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Royal borough and posh town complete with Royal castle and theme park!
Greater London
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Windsor
Windsor is totally dominated by its castle, the largest in Britain, and a home of the Royal family for 900 years. The town itself has many interesting old buildings dating back to the 17th Century, particularly in the cobbled streets of the Guildhall Island. The pedestrianised area in the town provides a pleasant shopping and dining environment, with plenty of opportunities to buy your British souvenirs.
The small town of Eton is just across the River Thames on which you can enjoy a river cruise, is much quieter than its neighbour Windsor, but has much to see in its High Street which is full of peculiar buildings with Georgian facades and many timber-framed structures. The town is also home to the world famous educational establishment Eton College.
Activities
Windsor Castle, the largest occupied castle in the world is a must see. It includes state apartments chapels and the amazing Queen Mary’s dolls’ house One highlight to Windsor is the famous ‘Changing of the Guard’ which takes place daily between April and July and every other day from August to March. A Friday afternoon visit and a keen eye may even catch you a glimpse of the lady of the house herself, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II!!
South of the town centre is Windsor Great Park which incorporates woodland, monuments, lakes and its own estate village. You can even take a horse drawn carriage through the park. 
Eton College was founded in 1440 by Henry VI to provide free education for 70 poor scholars. Ironically today the school is one of the most exclusive in the world, having schooled many UK Prime ministers as well as Princes William and Harry.What's nearby
Legoland is a theme park offering a great number of rides, live shows, building workshops and of course over 40 million Lego bricks have been used to recreate scenes from Europe and North America. 
The Royal Meeting at Royal Ascot racecourse, established in 1768 by Queen Anne, is a national institution in the British summer social calendar as well as being the ultimate stage for the best horseracing in the world. (June)Henley is most well known for its boating. Legendary for its Royal Regatta, held annually in July, the river frontage is an enchanting spot to picnic, take a river trip or visit the River & Rowing Museum.
In 1649 a bill, in the English parliament, to demolish Windsor Castle was defeated by just one vote!
