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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.

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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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