Frogmore House & Gardens
About
Frogmore House is a private royal retreat about a mile from Windsor Castle within the Home Park, built in 1684 and a royal residence since 1792, best known now as the setting for a royal wedding reception and for Queen Victoria's mausoleum in its grounds. It is not on a regular ticketed calendar: access has historically been limited to a handful of charity open days a year rather than standard opening, so it is one to plan around rather than assume you can walk into. Check the current year's open-day announcements before counting on a visit.
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Highlights
- ✓A genuinely private royal retreat, rarely open
- ✓Queen Victoria's mausoleum in the grounds
- ✓Historic gardens within the Home Park
- ✓A plan-ahead visit for royal-history enthusiasts
Tips
- →It is not on a regular opening calendar; check the current year's charity open days.
- →It is within the Home Park, not accessible on foot without an open-day ticket.
- →Treat it as a rare, plan-ahead visit rather than a walk-up attraction.
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