I'm thinking about going to Windsor on a daytrip from London in a couple of weeks, I've been there before but my friend hasn't. Besides visiting the castle, is there anything else we should make a point of visiting? If I remember correctly Eton was a bit of a walk and I'm not sure she will be up for it so are there any interesting buildings that you can visit the interior of close to the Castle? If she wants to see Eton, is there a bus that goes over there?

Last time I was there I saw a place called the Crooked House, is this a good place to try afternoon tea or a tourist trap?

Thanks!

This tiny, white building used to be a type of market house. It was first built in 1592. This was destroyed. A new house went up in in the late 1600s but then needed to be restructured. The builders in 1718 used unseasoned green oak, which caused the house to tilt. This is the building's claim to fame. This is why it's hard to miss on the street.
Yes it's a little touristy, but very quaint, serves good food and certainly worth a visit.
We enjoyed afternoon tea here.

Thanks, I think we will try and stop at the Crooked House then, I'm pretty sure it was close to the station where we will be coming and going from.

South West Trains has a special ticket to Windsor; it includes return travel from London to Windsor & Eton Riverside Station, plus admission to Windsor Castle (including the audio guide).

The regular prices (in pounds) are: 14.80 for an adult, 13.30 for a senior or student, 8.5 for a child, and 8.10 for a family. The South West Trains special offer prices are: 10.35 for an adult, 9.50 for a student or senior, 5.95 for a child, and 36.20 for a family.

You can purchase the special ticket at any staffed train station.

Thanks for that Dorothy, but I think we are taking the First Great Western train that transfers in Slough since we are staying near Paddington, it's also quicker and closer to the Castle. I see a "deal" on the Great Western site but it says it's L27.80 plus rail fare so I'm not sure if there's a combined deal or not. Has anyone recently left from Paddington and got a combined ticket?

Windsor is a delightful town apart from the castle

walks along the Thames

The Windsor Great Park goes for miles and has several things of interest besides the magnificent park and centuries old trees

The pedestrian shopping zone is really nice

The old train station, still used - Windsor Central is a Victorian gem and parts of it have an old royal train i think

and yes Eton just across the Thames bridge

A full day IME

Windsor and Eton is a lovely day trip from London. Try not to miss Eton - it is lovely. Depending on your starting point in Windsor and of course how fast you walk, Eton is an easy 10- 15 min walk.

Lived in Windsor and loved it - so beautiful and the atmosphere is not to be missed. If you arrive via Great Western, which I recommend, it dumps you at a shopping arcade, mostly covered, which has some interesting shops and coffee bars. Follow the shops down the main old street to Windsor Castle, and I highly recommend taking your time on a tour. Don't skip the church and the gift shops are lovely. There are a few pubs and tea houses just outside the castle, and the crooked tea house is literally steps away from the castle, on the main road. It is TINY but charming, and the sandwiches are good. Depending on the time of year, there is a parade down the main street into the castle. I know it is everyday in the spring/summer and is quite a sight to see (though very brief). I might recommend if you have time a bus ride open top bus which will drive you to eton and the riverside and the drivers are interesting at times. I am not sure of the cost or the running times. I think Windsor is the best of visiting London/England.. but I am biased. how many people can eat Pizza just outside the Queen's bedroom? Have fun.