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Top 10 ideas
for things to do in Windsor
on New Year’s Day
Why not head to Windsor and celebrate the start
of 2026 in one of the prettiest places in the UK.
Here’s our Top 10 guide for things to do
on New Year’s Day.
1. Enjoy a New Year’s Day celebratory lunch
7. Visit Windsor Castle
If you have any room after the Christmas festivities, why not treat yourself
to a New Year’s feast to welcome in 2026! We have plenty of restaurants,
borough-wide, that will help you celebrate in style with family and friends.
Visit our food and drink page for inspiration.
windsor.gov.uk/food-and-drink
Windsor Castle will be open on New Year’s Day and, whilst fascinating to
explore at any time of year, try and catch it before its beautiful Christmas
decorations are taken down for another year!
windsor.gov.uk/things-to-do/windsor-castle-p43983
2. Feed the Swans on the River Thames
Enjoy a riverside walk by the Thames as it meanders, between Hurley and
Runnymede, through the beautiful Royal Borough through picturesque
villages such as Cookham and Bray. If you want to feed the swans then
give them fresh bread (mould is poisonous to them), grain such as wheat
or corn, and fresh greens such as lettuce or spinach, and throw it onto the
water. Walk along the promenade on the Windsor side of the river or cross
over the pedestrian bridge for a view back to Windsor from the greenery of
Eton Brocas.
windsor.gov.uk/things-to-do/tours-and-sightseeing/the-thames-trail
3. Snap and share!
Grab your camera and come and explore the picture perfect Royal Borough!
Add a few more shots to your seasonal album. Don’t forget to tag us
#VisitWindsorUK and we could be featuring your images on our
Insta galleries.
instagram.com/visitwindsoruk
4. Conquer the Long Walk
Stretch your legs and conquer Windsor Great Park’s Long Walk ending up
at the enormous statue of King George III, ‘the Copper Horse’. From there
you’ll get an amazing view of Windsor Castle and the surrounding area. You
might be lucky enough to see herds of deer grazing as you walk through
Windsor Great Park’s deer park.
windsorgreatpark.co.uk/explore/the-park/the-long-walk-deer-park
5. Get on your bike
Why not use pedal power and explore the Borough by bike? Discover quiet
lanes and cycle ways with cycle.travel, or explore Windsor Great Park’s
permitted paths and roads.
windsor.gov.uk/visitor-information/travel-information/getting-around
8. Go racing at Royal Windsor Racecourse
Nothing beats the thrill of New Year’s Day races, a tradition 昀椀lled with
excitement, atmosphere and top sporting action. Join the team at Royal
Windsor and experience the perfect mix of fresh air, celebration and racing
entertainment. Whether you’re a seasoned fan or just looking for something
special to do, New Year’s Day racing is the ultimate start to the year!
tickets.windsor.gov.uk/sales/things-to-do/royal-windsor-racecourse/
windsor-races-new-years-day-ra
9. Enjoy a freshly pulled pint
in Windsor & Eton Brewery
Enjoy a freshly pulled pint in Windsor & Eton Brewery which is open New
Year’s Day 12-8pm. For hundreds of years, Windsor was famous for the
quality and consistency of its beers but the last brewery in town closed in
1931. However, in 2010 Windsor & Eton Brewery brought craft brewing
back to Windsor’s heart and their beers have won many international,
national, regional and local awards. The Brewery’s Taproom serves up to
22 beers on tap of their 昀氀agship Bitters, IPAs and Pilsners alongside some
guest beers and ciders making it the perfect place to come and enjoy
freshly brewed award-winning beers.
windsor.gov.uk/things-to-do/windsor-and-eton-brewery-p691291
10. Enjoy a brew on Eton’s historic
High Street
Wander historic Eton High Street and put your feet up with a co昀昀ee in one
of their lovely independent cafés.
visiteton.info
6. Follow a trail
Increase your step count and get some fresh air after too much time on
the sofa! Explore the Royal Borough on foot with our self-guided heritage
trail, follow the Thames Path National Trail, learn fascinating facts on The
Queen’s Walkway and Eton Walkway, or discover a tour historic Cookham
with its links to the artist Stanley Spencer.
windsor.gov.uk/things-to-do/tours-and-sightseeing/trails
Photo credit - Gill Heppell
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Christmas in the Royal Borough 2025
