Royal Burial Ground, Frogmore Cemetery
Private royal cemetery at Frogmore within Windsor Estate
The Royal Burial Ground at Frogmore, Windsor - a private cemetery for members of the British royal family adjacent to Frogmore House; visitors view the estate and historic graves where access is permitted.
Royal Burial Ground, Frogmore at a Glance#
Address: Frogmore, Windsor, Berkshire, England, UK
About Royal Burial Ground, Frogmore#
The Royal Burial Ground, Frogmore, is a private cemetery on the Frogmore estate close to Windsor Castle in Berkshire, England, used by the British royal family for burials. It sits adjacent to the separate Royal Mausoleum that contains the tombs of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.
The burial ground contains graves of multiple members of the royal family and is part of the wider Frogmore estate which also includes Frogmore House and landscaped gardens. Grounds and interments are managed by the Royal Household and are not generally open to casual visitors.
The Royal Mausoleum was constructed in the mid-19th century by Queen Victoria to house Prince Albert and herself; the burial ground developed on the estate as a place for other royal interments. Use of Fro gmore for royal burials has continued in modern times alongside other royal burial sites.
Frogmore is within the Home Park at Windsor, immediately adjacent to Windsor Castle and the town of Windsor in Berkshire, England.
- Access: Access is normally restricted because the burial ground and surrounding Frogmore estate are private royal property; public visits are only possible on rare open days or by special permission.
- Mausoleum: The Royal Mausoleum at Frogmore is a distinct mid-19th-century structure located close to the burial ground and contains the tombs of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.
What to See#
- Royal Mausoleum: A domed mausoleum built in the mid-19th century to house the tombs of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, set within the Frogmore estate.
- Royal Burial Ground: The Royal Burial Ground itself, a separate cemetery area on the Frogmore estate used for interment of other members of the British royal family.
How to Get to Royal Burial Ground, Frogmore#
Frogmore is on the Windsor estate near Windsor Castle. Public access to the Home Park and Frogmore House varies; the area is best approached from Windsor town center. Check Royal Household or Windsor Great Park notices for access restrictions and special opening days.
Tips for Visiting Royal Burial Ground, Frogmore#
- Frogmore and the Home Park are part of Windsor Great Park-check ahead for any gate restrictions and special visiting days.
- The Royal Burial Ground itself is on private royal estate and not normally open to the public; opportunities to see the area are limited to special royal events or guided tours.
- If visiting nearby Windsor, photograph Frogmore from the public areas of the park rather than attempting to access private grounds.
Best Time to Visit Royal Burial Ground, Frogmore#
Spring or autumn for pleasant park conditions and a quieter experience around Windsor.
Weather & Climate near Royal Burial Ground, Frogmore#
Royal Burial Ground, Frogmore'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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 2° - 8° | 2° | 59 mm | overcast | 94% | 4.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.2h |
| February | Acceptable | 2° - 8° | 2° | 40 mm | overcast | 92% | 4.1 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.8h |
| March | Acceptable | 3° - 11° | 4° | 47 mm | overcast | 87% | 4.2 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Acceptable | 4° - 13° | 6° | 45 mm | overcast | 83% | 3.9 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 13.7h |
| May | Good | 8° - 17° | 12° | 49 mm | overcast | 80% | 3.7 m/s | 1.2 high | 15.4h |
| June | Good | 11° - 20° | 15° | 51 mm | overcast | 77% | 3.5 m/s | 1.4 high | 16.3h |
| July | Very Good | 13° - 23° | 18° | 39 mm | overcast | 74% | 3.4 m/s | 1.4 high | 15.9h |
| August | Very Good | 12° - 22° | 17° | 50 mm | overcast | 76% | 3.2 m/s | 1.1 high | 14.4h |
| September | Good | 10° - 19° | 15° | 57 mm | overcast | 80% | 3.3 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Acceptable | 7° - 15° | 11° | 64 mm | overcast | 87% | 3.4 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.5h |
| November | Acceptable | 4° - 11° | 5° | 59 mm | overcast | 93% | 3.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.7h |
| December | Poor | 3° - 8° | 3° | 61 mm | overcast | 95% | 3.9 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.7h |
