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Windsor Castle
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Windsor Castle

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• Stroll through the family castle of the Windsor dynasty • View the exquisite treasures in the state suite • Enjoy the audio guide and savor the beauty of the castle Windsor Castle sits on a hill on the south bank of the Thames and is one of the official residences still in use by the British royal family today. The castle was first built by William I in the 11th century, and after subsequent expansions and renovations by many monarchs, it blends a variety of architectural styles, including a Norman fortress, a medieval palace, and Georgian state apartments, and is also one of the few medieval castles in Europe that are still inhabited today. The castle is divided into the upper, middle, and lower wards. The upper ward centers on the state rooms, which display famous paintings, armor, and fine furniture collected by monarchs over the centuries, including works by masters such as Holbein, Van Dyck, and Rubens; the Waterloo Chamber was built by George IV to commemorate the defeat of Napoleon, and its walls hang portraits of allied monarchs and commanders. The upper area also houses Queen Mary's Dolls' House, created by architect Edwin Lutyens in the 1920s, with exquisitely detailed interiors that even include electricity and running water. The central area is marked by a round tower, which was originally built of wood and later rebuilt in stone. Today, it houses royal documents and a photography collection, and the moat garden below the tower is planted with roses and other flowers. St. George's Chapel in the Lower Ward is a masterpiece of English Gothic architecture, founded in the 15th century and renowned for its magnificent stone fan vaulting and stained glass windows—looking up at the vaulting is an unmissable experience when visiting. The chapel is also the spiritual home of the Order of the Garter, has hosted numerous royal weddings, and is the burial place of several British monarchs.Windsor · 679m from downtown
LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort
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LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort

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LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort is located in Windsor, Berkshire, UK. Opened in 1996, it is a LEGO theme park built on the former site of Windsor Safari Park. Centered on LEGO bricks, the park is divided into multiple themed areas and features dozens of rides and experiences, mainly targeting families with children aged 2 to 12. The park's signature area is Miniland, where nearly 40 million LEGO bricks recreate miniature landscapes of cities such as London, Edinburgh, Paris, and Amsterdam, along with iconic landmarks from around the world including the Sydney Opera House, the Forbidden City, and St. Basil's Cathedral. Vehicles, trains, and boats in the miniature scenes run automatically via underground cables and sensor systems, making the entire mini city seem to come alive. Beyond the LEGO model displays, the park offers a variety of rides. In Knight's Kingdom, The Dragon roller coaster departs from inside the castle, passing through medieval scenes built with LEGO before heading onto outdoor tracks; Pirate Shores features the Pirate Falls log flume and the Jolly Rocker pirate ship; Mythica's Flight of the Sky Lion is a flying theater attraction offering an immersive aerial adventure. Lego City has a children's driving school where kids can experience earning a "driver's license" behind the wheel of a LEGO car; Laser Raiders is an interactive shooting dark ride that takes you through Egyptian tombs. The resort also offers LEGO-themed hotel rooms and lodge accommodations, decorated with themes such as pirates and knights, ideal for families looking for an in-depth stay.Windsor · 3.2km from downtown
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

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Spanning 326 acres of beautiful gardens and home to the world's largest living plant collection, the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located just a 30-minute drive from central London. The iconic Palm House recreates a tropical rainforest environment, where you can experience the humid, sultry tropical atmosphere up close; the Temperate House is one of the most prominent surviving Victorian glasshouses, reopened in 2018 after restoration and housing approximately ten thousand rare plants from temperate regions. The 17-meter-tall contemporary art installation "The Hive" celebrates its tenth anniversary in 2026, exploring the importance and plight of bees; while the towering treetop walkway offers a unique perspective overlooking the garden. Those afraid of heights can stroll along the vibrant Great Broad Walk, enjoy unique botanical art and special exhibitions in our galleries, or relax in the cozy restaurant. In the newly built Carbon Garden, you can admire a striking pavilion inspired by fungi, learn about the scale of the climate crisis, and explore how plants can help us tackle it. As a global scientific charity, the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew aims to help halt biodiversity loss and develop nature-based solutions to some of the most pressing global challenges facing humanity. △ Discover rare tropical plants in the Palm House △Kew Palace was built in 1631; a century later, George III was educated here and used it as a summer residence. △ Davies Alpine House has many alpine plants that can overcome harsh conditions at the Earth's poles or mountain tops △ Explore 10 different climate zones at the Princess of Wales Conservatory △Waterlily greenhouse(Waterlily House, closed in winter) features giant Amazon water lilies with leaves up to 3 m wideLondon · 22km from Windsor
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
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Warner Bros. Studio Tour London

