Frogmore House
Museum Small royal retreat and historic residence on Windsor estate
17th‑century house in Windsor Home Park with landscaped gardens and the nearby Royal Burial Ground. Occasional public openings attract visitors interested in royal history and estate tours.
Frogmore House is a country house situated on the Frogmore estate in the Home Park at Windsor, close to Windsor Castle in England. It forms part of the royal estate and is noted for its historic interiors and landscaped grounds.
A compact country house with period rooms and decorative interiors set within formal gardens, the property is often presented together with the adjacent gardens and parkland that form the Frogmore estate. The grounds include smaller residences such as Frogmore Cottage and ceremonial monuments.
Built and altered across several centuries, the house became associated with the British royal family and has been used for private retreats and small royal events. The estate also became the site of the Royal Mausoleum, constructed in the 19th century to house the remains of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.
Located within the Home Park at Windsor in Berkshire, the house lies a short distance from Windsor Castle and is part of the wider royal Windsor estate.
- Limited public access: Set within the private Frogmore estate near Windsor Castle, access to the house and gardens is limited and they are open to the public only on specific days or by special arrangement.
- Royal Mausoleum: The adjacent Royal Mausoleum contains the tombs of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert and is located within the wider Frogmore grounds.
How to Get to Frogmore House #
Frogmore House is within Windsor Great Park, adjacent to Windsor Castle and accessible from Windsor town center. The nearest train station is Windsor & Eton Riverside (a short taxi or 20-30 minute walk), and parking in the park is limited; check Royal Collection Trust visitor information for exact access points and opening arrangements.
Tips for Visiting Frogmore House #
- Access to Frogmore House's grounds is limited; check Royal Collection Trust schedules for specific opening times and special events.
- Frogmore House is adjacent to Frogmore Gardens - time the visit for late spring to see the walled garden and the herbaceous borders.
Best Time to Visit Frogmore House #
Visit Frogmore House and Gardens in late spring or early summer for the gardens at peak bloom; opening dates are seasonal and set by the Royal Collection Trust.
Weather & Climate near Frogmore House #
Frogmore House's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 2°C to 23°C. Moderate rainfall (621 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with 64 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly overcast skies.