Windsor Castle Admission: State Apartments & St George's Chapel

Inside Windsor Castle's State Apartments: 11 Monarchs & Royal Masterpieces

You get admission to the State Apartments filled with royal paintings and furniture, access to St George's Chapel (where 11 monarchs are buried), and a multimedia guide to move through the castle at your own speed. The ticket is valid for your chosen date and time, e-tickets arrive by email, and you'll need photo ID at the gate.

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see the royal art collection and chapel at your own pace without a guide talking at you — the multimedia tour means you get context without being herded, and the self-guided format lets you linger on paintings or move quickly through rooms as you prefer.

What’s included

• Your admission includes access to the State Apartments with masterpieces from the Royal Collection, St George's Chapel (closed Sundays) where 11 monarchs are buried, and a free multimedia guide for self-guided exploration.
• During winter months, the Semi-State Rooms are also included.
• Toilets and baby-care facilities are available around the castle grounds.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Visit Windsor Castle and St George's Chapel

• Enter Windsor Castle
• Tour State Apartments
• View royal art and furniture
• Visit Semi-State Apartments (winter only)
• Explore St George's Chapel

The Experience

So you're standing in front of paintings by Rubens and Van Dyck, and it hits you — these aren't in a museum behind velvet ropes. They're hanging in the actual rooms where Charles II and George IV lived, surrounded by Sèvres porcelain and furniture that's been there for centuries. Your Windsor Castle admission ticket gets you into the State Apartments, and you move through them at your own pace with a free multimedia guide. The castle itself sprawls across 10.5 hectares, built by William the Conqueror in the 11th century and remodeled by every significant monarch since. It's the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world, which means you're not walking through a museum — you're walking through an actual royal residence.

St George's Chapel is included with your ticket, and unless you're visiting on a Sunday (when it's closed for services), you can see where 11 monarchs are buried, including Henry VIII and Charles I. The chapel is one of the most beautiful ecclesiastical buildings in England, and the multimedia guide helps you understand what you're looking at without anyone talking at you. During winter months, the Semi-State Rooms open up too — George IV's private apartments, which are sumptuous in a way that makes the State Apartments look almost restrained. You can't photograph inside any of these spaces, and food and drink aren't allowed in the State Apartments or chapel, so plan accordingly.

The whole thing is self-guided, which means you spend as long as you want in front of a painting or move quickly through the rooms — there's no group pace to keep up with. Pushchairs can be used around the castle grounds but need to be checked in near the State Apartments entrance. Toilets and baby-care facilities are scattered around. You'll need a valid photo ID or passport at the entrance, and your e-ticket arrives by email the day before — no printing necessary, just show it from your phone. Wheelchair access is available, and public transport gets you there easily from London.

Top questions

Can I visit St George's Chapel on a Sunday?

No, the chapel is closed to visitors on Sundays due to services. You also won't be able to see the burial place of Queen Elizabeth II on that day.

Do I need to print my ticket?

No. Your e-ticket arrives by email the day before your visit. You can show it directly from your smartphone at the entrance.

What do I need to bring?

A valid photo ID or passport is required and must be displayed at the entrance.

Can I take photos inside the castle?

Photography and filming, including wearable devices, are not permitted inside the State Apartments, Semi-State Rooms, or St George's Chapel.

Is the castle accessible for wheelchairs?

Yes, wheelchair access is available throughout the castle.

Can I bring a stroller or pushchair?

Pushchairs can be used around the castle grounds but must be checked in near the entrance to the State Apartments.

How long does a typical visit take?

The reference content doesn't specify a standard duration. Visit length depends on your pace and interest — you control the speed with the self-guided multimedia tour.

Are there facilities for babies and young children?

Yes, toilets and baby-care facilities are available around the castle. Infants can ride in a pram or stroller, and children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

What's included in the admission ticket?

Admission to the castle, access to the State Apartments, St George's Chapel (except Sundays), and a free multimedia guide.

When are the Semi-State Rooms open?

The Semi-State Rooms, which are George IV's private apartments, are open during the winter months only.