Windsor Great Park
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Windsor Great Park is a royal deer park south of Windsor on the Berkshire–Surrey border, once the private hunting ground of Windsor Castle.
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What's on here
Jazz night at the Virginia Water Café
Friday, 16:30
Windsor Great Park Illuminated
13 Nov – 3 Jan 2027Free
Children’s wreath making workshop
28 Nov – 13 Dec
Why go
- The 2.64-mile Long Walk runs between Windsor Castle and Snow Hill.
- The semi-wild deer herd lives in the fenced northern section; deer were reintroduced in 1979.
- Savill Garden spans about 14 hectares and has plants from around the world; Valley Gardens lies nearby.
- Ancient trees and grasslands support more than 1,000 recorded fungi species, including 43 found exclusively here.
Entrances
- Queen Anne’s Gate, Cranbourne Gate, Forest Gate and Bear’s Rails GateEntrances include Queen Anne’s Gate, Cranbourne Gate, Forest Gate and Bear’s Rails Gate. Vehicle access through Ranger’s Gate is restricted to authorised vehicles.
Don't miss
- Copper HorseThe equestrian statue of George III was erected by George IV in 1829 to honour his father.Snow Hill
- Roman ruins from Leptis MagnaThese ornamental ruins were moved from Leptis Magna in 1816 and installed beside Virginia Water in 1826.Beside Virginia Water
- Open days and lectures at Cumberland LodgeThe educational charity holds occasional visitor opportunities through its open days and lectures; it also hosts conferences.Cumberland Lodge
What you see
- Red kites soar over the park on sunny days; ring-necked parakeets are commonly seen and heard.
- The park’s gently rolling terrain includes deer lawns, groves, thickets and old solitary oak trees.
- The Battle Bourne flows through the park’s north and reaches the Thames near Datchet.
Facilities
- Savill Garden Visitor Centre Shop, toilets, restaurant, coffee shop, ice-cream counter and plant shop.
Photo spots
- Cranbourne TowerThe surviving remnant of Cranbourne Lodge is thought to date from the 16th century.Visible from nearby paths
- ObeliskThe memorial commemorates the Royal Duke of Cumberland.Beside Obelisk Pond
- Virginia Water LakeAn artificial lake of about 1 km², dating to the 18th century.Southern part of Windsor Great Park
Shorts
History
Edward I and Edward III held jousts and tournaments in the park. Edward III also kept a royal horse stud there.
- 1240King Henry III set the park’s borders, defining an area larger than today’s park.
- 1652Cumberland Lodge was built during the Commonwealth.
- 1680–1685Charles II commissioned the Long Walk; William of Orange completed its tree planting in the 1680s.
- 1746William, Duke of Cumberland began Virginia Water while serving as park ranger.
- 1920s–early 1950sSmith’s Lawn hosted flying; Gordon Olley landed an Imperial Airways Argosy there on 29 April 1931.
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- 1930s–1940sEric Savill designed and built Savill Garden and Valley Gardens.
- 1948The park hosted the Summer Olympics road cycling event.
- 1950sThe park became a public recreation area, with Savill Gardens replanted and Valley Gardens added.
How to get there
- CarSheet Street Road (A332), the main road into Windsor, crosses the park’s northeast.
Hidden gems nearby
Sources: Windsor Great Park - Wikipedia · Windsor Great Park - Wikipedia (part 2) · Windsor Great Park - Wikipedia · Windsor Great Park - Wikipedia · checked 25 Sep 2026
Where
The Crown Estate Windsor Great Park SL4 2HT, United Kingdom
- Website
- windsorgreatpark.co.uk/
Plan from here: Evening walk →
Questions and answers
What can you do at Windsor Great Park?
The park has routes for walking, horse riding and cycling.
Can I visit King Offa’s Oak?
The oak, estimated to be 1,300–1,500 years old, stands in a private area of the estate. Annual key rental is available by application for some private areas, but access to this oak is not established.
Can you collect fungi to eat at Windsor Great Park?
No. Collecting fungi for eating is forbidden in the park.
Was Windsor Great Park once larger?
Yes. Historically known as Windsor Forest, it covered a much larger area.
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