Top of my list of visiting Windsor and Maidenhead with children would have to be Legoland Windsor. We are so lucky to have the theme park on our doorstep. You can read my top tips for peak season. If you need to travel then the Legoland hotel is a small person's dream. Accommodating families of 5 the themed rooms are every little explorers dream.
If you are looking for some history then Windsor Castle should be on your list. The tickets provide you with an annual pass to visit. You are able to pick up free audio guides on your way round and when we took the boys the staff were all very helpful and got them interested and looking for knights and dragons.
A short distance from Windsor is Ascot Racecourse. We were lucky enough to go to one of their family days last year which was lots of fun. With children admitted free of charge, and free fairground and pony rides it really was a day that the whole family could enjoy.
Savill Garden is a lovely place to visit all year round, with free admission in December - February. You can walk to the totem pole at Virginia Waters and we have also had a pleasant horse and cart ride. It is even nice in the rain, and that makes a great excuse to stop in the cafe for hot chocolate and cake.
With Christmas on the way there are lots of events coming to Windsor and Maidenhead. From the Reindeer Parade through Windsor High Street, Breakfast with Santa and the outside ice rink, you really can't help but feel festive. Last year I particularly like the regal Christmas lights in town.
If you are looking for something extra special this Christmas, then Lapland UK is by far the best Christmas attraction that I have visited. Located just outside Ascot, you are transported into a magical wonderland of elves.
Your children get to help the elves make toys, decorate gingerbread with Mother Christmas and then head outside to see huskies and ice skate. This is all before you get to meet the man himself! We had a magical time there last year, and by entering the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead's Facebook giveaway, you could win a trip there yourself. Below are more details on how to enter and the other fantastic prize's up for grabs.
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More info about things to do in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead can be found here.
I have been compensated for advertising this giveaway but as always all thoughts and opinions are my own.
Fab blog post of what to do in Windsor
ReplyDeleteIt is one of my favourite subjects :-)
ReplyDeleteI have never been but will need to be giving Legoland a visit with my boys xx
ReplyDeleteI would love to go to Windsor Castle, such a cultural place and fabulous architecture, full history.
ReplyDeleteTesco clubcard vouchers are the way to go x
ReplyDeleteI was surprised at how much the boys liked it, but they really enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteI've never been to Windsor but I'd love to visit Windsor Castle ;o)
ReplyDeleteWe visited as part of a Legoland trip, and really enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a great day out
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely post! :)
ReplyDeleteI really love that part of London x
ReplyDeletehave always wanted to visit windsor!
ReplyDeleteLooks a great place to visit, with plenty of things to see and do for all ages.
ReplyDeleteJust got back from a few days in windsor. Enjoyed watching the changing of the guard, a trip round the castle and an ice cream by the river. A lovely sunny break!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a fabulous day out! :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome. looks so much fun x
ReplyDeleteThis looks like so much fun, we have a very similar photo in Legoland with the pirate!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a great time! We love LEGOLAND it's by far the best them park.
ReplyDeleteit is a good photo opportunity isn't it x
ReplyDeleteWe love it, but really enjoyed Drayton Manor when we went there too.
ReplyDeletewould love to visit legoland but its just too far for us.
ReplyDeleteI love Windsor Castle!
ReplyDeleteMy aunt and uncle live in Windsor and we would often visit when we were kids. I have taken my children to Legoland and we've walked around the park but the castle is a bit pricey.
ReplyDeleteLegoland is top of our list xx
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ReplyDeleteWinsor is a great place, the castle is amazing!
ReplyDeleteI must take the boys to watch changing the guard
ReplyDeleteYou should enter the giveaway then ;-)
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had great fun!
ReplyDeleteYes it is. I fondly remember when you didn't have to pay to walk round there.
ReplyDeleteWindsor is one of my favourite places
ReplyDeleteI went to university in Egham, and had such a horrible time that there's no way I'd go anywhere near there again. It's a shame, because Windsor was a nice place to go to, but just too many bad memories
ReplyDeletethis looks like a great day out :-) Love the idea of the themed rooms, similar to what they do at Alton Towers and I loved that when i went years ago!
ReplyDeleteWindsor castle looks intriguing.
ReplyDeleteWhat fabulous things to do! Looks like a lot of fun
ReplyDeleteMy kids love Legoland and Windsor is a great place for a day out
ReplyDeleteI love Windsor always have done, hope my son does too.
ReplyDeleteNever been but would love to try and go one day
ReplyDeleteLove Windsor ~ esp the Cath Kidston shop!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the leisure centre , kids really enjoy the wave machine
ReplyDeletethe reindeer parade sounds fun to watch
ReplyDeleteAll sounds lovely, great day out
ReplyDeleteAh yes, I used to love that as a child, must take the boys sometime
ReplyDeleteyep that is one of my favourites too!
ReplyDeleteAlton Towers is on my list of places to visit with the kids
ReplyDeleteOh no that is such a shame x
ReplyDeletemy little ones loved lego land
ReplyDeleteWould love to go to Legoland. Shame it's soooo far :(
ReplyDeletewe love legoland and would love to visit again now my son is older
ReplyDeleteI have a brother in a care home in windsor, we go weekly to take him out for the day, windsor is one of the most beautiful parts of the country. Alone the river, on the boats, we have a lovely time, Never been to lego land though, maybe that should be our next outing. x
ReplyDeleteHad a great day out at Legoland a few days ago!
ReplyDeleteNot been but would love to after reading this
ReplyDeleteI have always been very fond of Windsor since I used to visit my aunt, uncle and cousin there. Sadly they are no longer alive. I always loved the view of the castle from the river bank. I remember seeing the Queen's doll house in the castle. I would like to see the town and castle again as it is so beautiful and historic.
ReplyDeleteBeen to Legoland but would love to visit the castle and Windsor itself
ReplyDeleteInteresting
ReplyDeleteLooks interesting, but a long way from Norfolk.
ReplyDeleteWindsor sounds FAB!! Have always wanted to go there :)
ReplyDeleteBecci Cleary
Saville garden and Windsor Castle both sound great. My son is an adult now so too old for Legoland but still enjoys days out with us.
ReplyDeleteGreat article and so helpful.
ReplyDeleteWe found Legoland wayyyyy too buy, the queues are totally unmanageable - worse than Disney!
ReplyDeleteGreat article & pictures.
ReplyDeleteI have never been to Windsor before, but your recommendations look good.
ReplyDeletegreat for the grandchildren
ReplyDeleteGreat post with lots of different ideas of places to go - never realised that the racecourse was free for children
ReplyDeleteWindsor Castle is great, loved your post about it.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fab time was had!
ReplyDeleteOh wow! Legoland looks fab! We must take our son :)
ReplyDeletelooks like a lot of fun
ReplyDeleteWhy Ascot? Windsor's got a great little racecourse, much more family friendly!
ReplyDeleteLooks like some great thing to do.
ReplyDeleteDo you know my friend goes there and I have never been myself - must put it on my list of things to do
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