King Henry VIII Gate - Satellite Oddity - Windsor Castle, Great Britain.
N 51° 28.974 W 000° 36.412
30U E 666165 N 5706243
Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world. Featured on Virtual Globetrotting - satellite Oddity Website. The Castle a Royal home and fortress for more than 900 years. Located in Windsor, Berkshire, Great Britain.
Waymark Code: WMRN0K
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 07/11/2016
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Windsor Castle is an Official Residence of Her Majesty The Queen of Great Britain & Northern Ireland and is a must see for any visitor to the United Kingdom.
The Castle is the largest and oldest occupied Castle in the world and it’s where Her Majesty The Queen chooses to spend most of her private weekends.
It was originally built by William the Conqueror in the 11th Century and has seen many extensions and fortifications by Norman & English, then British Monarchs over the years. The Last Queen of England to live in the Castle was Queen Anne in 1702 to 1707 When she became Queen of Great Britain, when the Act of Union came into force, on 1st May 1707. When the Parliaments Of Scotland & England (annexed Wales), United into One Kingdom by the Name of Great Britain.
Read more: (
visit link) & Act Of Union: (
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Windsor Castle Website: (
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Hours of Operation:
March to October Open daily 09:30-17:30
(last admission 16:00)
November to February Open daily 09:45-16:15
(last admission 15:00)
See Website for Closures due to Special Events : (
visit link)
Admission Prices:
Adult £20.00
Over 60/Student (with valid ID) £18.20
Under 17/Disabled £11.70
Under 5 Free
Family (2 adults, 3 under 17s) £51.70
Reduced Prices When the State Apartments are closed.