About the Royal Borough

The Royal Borough, with its blend of rich history and successful modern business development, covers 76 square miles, just 12 miles to the west of London. The main towns of Windsor, Maidenhead and Ascot are surrounded by 14 villages, linked by a common thread - the River Thames.

One of the Borough's most important assets is large numbers of unspoiled rural areas, including 1,000 acres of National Trust land and 4,800 acres owned by the Crown. There is also a network of widely-used public footpaths, bridleways and byways which give access to the countryside and river.

Communication links are excellent, with four major motorways, Heathrow and Gatwick Airports close by and four main line railway stations.

The Royal Borough, home to Windsor Castle and with its close connections to the Royal Family, attracts millions of visitors every year - not only from countries across the world but also from throughout the United Kingdom. In addition to two of the UK's top 10 visitor attractions, the Borough boasts a wide variety of art, leisure and sports facilities as well as a range of internationally renowned events, superb shopping, dining and places to stay.