Front view of Windsor Farm Shop.

Severe weather closures

With a yellow weather warning now issued by the Met Office, and following our severe weather plan, we have taken the decision to close all access to Windsor Great Park on Saturday 7 December.

This decision includes the closure of all car parks, visitor centres, attractions and the Christmas Tree Shop.

For a full list of closures see our visitor updates.

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Lakes, ponds and wetlands

There are over 130 lakes and ponds across The Windsor Estate, from the largest at Virginia Water, to the small shallow heathland pools in Swinley Forest and Crowthorne Woods.  

Some of the lakes have fringing reeds and sedges and the attractive Yellow flag iris, providing habitat and cover for wildlife. Learn more about these important landscapes and how we conserve them.

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Our work in lakes, ponds and wetlands 

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Dig deeper into the habitats, the wildlife they support and the work we do to preserve them for the benefit of the nation.

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