Windsor for a day
 

Thanks to a recommendation on this board, we are planning to visit Windsor on a layover of 12 hrs. in Heathrow.<BR><BR>We will probably be able to enjoy 6-7 hrs. in Windsor.<BR><BR>Are there any &quot;must-see&quot; attractions? a shop, restaurant, place along the river?<BR><BR>What is the best way to get from and back to the airport?<BR><BR>Thanks so much!

Well, at the risk of stating the obvious - - the castle.<BR><BR>And yes, there is a great little &quot;main&quot; street shopping area. You'll have no trouble finding it.<BR><BR>Sorry I don't know the transport question, but I would think that it's an easy one.<BR><BR>Best wishes,<BR><BR>Rex<BR>

There are buses that go from Heathrow to Windsor, but a taxi is probably your best bet, given your time constraints. <BR><BR>In addition to Windsor Castle, there is a branch of the Royal Mews (the Queen's stables and motorpool) that you can visit nearby. A stroll along the Long Walk, through the Great Winsor Park is a good way to shake off jet lag, if the weather is good.<BR><BR> Another good walk is down to the River Thames, across the pedestrian bridge, and into the little town of Eton. There are a few shops, pubs, etc here as well as the famous boys school. <BR><BR> Suggestion for tea: the Orangarie restaurant in the Sir Christopher Wren's House hotel. It is on the Windsor side of the bridge, right on the riverside.<BR><BR>Enjoy your short visit.<BR><BR>David White<BR>http://www.KidsToLondon.com

NOW, THAT I CALL GOOD SERIVCE...<BR><BR>Thanks, guys.<BR><BR>More ideas, before I print it out?<BR><BR>Again, thanks moooch

There's a lovely arts and crafts market in the old central railway station.

any more?<BR>

I spent a day at Windsor a week ago and had a very pleasant and delicious lunch at a little Italian restaurant called Castello<BR>at 4 Church Street - very near the exit from the castle grounds. Enjoy!

Thanks so much, I promise to get each one of you a little souvenir from Windsor. Ami.