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Warner Bros. Studio Tour London is the actual filming location for all eight films in the "Harry Potter" series. After filming wrapped, the production team preserved a large number of original sets, props, and costumes, displaying them to the public across two purpose-built soundstages and a backlot. Visitors can step into iconic scenes such as the Great Hall of Hogwarts, Dumbledore's office, and the Gryffindor common room, board the original Hogwarts Express at Platform 9¾, stroll through Diagon Alley and Gringotts Wizarding Bank, and also see up close landmark sets including the Knight Bus, the Weasley family's flying Ford Anglia, and Hagrid's hut. In addition to scene recreations, this place also reveals the behind-the-scenes secrets of film effects and prop production, including animatronic creatures and special makeup techniques, allowing visitors to understand how the visual magic from page to screen is achieved. During the tour, you can taste Butterbeer at the backlot, and the entire visit is a self-guided walking experience, so it is recommended to set aside about three to four hours to savor it in detail. Unlike replica sets at other theme parks, this location preserves the original props and sets actually used in the films, offering a unique appeal for Harry Potter fans. △Arriving at the set of "Harry Potter" △Get up close with original magic props from the film series △Take a photo with your favorite scene △Walking tour of the filming locations and behind-the-scenes stories from the movie seriesWatford · 26.8km from Windsor
The British Museum
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The British Museum

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The British Museum's collection spans artifacts from civilizations across the world, with a total of approx. 8 million items, covering regions including ancient Egypt, ancient Greece and Rome, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas. The museum has approx. 60 permanent galleries, and the items on display represent only a very small fraction of the total collection, with its ancient Egyptian, ancient Greek and Roman, and Asian collections being particularly renowned. The south facade of the main building features an Ionic colonnade, and the main entrance is topped by a sculpted pediment. Entering through the main entrance leads into the Great Court, a public space designed by Norman Foster with a white color scheme, where the massive semi-transparent glass roof ensures ample natural light even on London's overcast days. The Great Court was originally part of the British Library; after the library relocated, it was converted into a covered plaza, and the court displays authentic sculptures including a stone statue from Easter Island. The Rosetta Stone bears a decree of an ancient Egyptian pharaoh inscribed in three scripts, serving as the key to deciphering ancient Egyptian civilization and ranking among the museum's most notable exhibits. The Elgin Marbles are sculptural fragments from the Parthenon, dating back over two thousand years, and are now displayed in Room 18. The Portland Vase is renowned for its dark blue glass and white cameo relief decoration, displayed in Room 70. The Tang dynasty copy of Admonitions of the Instructress to the Court Ladies survives with nine scenes and holds significant artistic and historical value, though it is not on permanent display. The Chinese collection is concentrated in Rooms 33, 33b, and 95, arranged chronologically by dynasty with artifacts ranging from Shang and Zhou bronzes to Ming and Qing porcelain, among which the Song dynasty Cizhou ware "circus pillow" and the Yuan dynasty blue-and-white dish with fish and aquatic plant design are particularly worth a closer look. The ancient Egyptian galleries are famous for their mummy exhibits and are among the most visited areas in the museum.London · 33.9km from Windsor
Buckingham Palace
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Buckingham Palace

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Buckingham Palace is the official London residence of the British monarch and the venue for the royal family's state events and major ceremonies. The palace has nineteen state rooms used to receive visiting heads of state and hold official ceremonies, furnished with paintings by Van Dyck and Canaletto, sculptures by Canova, and exquisite Sèvres porcelain and English and French furniture. The tour route connects magnificent halls such as the White Drawing Room, the Music Room, the Blue Drawing Room, and the Green Drawing Room. The gallery linking these rooms is about 50 m long and hangs paintings by masters such as Rembrandt, Rubens, and Vermeer, making it the essence of the Royal Collection. The highlight of the entire tour is the Throne Room. The archway and canopy were designed by architect John Nash, inspired by his experience in theater set design, creating a highly dramatic visual effect. The pair of thrones in the hall were used in the coronations of Elizabeth II and Charles III respectively, and the official portraits specially created by painters of the King and Queen are also on permanent display here. The Throne Room once served as the backdrop for the wedding photographs of the Prince and Princess of Wales, and to this day remains the venue for court ceremonies such as investitures. The changing of the guard ceremony in the palace forecourt is equally captivating. During the ceremony, a detachment of guards marches from Wellington Barracks to the palace accompanied by music, relieving another detachment to become the King's Guard—a classic scene for experiencing British ceremonial tradition.London · 32.7km from Windsor

