Our Tours
SITE VISITS
Windsor Castle and St. George's Chapel
Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest continuously inhabited castle in the world. No other royal residence has played such an important part in the history of the nation. The State Apartments contain some of the finest furniture and works of art in the Royal Collection.
St. George's Chapel is the spiritual home of the Order of the Garter and the burial place of ten British monarchs. A guided tour with Barbara Askew, the acknowledged expert on Windsor Castle among Blue Badge Guides, is the best way to experience one of the top architectural treasures in the country.
WALKS IN WINDSOR
Barbara Askew, expert Blue Badge Tourist Guide, brings a historian's approach to her walking tours, several of which she has conducted for Windsor Festival.
The Windsor Town Walk
The perfect introduction with Barbara Askew, an acknowledged expert on Windsor among Blue Badge Guides. The walk covers the history, pageantry and traditions of this ancient royal borough. You’ll see its historic buildings, cobbled streets, busy Thames riverside and the Long Walk which stretches from the Castle into the Great Park.
The Buildings of Windsor and Eton
This fascinating walking tour explores the notable buildings of Windsor and Eton included in Nicholas Pevsner's "Guide to the Buildings of England", and is especially suitable for Arts Societies, U3A and educational groups.
A Walk to Eton College
The walk combines historic Windsor with Eton College, England's most famous school, founded by King Henry VI in 1440. Famous past pupils of the school include 19 former British Prime Ministers, Princes William and Harry and four-times Olympic Gold medal winner, Matthew Pinsent. Having grown up in Eton, Barbara brings a unique expertise to this fascinating walk.
VIRTUAL TOURS
1. A Virtual Walk from Windsor Castle, Britain's most famous castle, to Eton College, the world's most famous school. For a description click here
2. A Virtual Tour of the Albert Memorial. For a description click here
3. A Virtual Tour of Historic Runnymede. For a description click here
4. A Virtual Walk through Elegant Mayfair. For a description click here
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Our Talks
At present all our talks and lectures are online and delivered via Zoom. We can provide the Zoom platform if you prefer.
Our talks are designed to provide insight and entertainment and can be a stand-alone experience or an introduction to one of our tours. With degrees in History, Music and English Literature, Barbara and Roger Askew offer subjects including "Windsor, A Castle Restored", "A Thousand Years of English Coronations", 'Lewis Carroll' and "Musical London", and Christmas-themed lectures.
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