What's On in Windsor
Things to do in and around Windsor: events, days out and family activities, with the practical details.
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Windsor Halloween 2026: Legoland to 1 Nov, Pumpkins 24 Oct
Legoland's Brick or Treat runs to 1 November from £37. Windsor Royal's free pumpkin party is 24 October, and Cookham pumpkin picking costs £4 a head.
Dates for the diary
- 6 to 10 Oct Wilko: Love Death and Rock and Roll
- Tue 6 Oct Maidenhead United v Beaconsfield Town
- Wed 7 Oct The House of Cromwell
- Wed 7 Oct Julian Clary: The Midmorning Murders
- Thu 8 Oct The Choir of St George's Chapel
- Fri 9 Oct Cookham Dean Metre Market
- Fri 9 Oct Georgian Windsor Walk
- 9 to 10 Oct Oktoberfest at Royal Windsor Racecourse
- 10 Oct to 1 Nov Brick or Treat at Legoland Windsor
- Sat 10 Oct Maidenhead parkrun
- Sat 10 Oct Maidenhead United v Tonbridge Angels
- Sun 11 Oct Maidenhead Farmers' Market
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Windsor on Ice 2026: Opens 13 Nov, Skating £17, 45-Min Slots
Windsor on Ice returns to Alexandra Gardens from Friday 13 November. Adults £17, children £15, a family of four £56, plus £1.50 fees; sessions last 45 minutes.
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Windsor Remembrance Sunday: 8 Nov 2026, and the Roads That Shut
Remembrance Sunday is 8 November 2026. Last year Windsor High Street, Park Street and Sheet Street shut from 10.15am, and Maidenhead's roads until 1pm.
Events
What's On in Windsor: Oktoberfest 9 Oct, Then Three Fireworks Nights
Oktoberfest at the racecourse on 9 October, pumpkins and Brick or Treat for half term, fireworks on 31 Oct and 7 Nov, then the ice rink opens 13 November.
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Windsor Lights Switch-On 2026: Eton 12 Nov, Maidenhead 21st
Eton switches on at 7pm on Thursday 12 November and Maidenhead on Saturday 21 November. Windsor's Castle Hill date is not out; last year it was 15 November.
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Windsor Christmas Markets 2026: Nine Fairs, 12 Nov to 13 Dec
Ascot's 160-stall fair opens on 12 November, the racecourse fair is 28 and 29 November and Cookham's street fayre is 6 December. Nine dates, times and prices.
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Windsor Castle Christmas 2026: Shut 24 to 26 Dec, Open 22nd
Windsor Castle closes 24 to 26 December and opens on two Tuesdays it normally shuts, 22 and 29 December. Festive weekend 12 and 13 Dec, adults £32 in advance.
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Santa's Grotto Windsor 2026: Daniel from 21 Nov, £17.50
Daniel's Peascod Street grotto opens 21 November at £17.50 a child with a photo. Legoland's is £27.50 on top of entry; Stubbings does breakfast with Santa.
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Windsor Half Marathon 2026: Run on 27 September, Now Past
The Windsor Half Marathon starts on the Long Walk at 10am on Sunday 27 September 2026. Entry is £44, park roads shut until 1pm, and on-site parking is free.
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Windsor Fireworks 2026: 7 Nov, Display 7.30pm, Adults £14
Windsor Racecourse fireworks are Saturday 7 November: gates 4.30pm, display 7.30pm, adults £14. Ascot is 31 October from £12, and Maidenhead also runs on the 7th.
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Windsor Pantomime 2026: Jack and the Beanstalk, 20 Nov to 10 Jan
Jack and the Beanstalk runs 20 Nov to 10 Jan from £19.50, with no show on Christmas Day. Family of four is £110, phone only. Relaxed shows 24 Nov and 6 Jan.
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Windsor Great Park Illuminated 2026: Prices, Parking, Funfair
Windsor Great Park Illuminated 2026 runs 13 November to 3 January. Adults £19.80 to £31.35 depending on the night; book parking with your ticket.