Changing of the Guard

by Visit Windsor

During any visit to Windsor, whether resident or tourist, the Changing of the Guard Ceremony at Windsor Castle is a lovely spectacle to see, and for many visitors a highlight of their stay. Guard Change will take place every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings.

There are plenty of fantastic vantage points from the Victoria Barracks at Sheet Street, along the High Street, past Windsor Guildhall (a great viewing point is on the Corn Exchange under the Guildhall) and up Castle Hill, past the Victoria Statue.

We recommend that you arrive and are in position by 10.45am to watch the ‘new guard’ march up from the barracks and into the Castle, and in position by 11.15am to see the ‘old guard’ retiring from duty and return to Victoria Barracks.

The actual Guard Change Ceremony takes place within the Castle Quadrangle, so you will need an entrance ticket to the Castle to enjoy this part.

For further information including ticket details, please go to windsor.gov.uk/things-to-do/windsor-castle