An Evening at Windsor Castle - What a Holiday Treat

If you've ever fancied getting closer to some of the treasures of Windsor Castle, or having a virtually private view of them, after hours - you may just be in luck.

Four exclusive evening tours of the Castle are planned for December 16-19. A maximum of 30 people on each night will have a chance of spending two and a half hours in the company of an expert guide from 5p.m. onward.

The tour costs £50 per person and includes an official guidebook, a 20% discount in the Royal Collection shop, a glass of champagne and a traditional mince pie. The tour can be booked online, or by telephoning 44 (0)207 766 7333.

More Holiday Merriment at Windsor Castle

Family visitors are invited to "A Christmas Ball at Windsor Castle" on the 19 and 20th of December between 11a.m. and 3p.m. But don't hurry to get the designer gown out of storage. This is a kind of virtual ball.

Children are invited to imagine what it would be like to host a ball and to follow a special trail through the State Apartments. They'll learn about costumes, decorations and feasts of the past before heading for the Moat Education Room to design a royal outfit or make a Christmas decoration.

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