The Great Park, part of a vast Norman hunting chase, is set in 2,020 hectares (5,000 acres) of the Surrey and Berkshire countryside stretching from Windsor Castle to the north and Ascot to the south. With its varied landscape and sweeping deer lawns, woods, coverts and huge solitary ancient oaks, the park abounds in wildlife. The pastoral landscape offers over two million visitors a year peaceful respite and the opportunity to witness a rich and unique heritage a thousand years in the making.
Frequently Requested Information
Public Access and Activities in the Great Park
It is the policy of The Crown Estate that the facilities of the Great Park should be available for as wide a cross section of recreational interests as can be accommodated without disturbing the character of the park. Please read on for further information about specific activities.
Horse Riding
The price of annual permits to ride in Windsor Great Park are detailed below. Please note that there are no day permits to ride in Windsor Great Park.
Further details are available from:
The Crown Estate office
The Great Park
Windsor
Berkshire
SL4 2HT
telephone 01753 860 222
Day permits to ride in Swinley Forest, Bracknell can be obtained from:
Look Out Discovery Park
Nine Mile Road
Bracknell
telephone 01344 354 400.
Permit Prices
Applicable: 1 April 2007 - 31 March 2008.
All prices inclusive of VAT.
Riding
- Windsor Great Park Only
Riding School WHITE disc £490
Private Rider YELLOW disc £165
Forest Access
- Windsor Great Park
Riding School WHITE disc £550
Private Rider GREEN disc £175
- Swinley Forest (near Look Out in Bracknell)
Private Rider RED disc £165
- Oxshott Woods Only (Princes Coverts)
Private Riders ORANGE disc £165
- Permit to Drive Horses (in Windsor Great Park or Swinley Forest)
BLUE disc £190
- Joint Permit to RIDE in WGP / Swinley Forest £245
Flying
Permits for flying model aircraft are available from The Crown Estate office.
Fishing
Fishing in the Great Park is by permit only.
Please apply to:
The Crown Estate office
The Great Park
Windsor
Berkshire
SL4 2HT
telephone 01753 860 222
Fishing Permits £65.00
16 June 2008 – 14 March 2009 (closed season 15 March – 15 June)
Cycling
Cyclists are very welcome in Windsor Great Park on most of the tarmac roads, but please note:
- No cycling is permitted on the Long Walk.
- No cycling is permitted in private areas, which are clearly designated by signs.
- No cycling is permitted off road.
- No cycling is permitted on the north side of Virginia Water (Valley Gardens area).
Cyclists are asked to give way to pedestrians and horses.
Roller Blading
Roller blading is permitted in the following areas:
- From Bishops Gate - take first left and continue through Cumberland Gate, proceed across Smith's Lawn to the top of Breakheart Hill.
- From Blacknest Gate - go straight on until reaching the bottom of Breakheart Hill.
Whatever pursuit you may be participating in, please remember that the Great Park is a wildlife and conservation area. Please do not disturb the wildlife or remove vegetation or fungi. Some areas of the park are private and set aside for wildlife conservation. Please observe signs and the park regulations for everyone's benefit.
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