Windsor offers a diverse array of restaurants, interspersed with independent cafés, high street shops and quintessentially British tearooms. Opposite the castle, a Grade II listed Victorian railway station has been converted into Windsor Royal Shopping, providing a wide selection of bars and bistros, an arts and crafts market, and a concourse of upmarket stores.

From the gates of Windsor Castle, the 2.6 miles of The Long Walk links the Royal residence to Windsor Great Park - making it possible to enjoy an uninterrupted stroll from urban to rural. Meanwhile, the River Thames runs through the town, giving you the chance to cruise on a day-trip sightseeing boat, or explore independently by hired motorboat or kayak. And for culture seekers, the arts centre offers a packed programme and the Theatre Royal provides plays, musicals and comedies throughout the year.

There are a number of excellent schools in Windsor and the surrounding areas. Please visit www.rbwm.gov.uk for details of local state schools, or www.isc.co.uk for information on independent schools in the area.