This Heritage carriage ride offers a timeless and enchanting experience along the iconic Long Walk, with breath-taking views of Windsor Castle, enjoyed by royalty for centuries and exclusively shared with guests of Windsor Carriages by licence since 1869.
Start your journey by meeting your guide and carriage at the allocated meeting point. Step into your horse-drawn carriage just outside Windsor Castle and travel down The Long Walk, an iconic tree-lined avenue created by King Charles II in 1680.
Your dedicated guide will share stories of the Windsor Great Park’s rich history and introduce you to the horse and human team that continue this time-honoured tradition.
There will be a pause during the ride for photos with Windsor Castle as your backdrop. Your guide will capture moments using your phone.
The covered carriage ensures warmth and keeps you dry throughout the entire ride, providing shade in the summer. It is however recommended to check the weather before visiting and dress appropriately for this outdoor activity.
Included:
● Your ticket: 30 minute carriage ride on The Long Walk + 10 mins for photos, meet the team, embarkation & disembarkation
● Tour guide: Enjoy insightful stories & highlights
● Photo opportunity: Assisted a team member, using your device, for the perfect shot
● 20% VAT (UK Tax) & all booking fees
Not Included
● Entry to Windsor Castle not included
● Luggage & Storage: No luggage, wheelchairs or pushchair storage available
● No pets, food, or drinks permitted on the carriage
Number of participants
This 6-seater carriage comfortably seats up to 4 adults and 2 children under 16 or combinations not to exceed our weight limit of 60 stone / 400 kilos. Up to two Infants under 24 months are permitted on laps.
Important information
● One carriage operates per day. We do not operate multiple horses and carriages for Heritage Rides.
● Parking: No parking available at Windsor Castle or The Long Walk. Please allow 30 minutes to park & meet the carriage.
● We are unable to accommodate variations to the start and end locations of the ride. Customers are required to make their way to and from the designated starting point.
● Entry to Windsor Castle not included or required. Windsor Carriages operate in public areas.
● Luggage & Storage: No storage for pushchairs.
● No pets, food, or drinks allowed on the carriage.
● Accessibility: Boarding the carriage requires guests to lift one foot while standing on the other. The carriage has handrails and wide low steps 30 cm from the ground. Please see website for more information. We are not wheelchair accessible.
● Shared carriages: there is a 5 minute courtesy time while we board other guests before the carriage will leave. Windsor Carriages does not accept any responsibility for your parking arrangements and delays due to parking, traffic etc cannot be accepted as reasons for cancellation or lateness.
● As you embark on this delightful carriage ride, we kindly remind you to prioritise safety throughout the journey. Please ensure that all limbs, clothing, especially scarves, and long dresses are kept securely inside the carriage. Your cooperation in taking these necessary precautions ensures a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone onboard. Thank you for your attention and cooperation.
● Please note that due to our operation involving real horses we reserve the right to move your booking by up to 10 minutes should our schedule change due to the management of the horses / their break times. We will call you if this is the case and we thank you for your understanding.
Start and End Location
This is a return trip. The carriage returns you to where you started. Join us on The Long Walk, a short 3 minute walk from the Windsor Castle visitors centre. The nearest landmark is The Two Brewers pub, 55B Park St, Windsor SL4 1LU. Please note there is no parking on The Long Walk. Nearest parking is located in the central car parks. Please allow at least 30 minutes between parking your car and meeting the carriage. what3words.com/caring.those.expect
Prices
£99 per person (based on a shared carriage)
Please book 4 tickets to reserve a private carriage.
One free child (up to 16 years old) every 2 paying adults.
Up to two Infants under 24 months are permitted on laps.
Maximum capacity: 4 adults and 2 children under 16, or combinations, not to exceed the weight limit of 60 stones (400 kilograms).
Your ticket purchase helps preserve this 175 year old tradition for future generations to enjoy. Heritage rides operate on a cost recovery basis only, with surplus proceeds donated to local charities and funding our schools programme.
With Kind Permission From The Crown Estate, Licensed by The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead