Military Knights of Windsor, Slough

Name: Military Knights of Windsor
Address: Slough, United Kingdom

#51 among attractions in Slough

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The Military Knights of Windsor, originally the Alms Knights and informally the Poor Knights, are retired military officers who receive a pension and accommodation at Windsor Castle, and who provide support for the Order of the Garter and for the services of St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle. They are commanded by a senior retired officer as Governor of the Military Knights of Windsor. ()

Coordinates: 51°28'53"N, 0°36'30"W

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Slough United Kingdom

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Military Knights of Windsor – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Windsor Castle, Windsor Racecourse, St George's Chapel, St John the Baptist Church.

~1330 ftNE
Romanesque architecture, Museum, History museum
Windsor Castle, Slough
7 min walk • Windsor Castle stands as a monumental testament to British history and is one of the most significant royal residences in the United Kingdom. Nestled in the quaint town of Windsor, just outside the city of Slough, this expansive castle has been intricately woven into...
1.2 miNW
Horse track, Gambling, Sport venue
Windsor Racecourse, Slough
31 min walk • Windsor Racecourse, also known as Royal Windsor Racecourse, is a distinguished sports venue nestled in the historical town of Windsor, England, not far from the city of Slough. Established in 1866, the racecourse is one of the country's most scenic, set on an island on...
~940 ftN
History-rich place of royal worship
St George's Chapel, Slough
5 min walk • Nestled within the confines of Windsor Castle lies the magnificent St George's Chapel, a site of unparalleled historic significance and architectural splendor in the city of Slough, United Kingdom. This chapel, with its grand Gothic structure, serves as both a place of...
~500 ftE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
St John the Baptist Church, Slough
3 min walk • St John the Baptist Church is a parish church in Windsor in the English county of Berkshire. It is dedicated to St John the Baptist. The church was rebuilt in Gothic Revival style in 1822. It is the civic church of Windsor, and many Mayors of Windsor are buried in the church and churchyard. The church is Grade II* listed.
~1380 ftNE
Monuments and statues
Equestrian statue of Charles II, Windsor and Eton
7 min walk • A bronze equestrian statue of King Charles II on horseback sits in the Upper Ward of Windsor Castle beneath the castle's Round Tower.
~1170 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows
Theatre Royal, Slough
6 min walk • The Theatre Royal is an Edwardian theatre on Thames Street in Windsor in Berkshire. The present building is the second theatre to stand on this site and opened on 13 December 1910. Built for Sir Wiliam Shipley and Captain Reginald Shipley, it was a replacement for their previous theatre which was built in 1815 and had burnt down in 1908.
0.7 miN
Church
Eton College Chapel, Slough
19 min walk • Eton College Chapel is the main chapel of Eton College, a public school in England. The chapel was planned to be a little over double its actual length, but this plan was never completed owing to the downfall of the founder Henry VI.
~1570 ftN
Bridge
Windsor Bridge, Slough
8 min walk • The Windsor Bridge or Windsor Town Bridge, an iron and granite arch bridge over the River Thames, is located between the towns of Windsor and Eton in the English county of Berkshire. The Thames Path crosses the river here.
~1550 ftNE
History museum, Forts and castles
Queen Mary's Dolls' House, Slough
8 min walk • Queen Mary's Dolls' House is a dollhouse built in the early 1920s, completed in 1924, for Queen Mary, the wife of King George V.
~440 ftNE
City hall, Architecture, Vernacular architecture
Windsor Guildhall, Slough
3 min walk • The Windsor Guildhall is the town hall of Windsor, Berkshire, England. It is situated in the High Street, about 100 meters from Castle Hill, which leads to the main public entrance to Windsor Castle. It is a Grade I listed building.
~440 ftNE
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Windsor and Royal Borough Museum, Slough
3 min walk • Windsor and Royal Borough Museum is a local history museum, exploring the history of the town of Windsor and the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead, in the English county of Berkshire. It is accommodated within Windsor Guildhall which is a Grade 1 listed building.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Military Knights of Windsor?

Nearby attractions include Windsor Guildhall, Slough (3 min walk), Windsor and Royal Borough Museum, Slough (3 min walk), St John the Baptist Church, Slough (3 min walk), St George's Chapel, Slough (5 min walk).

How to get to Military Knights of Windsor by public transport?

The nearest stations to Military Knights of Windsor:

Bus

Parish Church • Lines: 2, 702, 703, 8, 8A (2 min walk)
Bachelors Acre • Lines: 2 (3 min walk)

Train

Windsor and Eton Central (5 min walk)
Windsor and Eton Riverside (10 min walk)