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Royal Windsor Horse Show

Windsor

Britain's largest outdoor horse show, held each May in the private grounds of Windsor Castle, the only time of year they open to the public. There is international showjumping, driving and endurance, showing classes, and evening displays. The 2027 show is from Thursday 13 to Sunday 16 May.

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Where to stay

  • WindsorHotels and inns within walking distance of the showground
  • EtonAcross the river, about a 15-minute walk
  • SloughChain hotels about 10 minutes away by train
  • MaidenheadRiverside town about 15 minutes away
  • Heathrow hotelsLots of rooms, about 20 minutes' drive away

Getting there

  • Windsor & Eton Riverside station (trains from London Waterloo) is about a 5-minute walk away
  • Windsor & Eton Central station (trains via Slough from London Paddington) is about a 10 to 15-minute walk away
  • The main car park is Home Park Public, opposite the box office entrance, and is best booked with your tickets; town car parks are first come, first served
TipTake the train if you can, as Windsor's roads get busy. Driving from the south or west, use the M3 and A30 rather than the M4 to avoid the town centre. Windsor hotels fill up early for show week, so book a room as soon as you have tickets.

Travel details can change, especially on event days — check with the venue or operator before you travel.

Questions people ask

Where is the best place to stay near Royal Windsor Horse Show?

Windsor: Hotels and inns within walking distance of the showground. Eton: Across the river, about a 15-minute walk. Slough: Chain hotels about 10 minutes away by train. Maidenhead: Riverside town about 15 minutes away. Heathrow hotels: Lots of rooms, about 20 minutes' drive away.

How do I get to Royal Windsor Horse Show?

Windsor & Eton Riverside station (trains from London Waterloo) is about a 5-minute walk away. Windsor & Eton Central station (trains via Slough from London Paddington) is about a 10 to 15-minute walk away. The main car park is Home Park Public, opposite the box office entrance, and is best booked with your tickets; town car parks are first come, first served.

Any tips for visiting Royal Windsor Horse Show?

Take the train if you can, as Windsor's roads get busy. Driving from the south or west, use the M3 and A30 rather than the M4 to avoid the town centre. Windsor hotels fill up early for show week, so book a room as soon as you have tickets.

Which airport is closest to Royal Windsor Horse Show?

The nearest airport on this site is Heathrow Airport, about 6 miles away in a straight line. See hotels near the airport.

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