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Alexandra Gardens & the Eton Walkway

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About

Alexandra Gardens is a public riverside garden on Barry Avenue with a bandstand, a memorial fountain and open lawns, and the classic free spot for a photograph straight across the Thames to the Castle. From here the Eton Walkway is a signposted riverside route linking Windsor to Eton across the bridge, an easy, flat stroll that takes in the river, the college and the two towns. Seasonal attractions such as a winter ice rink sometimes appear in the gardens. It is the best free, low-effort riverside walk in the town.

Highlights

  • The free Castle-across-the-Thames photo spot
  • The signposted Eton Walkway between Windsor and Eton
  • Riverside lawns and a bandstand for a picnic
  • Seasonal attractions such as a winter ice rink

Tips

  • The lawns on Barry Avenue give the clean view across the water to the Castle.
  • Follow the Eton Walkway signs to link the two towns on foot.
  • Check what seasonal attraction, if any, is in the gardens when you visit.

Best Season

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