Frogmore House
Frogmore House is one of the narrated stops on the self-guided Windsor audio walking tour in Gingerguide. Plan about ~60 min here. Press play at the spot for its two to three minute story, or ask the AI guide anything about it.
- Type historic
- Suggested visit ~60 min
- Windsor Windsor guide
About Frogmore House
A 17th-century royal retreat set in beautiful gardens within the Home Park of Windsor Castle, open to the public on select days.
Frogmore House is a 17th-century English country house owned by the Crown, situated in Frogmore estate in the Home Park of Windsor Castle. The house was built in about 1680–1684 and has been used as a royal residence since 1792 when it was acquired by Queen Charlotte. The surrounding gardens and grounds include the Royal Mausoleum where Queen Victoria and Prince Albert are buried.
Did you know? The name "Frogmore" literally comes from the abundance of frogs in this marshy area, it has been called that since at least the 1600s.
How long should you spend at Frogmore House?
Plan about ~60 min at Frogmore House. That is enough to take it in and hear its narrated story; stay longer if it grabs you. The tour is self-guided, so there is no rush.
Is Frogmore House worth visiting?
Frogmore House is one of the 8 sights the Gingerguide team researched and narrated in Windsor, so it earns a place on a self-guided walk. Its story explains why it matters, and you can ask the AI guide anything the story leaves open.
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