Children love visiting St George's Chapel.

Set in Windsor Castle, St George's Chapel has over 500 years of history, and is a living place of worship. It is also the home of the Order of the Garter, England's premier order of chivalry. A visit here gives children so much to do and learn about.

• Explore a building older than Christopher Columbus's voyage to America
• Find ten buried kings, including Henry VIII and his favourite wife
• Be amazed by King Edward III's enormous sword, almost seven feet long
• See Queen Victoria's hidden gallery, which she used after Prince Albert's death
• Admire the brightly coloured banners of the Knights of the Garter
• Discover the place where the Queen Mother was laid to rest in April 2002
• Light a candle near the site of the ancient Schorn Shrine, visited by pilgrims through the centuries
• See where the Queen sits when she comes to church
• Stay for Evensong, sung by the boys and men of the Chapel Choir
• Enjoy the Chapel Shop, full of interesting souvenirs and books

A family visit to Windsor Castle and St George's Chapel promises to be a great day out. For Windsor Castle Admissions click here.

The Castle Education Centre makes planning a school trip to St George's easy. Click here to link to the Schools Programme at Windsor Castle.