Windsor Castle gives you the chance to snoop around a royal residence and track the history of the English monarchy. Theres been a royal castle here since the time of William the Conqueror although it has been altered and rebuilt through the centuries. Most recently, a major restoration began after a serious fire in 1992. Part of the Castle is still used as a Royal Residence, and Prince Edward married Sophie Rhys-Jones in St. Georges Chapel in 1999. The Castle is huge, so people tend to head for the most spectacular bits – the State Apartments, St Georges Chapel, the Gallery and the delightful Queen Marys Dolls House. Works of art, antique furniture, curiosities and impressive architecture reflect the tastes of many different royal generations. Crowds and queues are the norm in summer, so leave plenty of time. The chocolate-boxy town of Windsor itself and Windsor Great Park are there to be explored too. Admission: adults GBP11, senior citizens GBP9, under 17s GBP5.50, children under 5 free.

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