Windsor Great Park

About this park

Windsor Great Park, located in Windsor, Berkshire, offers an expansive and diverse landscape for dog walkers and nature enthusiasts alike. This ancient Royal park, part of the larger Windsor Estate, boasts a remarkable mix of ancient forests, grasslands, lakes, and formal gardens, shaped by over 1,000 years of history. Visitors can explore historical monuments, encounter rare wildlife, and enjoy significant plant collections, making every walk an adventure. The park is open all year round and is free to enter, though charges apply for parking and entry to specific attractions like The Savill Garden and Adventure Play. These fees contribute directly to the conservation and stewardship of the vast Windsor Estate, a site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). With its extensive network of paths and open spaces, it provides ample opportunity for long walks and exploration with your canine companion. While the scraped content doesn't explicitly detail dog-specific rules, the general nature of a Great Park suggests a dog-friendly environment, but owners should always adhere to local signage regarding lead requirements, waste disposal, and restricted areas, particularly around sensitive wildlife habitats or formal gardens like The Savill Garden where dogs are typically not permitted. Always ensure your dog is under control and be considerate of other park users. Amenities within the broader Windsor Estate include a Farm Shop and various businesses. While not specifically mentioned for the dog park areas, it is reasonable to expect that the main visitor areas (like near The Savill Garden) would have facilities such as toilets and potentially waste bins accessible. Given its size and popularity, parking is available, but with associated charges. Visitors should plan their trip to understand which areas are most suitable for unleashed dog exercise versus on-lead exploration.

Facilities

• Café
• Parking
• Public Toilets
• Kids Playground
• waste_bins

Opening hours

Daily: Dawn - Dusk