Things To Do
in Windlesham
Windlesham is a quiet, leafy village in Surrey, England, located between Ascot, Camberley and Sunninghill and popular with commuters to London. The area combines suburban residential neighbourhoods with pockets of heathland, commons and forest, giving a rural feel close to town amenities. Local life centers on village pubs, small shops, community clubs and nearby racecourse and golf facilities.
Windlesham makes a convenient base for exploring Windsor Great Park, Swinley Forest and the Thames Basin Heaths.
Day Trips
Spend a day exploring around
Wake up to a fresh sunrise over the rolling Surrey hills and breathe in the crisp morning air as you set off along winding lanes around Windlesham. Wander past hedgerows bursting with wildflowers and listen to the symphony of songbirds greeting the new day. Pause at a family-run farm stall for freshly baked pastries and locally sourced preserves.
Head to the nearby Chobham Common for an immersive heathland walk where purple heather and golden gorse paint the landscape. Follow well-marked trails to hidden glades and keep an eye out for rare butterflies flitting between the blooms. Spread out a picnic blanket on a grassy knoll and savor homemade sandwiches and chilled elderflower cordial.
Return to your charming cottage as twilight drapes softly over the fields. Pop into The Windlesham Club for a warming pint of local ale and a hearty shepherd’s pie by the roaring fireplace. Conclude your day with a leisurely stargaze in the open meadow, tracing constellations through the clear, unpolluted sky.
Catch a short train ride to Windsor and arrive in time for the iconic Changing of the Guard ceremony outside Windsor Castle. Feel the grandeur of centuries-old pageantry as mounted dragoons and foot soldiers perform in scarlet tunics and bearskin hats. Afterward, wander the cobbled streets of the castle precinct, exploring quaint shops and cafés.
Join a guided tour of Windsor Castle’s State Apartments and marvel at opulent chambers hung with royal portraits and ornate tapestries. Peek inside Queen Mary’s Doll’s House, a miniature masterpiece complete with working lights and running water. Pause for lunch in the castle grounds, sampling a classic ploughman’s platter under ancient turret walls.
Glide along the River Thames on a sunset cruise, watching the castle silhouette glow in the golden hour. Disembark at a riverside pub for pan-seared trout and a glass of crisp English white wine. Return to Windlesham by train, lulled to sleep by the gentle click of wheels on the tracks.
Prices
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| 🍔Meal at inexpensive restaurant | $12-20 |
| ☕Coffee (regular) | $3-4 |