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Windsor Castle

• Windsor Castle is a an English country house located in Windsor, Berkshire, near Maidenhead.
• The castle has grown from a fortification in the 11th century into a palace complex and UNESCO World Heritage Site over the following centuries. The castle is now one of the largest tourist attractions in England, welcoming over three million people every year, making it one of the most visited tourist attractions in Europe. The castle stands on the site of a Roman fort, which was destroyed by King Henry I. The castle is enclosed by walls up to high and wide, with turrets at intervals along them, and is irregular in shape because it consists of different periods of building with parts dating back to Norman times and others more recent.

Windsor

Windsor is a town in England, the largest in the county of Berkshire. It is a major commercial and retail centre and an important historic site. The town is near the southern edge of the county, on the River Thames. Windsor was founded in 912 AD by Edward the Elder as part of a royal estate. It grew as a commercial centre during the late 11th and early 12th centuries when it became one of Britain's first walled towns.

Hampton Court Palace

• The Tudor mansion house of Hampton Court Palace is the best example of a royal 'palace in the country' in England. A palace in the country is a house or grand residence which is kept by a monarch or his/her family outside the main palace complex, usually for weekend and holiday use.
• The Tudor palace was built for Henry VIII in 1514-16. Hampton Court Palace is one of the best preserved examples of Renaissance architecture in London and is a World Heritage site.

Hampton Court Park

The beautiful Hampton Court Park is located in South London, near Kingston, Surrey and Kingston upon Thames. The park is perfect for picnics or a family day out. The best time to visit is in the evening, when the whole park is lit up with lanterns

Hampton Court

London

You can experience the grandeur of Hampton Court by getting there by car in about 50 minutes. The 22 km journey will take you outside London, but you'll get to see some beautiful views as well.