Royal Librarian, Slough

#42 among attractions in Slough

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The office of Royal Librarian, in the Royal Collection Department of the Royal Household of the Sovereign of the United Kingdom, is responsible for the care and maintenance of the books and manuscripts in the Royal Library, a collection spread across all the palaces, occupied and unoccupied. In addition to his or her role overseeing the librarians in the Royal Library, the Librarian is also Deputy Keeper of the Royal Archives and is responsible for the management of the Royal Archives and its collections. ()

Coordinates: 51°29'3"N, 0°36'6"W

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Slough United Kingdom

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Day trips

Royal Librarian – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Windsor Castle, St George's Chapel, St John the Baptist Church, Equestrian statue of Charles II.

~510 ftW
Romanesque architecture, Museum, History museum
Windsor Castle, Slough
3 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...
~1150 ftW
History-rich place of royal worship
St George's Chapel, Slough
6 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...
~1310 ftSW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
St John the Baptist Church, Slough
7 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.
~460 ftW
Monuments and statues
Equestrian statue of Charles II, Windsor and Eton
3 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.
~1400 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Theatre Royal, Slough
7 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.
0.6 miNW
Church
Eton College Chapel, Slough
16 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.
~1540 ftW
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.
~280 ftW
History museum, Forts and castles
Queen Mary's Dolls' House, Slough
2 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.
~1370 ftSW
City hall, Architecture, Vernacular architecture
Windsor Guildhall, Slough
7 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.
~1380 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Windsor and Royal Borough Museum, Slough
7 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.
0.5 miSE
Park
Home Park, Slough
13 min walk • The Home Park, previously known as the Little Park, is a private 655-acre Royal park, administered by the Crown Estate. It lies on the eastern side of Windsor Castle in the town and former civil parish of Windsor in the English county of Berkshire.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Royal Librarian?

Nearby attractions include Waterloo Chamber, Windsor and Eton (2 min walk), Queen Mary's Dolls' House, Slough (2 min walk), Print Room, Slough (3 min walk), Equestrian statue of Charles II, Windsor and Eton (3 min walk).

How to get to Royal Librarian by public transport?

The nearest stations to Royal Librarian:

Train

Windsor and Eton Riverside (6 min walk)
Windsor and Eton Central (10 min walk)

Bus

Parish Church • Lines: 2, 702, 703, 8, 8A (7 min walk)
Castle Hill • Lines: 2, 702, 703, 8, 8A (8 min walk)