Extra day in Windsor

June 15, 2025

Last day in England

Today was our last full day in England and an extra day in Windsor. I went out early to capture some photos before the crowds showed up. Today there was also a triathlon going on so many of the roads were closed to traffic. We took a walking tour for 2 hours to learn more about Windsor followed by afternoon tea at our hotel.

There will be lots photos of Windsor castle from several angles, this is the first.

The entrance to the train station which is also a shopping arcade.

Two interesting mail boxes. The red one is a current box with the Queen’s markings on it. The blue one is a relic from before the First World War when only air mail was put in the box. It is 1 of 2 still left in the country but no longer used. It has George V markings.

The long walk that is part of the Triathlon course. This was the route on which Queen Elizabeth’s casket was transported.

The Two Brewers pub that has been there since 1792.

I saw this pooch sleeping on the bed as I walked by.

A crooked old building in town from 1712. It is crooked because it was made with green oak and when it dried the house tilted. Apparently King Charles II used to escape the palace to here to meet his many mistresses. He had no legitimate children but 14 with his mistresses.

Another view of a castle. Note the airplane above the castle since Windsor is on the flight path of Heathrow.

There are lots of swans along the river. These ones are observing the triathletes since by in the Thames.

Windsor bridge built in 1824 and closed to traffic in 1970. It is the bridge between Windsor on one side of the Thames and Eton on the other.

Windsor is in the flight path of Heathrow. This jet is flying over Windsor castle and our hotel.

The Guild Hall dating back to the 1600s where me met to start the tour. It is a very popular wedding location now.

I loved this lager that was also only 3.4% alcohol.

A view of the tower and Windsor castle from the park.

Some narrow canal boats moored on the Thames.

More of the geese here. Swans are protected by royal decree and consisted treason if you kill them

Strawberry and sorbet with tea at the start of our afternoon tea

The remainder of our afternoon tea with Prosecco

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