Windsor Castle hosts Christmas displays from 26 November
Published on 11/07/2026 at 18:41 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSSeasonal displays begin on 26 November
- Royal Collection Trust opens the Christmas programme at Windsor Castle on 26 November 2026.
- A 20-foot Nordmann fir in St George’s Hall links the seasonal displays to Windsor Great Park.
- Windsor Castle was founded in the eleventh century and has been home to 40 monarchs.
Windsor Castle begins Christmas at Windsor Castle on 26 November 2026, bringing seasonal displays to the royal residence in Windsor. Royal Collection Trust has announced decorations across the State Apartments, including a large tree in St George’s Hall and festive details in Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House.
Christmas displays start at Windsor Castle on 26 November
The programme runs from 26 November 2026 to 4 January 2027 on Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays to Saturdays, with exclusions on 24, 25 and 26 December. The Castle will also open on Tuesdays 22 and 29 December, according to the Royal Collection Trust programme.
The main seasonal display is a 20-foot-high Nordmann fir in St George’s Hall. The tree was grown in Windsor Great Park and will be decorated with lights and green and gold ornaments. The Crimson Drawing Room will contain another Christmas tree, while garlands will appear on the Grand Staircase and in the Waterloo Chamber.
Historic rooms frame the new Christmas programme
The seasonal programme changes how several familiar interiors are encountered without altering their historic roles. The Crimson Drawing Room is one of the Semi-State Rooms, which were created as private apartments for George IV and are open to visitors during the winter months.
Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House will receive miniature Christmas decorations, including a small tree and a garland on its staircase. The dolls’ house was completed in 1924 and placed on display at the Castle in 1925. The State Apartments and the dolls’ house therefore connect the 2026 programme with both royal domestic history and the building’s visitor route.
The residence was founded by William the Conqueror in the eleventh century and has been home to 40 monarchs. It is also an official residence of the King. Further visitor information from Visit Windsor identifies the State Apartments, the Semi-State Rooms, Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House and St George’s Chapel as principal parts of the visit.
Family activities extend the seasonal visit
Royal Collection Trust also lists festive activity in the Castle’s Learning Centre. Families can take part in Victorian Christmas crafts during the Christmas holidays, while selected dates include wreath-making and guided evening tours through the State Apartments.
St George’s Chapel remains part of the wider Castle experience on the visitor days stated by the operator, while daily services continue separately. The programme also includes seasonal material in the Undercroft Café, located in one of the oldest surviving spaces of the Castle.
Visiting Windsor Castle: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- Christmas at Windsor Castle begins on 26 November 2026 and continues through 4 January 2027, with Christmas displays in the State Apartments.
- The programme affects the visitor route through decorated rooms, including St George’s Hall, the Crimson Drawing Room, the Waterloo Chamber and Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House.
- Windsor Castle is in Windsor, Berkshire. The nearest stations are Windsor & Eton Central, with services via Slough, and Windsor & Eton Riverside, with services via London Waterloo.
- The Castle includes historic stairs, battlements, towers and narrow architectural passages, although the operator lists step-free access to all or most areas and lifts.
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Frequently asked questions about Windsor Castle
When does Christmas at Windsor Castle take place?
The programme runs from 26 November 2026 to 4 January 2027, with specific exclusion and additional opening dates listed by Royal Collection Trust.
What can visitors see at Windsor Castle during Christmas?
Visitors can see decorated State Apartments, a 20-foot-high tree in St George’s Hall, seasonal details in the dolls’ house and family activities in the Learning Centre.
Where is Windsor Castle and how do you get there?
The Castle is in Windsor, Berkshire, and the nearest railway stations are Windsor & Eton Central and Windsor & Eton Riverside.