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Elaine32822 August 2026
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Getting from London to Windsor by bus (702 green line) is very convenient, even without taking the train. Photography is prohibited inside the church and castle. Seeing Queen Mary's Toy House reminded me of the inspiration for many miniature landscape designs in China. I personally think it's well worth a visit. Buying tickets is also very convenient. If you want to see the Changing of the Guard ceremony, enter the castle around 1 PM to find a good spot.

Windsor Castle

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AngelWong201017 August 2025
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Tickets were issued quickly and the price was reasonable. A must-do for LEGO fans! You can take the 702 direct bus from Victoria Bus Station 7 for three pounds. The two-hour journey includes onboard charging stations and Wi-Fi. This bus also stops at Windsor Castle, so you can head there first.

LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort

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铁木儿爸爸7 September 2019
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A must-visit chapel in Windsor Castle, which is included in the entrance ticket of Windsor Castle. It is managed by the church. The chapel is very high and well maintained. You can refer to and get relevant information on the audio guide. But taking pictures inside is not allowed. So I bought a 2018 edition of "The Biography of Queen Victoria" in its gift department as a souvenir. I also took a photo of its promotional photo in the "Castle Introduction" at the entrance when entering the castle, and also took a postcard of it.

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Anonymous user10 October 2026
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Beautiful garden in the autumn seasons where you can see ducks and squirrels around. Beautiful gardens in a huge garden. The Japanese gate was iconic. And the Chinese tower was iconic too.

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

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卡罗尔8 October 2026
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Having visited the Harry Potter studios in Tokyo before, I was familiar with the earlier parts. The difference was that the London studio included an exhibit on Gringotts Castle, and during our visit, there were some Death Eater performances, which were quite entertaining. Finally, the entire Hogwarts Castle wasn't just an exhibit; it also featured a light and shadow show. If I were to personally recommend visiting the Harry Potter studios for the first time, I'd suggest going to London. Firstly, the language is more familiar to Chinese people, and secondly, there's more interaction. Also, in terms of transportation, it's a 20-minute walk from Uston Station to Watford Junction Station, where there's a free shuttle bus to the studios, which is very convenient.

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London

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300***5630 October 2026
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Strolling through the town of Eton, Eton College stands quietly across the river from Windsor Castle. Founded by Henry VI in 1440, this school's weathered stone walls bear witness to six centuries of history. The towering, solemn Gothic chapel, with its hurried young boys in black tailcoats, evokes the Victorian era. Twenty British Prime Ministers have graduated from here; Shelley and Keynes both studied here, and every brick and stone is imbued with the essence of elite education.

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Lisliska22 October 2026
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It was one of the best flights ever - comfortable cabin, good food, and great entertainment. Everything I need!

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_M1***492 November 2026
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Thanks to our guide, Wendy, for her engaging and humorous explanations throughout the tour. Her explanations were comprehensive and detailed, allowing us to learn about the history and interesting stories behind the artifacts while viewing them. The three-hour tour flew by, and we even felt a little reluctant to leave. Thanks to Wendy, this journey closer to history was truly worthwhile.

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Quah819 October 2026
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Super fast and convenient!No need to book days in advance. I just bought my ticket on Trip.com right when I arrived, and it was issued within seconds. Highly recommend!

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lilianna03093 September 2026
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After visiting Windsor Castle and Chatsworth House (Darcy Estate), we then visited Buckingham Palace. If you could only visit one palace in the UK, it would have to be Buckingham Palace. Photography is not allowed inside the royal palaces, as is the case with Windsor Castle, so we could focus on the guided tour. The gift shop after the Buckingham Palace tour has some limited-edition items available only there, making great souvenirs. I bought a Buckingham Palace + Royal Horse Stables combo ticket. The product page stated that visiting the Royal Horse Stables allowed direct entry to Buckingham Palace, but this wasn't actually the case. The State Rooms and the Royal Horse Stables are exchanged at two separate locations, not far apart. However, the ticket exchange and verification are handled by different people, and the verification personnel strictly adhere to the reserved time. The Royal Horse Stables houses the Golden Carriage used exclusively for coronation ceremonies, which is worth seeing; there are also carriages for tourists to ride in and take photos.

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