Windsor Castle hosts Christmas displays from 26 November
Published on 10/31/2026 at 08:23 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSFestive displays and castle history
- Royal Collection Trust opens the seasonal programme at Windsor Castle on 26 November 2026.
- State Apartments displays include a Nordmann fir in St George's Hall and decorations in Queen Mary's Dolls' House.
- William the Conqueror founded the castle in the 11th century, and 40 monarchs have lived there.
- Windsor Castle stands at the top of a steep hill in Windsor, with outdoor sections and long distances to cover.
Windsor Castle hosts Christmas at Windsor Castle from 26 November 2026, bringing seasonal displays to the royal residence in Windsor. The programme includes decorated State Apartments, a large tree in St George's Hall and festive details in Queen Mary's Dolls' House.
Christmas at Windsor Castle begins on 26 November
Royal Collection Trust lists Christmas at Windsor Castle from 26 November 2026 to 4 January 2027, on Sundays, Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. The listed exclusions are 24, 25 and 26 December, with additional opening dates on 22 and 29 December.
The operator describes the event as a seasonal presentation across the State Apartments. Its centrepiece is a 20-foot-high Nordmann fir taken from Windsor Great Park and decorated with thousands of lights and green and gold ornaments, as detailed in the Christmas programme.
The Crimson Drawing Room will have another Christmas tree, while garlands will appear on the Grand Staircase and in the Waterloo Chamber. Queen Mary's Dolls' House will receive miniature decorations, including a small tree and a garland in its hall.
Seasonal rooms connect Windsor Castle to royal history
The Christmas displays use rooms with distinct roles in the building. St George's Hall provides the setting for the main tree, the Crimson Drawing Room is one of the Semi-State Rooms, and the Dolls' House presents a scaled model of an Edwardian residence.
The castle was founded by William the Conqueror in the 11th century and has been home to 40 monarchs. The Royal Collection Trust describes it as the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world in its visitor information.
This history gives the seasonal programme a specific route through the site: visitors encounter Christmas decoration in ceremonial rooms, a royal dolls' house and parts of the castle still associated with the Royal Family. The event therefore adds a temporary display layer to rooms already central to the visitor route.
Visiting Windsor Castle: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- Christmas at Windsor Castle runs from 26 November 2026 to 4 January 2027 at Windsor Castle, with the seasonal displays included in the castle visit.
- The programme affects the State Apartments and named rooms rather than announcing a separate attraction outside the castle. Visitors should check the operator's current arrangements because the site is a working royal palace.
- The castle is in Windsor, west of London, and coach visitors use parking in Windsor town centre because coaches cannot drop off or collect directly outside the castle.
- The castle stands at the top of a steep hill, and the visit includes outdoor areas and long distances across the site.
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Frequently asked questions about Windsor Castle
When does Christmas at Windsor Castle take place?
The seasonal programme begins on 26 November 2026 and continues until 4 January 2027 on its listed visiting days.
What is Windsor Castle?
It is an occupied royal castle founded by William the Conqueror in the 11th century and has been home to 40 monarchs.
Where is Windsor Castle and how do you get there?
Windsor Castle is in Windsor, west of London. Coaches use parking in Windsor town centre rather than dropping visitors directly outside the castle.
