We will visit Windsor Castle in early September. With about 3-4 hours to spend after the castle tour, would Windsor or Eton be a better choice for a short visit? Which might be more significant or uniquely interesting for a U.S. visitor, in terms of scenery, history, restaurants, perhaps popular pubs, etc?
Posted by
UK
1086 posts
In 3-4 hours you can explore them both.
Posted by
Central Coast CA, USA
320 posts
3-4 hours is a lot of time to walk around both Windsor as well as Eton. I enjoyed Eton slightly more than Windsor because Windsor was very busy. Unfortunately I was not there at the right time to visit the Eton museum. I also enjoyed a boat ride on the Thames (French brothers), so see if you can fit it into your schedule.
I'm not sure if I can be much help with the food though, because I bought a Scotch egg from an Eton bakery and had a picnic in one of the parks.
Have a great trip!
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204 posts
You have time for both. It's a short walk from Windsor to Eaton.
Posted by
Arctophilia, Northamptonshire, England
35533 posts
in 3 or 4 hours I'd be around both and still have time for dinner
Posted by
OP
U.S.
16 posts
That answers my question ... thanks to all!
Posted by
Lincolnshire, UK
2748 posts
If you have time, do go and find the Church of St John the Baptist in Windsor which is set back from the High Street near the Guildhall. It was built in 1822 replacing an earlier churc. To the right of the chancel is the royal pew with the two thrones being given by Princes Augusta, the daughter of George III who regularly worshipped here,