Windsor is a lovely town only 15 minutes drive west of Heathrow.

Rather than drive into London which takes an hour or so, jusp pop out to visit this lovely old town with historic castle built almost 1000 years ago.

Windsor is where English Kings and Queens have been living for most of their history.

Just a few miles west of heathrow is Runnymede, the spot where King John signed Manga Carta, the document that enshrined in law limitations on the power of the monarch. This was England’s first foray into democracy and set the contry on a path it follows to this day.

If you want to visit Runnymede you will find a lovely broad grassy meadow on the banks of the River Thames between Windsor and Staines. On the hill to the south is an airforce memorial and an acre of land granted in perpetuity to the United States in memory of the assasination of President Kennedy.

A cafe and ample parking can be found at the upstream (Windsor) end of Runnymeade.

Windsor, with the fabulous 900 year old Windsor Castle is just a few miles west of Heathrow Airport.