Scenic Drives through Windsor Great Park
Carriage rides through The Royal Landscape, Windsor Great Park are provided by Ascot Carriages. Visitors can enjoy the experience of travelling by carriage in this beautiful area throughout the year.
Our sociable 4 to 6 seater carriage previously used by the Late Lt. Col. Sir John Miller, Her Majesty the Queen's Equerry and Horsemaster for 26 years has easy rise steps for the less mobile, cosy lap rugs and umbrellas for your comfort.
Carriage Rides
The Royal Landscape Explorer 25 min ride @ £45 per carriage (up to 4 adults & 2 toddlers, or 5 small adults (weight restriction 60 stone/380 Kg)
The Royal Landscape Explorer 50 min tour @ £90 per carriage (max 4 adults) choice of 2 new routes
The Royal Landscape Explorer 60 min tour @ £100 per carriage (max 4 adults) choice of 2 new routes
The Royal Landscape Grand Explorer 90 min tour @ £150 per carriage (max 4 adults)
Christmas Family Special during December on our Festive Carriage
15 min taster ride especially for families with very young children @ £22.50 per carriage (up to 6 seats)
- Operating from 11am to 4pm (last ride 3.30pm)
- All rides weather permitting (we call you if the weather prevents us operating)
- Please call before 10am to check we are operating
- Reservations recommended
- Pay driver on the day
Carriage Ride Calendar 2012
Rides depart from outside the Visitor Centre at the award-winning The Savill Building, The Savill Gardens, Wick Lane, Englefield Green, Surrey, TW20 0XD just 4 miles south of Windsor Castle, 1 mile from Englefield Green. To find us just follow the brown tourist signs to The Savill Gardens on A308 from Windsor, A30 from Bagshot or M25 Junction 13.
Please call Joanna to check we are operating, make a reservation, buy a gift voucher or arrange a private drive on a non scheduled date.
| January |
Bank Hol Mon Jan 2nd, Thurs 5th, Sat 14th, Sun 22nd, Sun 29th |
| February |
Sat 4th, Sun 12th, Tues 14th (Valentine's Day Special), Sat 18th, Sun 19th, Sat 25th, Tues 28th, Wed 29th (Leap Year Day) |
| March |
Sat 3rd, Tues 13th, Thurs 15th, Sat 17th, Sun 18th (Mother's Day), Wed 28th, Sat 31st |
| April |
Sun 8th (Easter Sunday), Mon 9th (Easter Monday), Sat 14th, Thurs 19th, Sat 21st |
| May |
to follow |
| June |
Mon 4th (Diamond Jubilee Holiday), Tues 5th (Diamond Jubilee Holiday), Sun 17th (Father's Day), Mon 25th, Tues 26th, Wed 27th, Thurs 28th, Fri 29th, Sat 30th |
| July |
Sun 1st more to follow |
| August |
Mon 27th (Bank Holiday) more to follow |
| Sept/Oct/Nov |
to follow |
| December |
Santa's Arrival & Festive Ride |
Private Drives
For very special occasions ask about our Private Drives in Windsor Great Park when we operate specially for you!
Valentine's Day Special for Romantic Couples Tues 14 Feb
Using our Cardinal Red Wedding Landau which can be used open or with weatherproof hood, a carriage normally reserved for Weddings. Starting from The Savill Building, 25 minute ride includes small bottle of Champagne & Valentine's Rose! £85 per carriage (max 2 persons) – reservations essential as trips are limited.
Wedding Proposal Drives
What could be more romantic than 'popping the question' in an open or covered carriage or on 'bended knee' under a magnificent spreading Oak Tree in Windsor Great Park and stopping by the lake for champagne and photos (don't forget your camera – and 2012 is a Leap Year!). This trip takes up to an hour. Available all year round, contact Joanna to see how we arrange your surprise!
Groups & Societies
Ask how we organise trips for 12 – 48 people when we operate just for you!

Photo courtesy of Robert Buick
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