Windsor

Windsor (IPA: usually {{IPA|}}, but also {{IPA|}}) is a suburban town and tourist destination in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead in Berkshire, South East England.

Transport

As well as bus links, and good road access from the M4 & A4 (via Slough and a 'Relief Road'), Windsor features two railway stations; Windsor and Eton Central station, and the Windsor and Eton Riverside station.

Related Topics:
M4 - A4 - Slough - Windsor and Eton Central station - Windsor and Eton Riverside station

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The first station provide a one-stop route to Slough, where there is access to trains into London Paddington, or out west to Maidenhead and as far as Bristol. The latter station provides a direct route (with stops, but no changes) to London Waterloo. Both stations were built at around the same time in the 19th Century as the two train companies who owned the lines at the time wanted to carry Queen Victoria to Windsor, with the first line opened gaining the privilege.

Related Topics:
Slough - London - Paddington - Maidenhead - Bristol - Waterloo - Queen Victoria

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Windsor is linked to the town of Eton (which is situated on the opposite bank of the River Thames) by Windsor Bridge. Originally a fully trafficked road bridge, Windsor Bridge is now for pedestrians only and provides an excellent walking route from central Windsor to Eton's High Street. To the south of the town lies Windsor Great Park and the towns of Old Windsor, Egham and Virginia Water.

Related Topics:
Eton - River Thames - Windsor Bridge - Pedestrian - Windsor Great Park - Old Windsor - Egham - Virginia Water

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