St George's Chapel, Windsor
Religious Site Historic royal chapel within Windsor Castle, royal burials site
Set within Windsor Castle, St George’s Chapel presents Perpendicular Gothic architecture, royal tombs and a continuing liturgical role; visitors attend daily services, guided tours and royal ceremonial events.
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St George’s Chapel is a late Gothic chapel located within the Lower Ward of Windsor Castle in England and forms the principal place of worship for the castle. The present building dates largely from the late 15th and early 16th centuries and is closely associated with the British royal family.
The interior features closely spaced choir stalls, intricate fan-vaulting and numerous royal memorials and tombs, which are primary reasons people visit. The chapel hosts ceremonial services for the Order of the Garter and remains an active place of worship, so some areas may be closed for services and ceremonies.
The chapel was built as part of Windsor Castle and developed over the late medieval period to serve as a royal collegiate church and the spiritual home of the Order of the Garter. It has been altered and refurbished at various times but retains its late Gothic character.
The chapel sits within Windsor Castle in the town of Windsor, on the River Thames, about 35 km west of central London.
- Royal tombs and access: Contains the tombs of many members of the British royal family and functions within the visiting hours and security regime of Windsor Castle.
- Order of the Garter: The chapel is the spiritual home of the Order of the Garter, with ceremonial stalls and banners used during annual services.
How to Get to St George's Chapel, Windsor #
St George’s Chapel is inside Windsor Castle in the town of Windsor. From London, take South Western Railway direct from London Waterloo to Windsor & Eton Riverside (about 55-60 minutes) or take Great Western Railway from London Paddington to Slough and change for Windsor & Eton Central; from either station it’s a short walk to the castle (roughly 10-20 minutes depending on which station you arrive at). By car the town is reached from central London via the M4 (take Junction 6) and the A332 into Windsor - roughly 22 miles (35 km) and about 40-60 minutes depending on traffic.
Tips for Visiting St George's Chapel, Windsor #
- Enter St George's Chapel via Windsor Castle's main visitor route (tickets are for the castle) and arrive at the castle opening time to see the chapel before large coach groups arrive.
- Check the chapel's service schedule and consider attending Evensong - you can experience the choir and the interior in a quieter, more atmospheric way when parts of the chapel are not open to general tours.
- Don't rush past the quire and side chapels: take time to view the Order of the Garter stalls and the many royal memorials and tombs often missed by visitors focused only on the nave.
Best Time to Visit St George's Chapel, Windsor #
Visit in spring or early autumn to avoid summer crowds while enjoying mild weather and full access to the chapel.
Weather & Climate near St George's Chapel, Windsor #
St George's Chapel, Windsor'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 (46 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 (52 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 (49 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 (60 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.
