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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Windsor

7 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Windsor, England

Updated May 30, 2023

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Oakley Court.

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Oakley Court

You can spend the night in Dr. Frank-N-Furter's castle.
Ankerwycke Yew

Windsor, England

Ankerwycke Yew

One of the oldest trees in Britain may have been witness to some of the country's formative moments.
Queen Charlotte Street.

Windsor, England

Queen Charlotte Street

At just 51 feet and 10 inches long, it's the shortest street in England.
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The Queen's Swans at Windsor

All unmarked mute swans on the Thames are owned by the Queen per a tradition that began in the 12th century.
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'The Queen' Locomotive

A replica of the steam engine that hauled Queen Victoria's Royal Train is on display at Windsor.
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Windsor, England

Pavement Clock

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The patch of land below the memorial was gifted by the British to the United States.
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