Check out five of the UK’s best royal attractions
Windsor castle
What: One of Queen Elizabeth II’s official residences, and her favourite weekend home, Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world. Take a stroll around Her Majesty’s 26-acre backyard but be sure to check your shoes for Corgie presents before touring the interior State Rooms, which are furnished with treasures from the Royal Collection.
The damage: £16.50
Get more info: windsor.gov.uk
Osborne House
What: A visit to the Isle of Wight isn’t complete without a trip to Osborne House, home to Queen
Victoria and her family during the late 1800s.The royal summer-pad is still decorated with original furnishings, so take a tour
to get a real sense of how the other half lived.
The damage: £11.50
See: english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties
Forest of dean
What: Sited in Gloucestershire, these enchanting and ancient woodlands, that inspired
JRR Tolkien’s masterpieces, were reserved for royal hunting before 1066.
The damage: Free
See: visitforestofdean.co.uk
Balmoral castle
What: Set in the rolling green fields of the Scottish Highlands, this royal residence is so picturesque you’ll half- expect a fire-breathing dragon to swoop down and cut your visit short.
The damage: £8.75
See: balmoralcastle.com
Tower of London
What: The capital city castle is home to the Crown Jewels, 23,578 world-famous stones
set in priceless heirlooms.
If jewellery isn’t your thing, there’s always the good ol’ torture chambers.
The damage: £19.80
see: hrp.org.uk/toweroflondon
