceptable.
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