Windsor Carriages In The News

Windsor Carriages is proud to be featured in The Cowgirl Project by renowned artist Renée Gould. This powerful international portrait series celebrates the resilience, heritage, and equestrian spirit of remarkable horsewomen and traditions around the world.

Discover the full collection at reneegould.ca/cowgirl-project.

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June 10th 2025

In her reflective travel piece, columnist Nadine Robinson highlights Windsor Carriages as a quintessentially British experience, capturing the romance of horse-drawn elegance through Windsor Great Park. Featured in The Sault Star, her story invites readers to explore history, heritage, and hospitality.

Read the full feature here

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May 11th 2025

Windsor Carriages was proudly featured in FASHION Magazine’s London Travel Guide as a must-do heritage experience just outside the city. Showcasing timeless elegance and countryside charm, our curated carriage rides were highlighted among the most stylish ways to explore Windsor. R

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May 10th 2025

Read the full feature here

This week, Rebecca Seear, was invited to the Houses of Parliament to represent the UK’s small business community. In a prestigious gathering of industry leaders and policymakers, Rebecca met with Windsor MP Jack Rankin and Emily Darlington MP, discussing the importance of preserving British heritage, supporting independent businesses, and ensuring the future of traditional commercial carriage driving. This recognition reinforces Windsor Carriages’ standing as a leader in luxury heritage experiences, continuing a legacy that has been part of Windsor’s story for over 170 years. March 4th 2025

We are delighted to be showcased in County Wedding Magazines, highlighting our expertise in curating exceptional wedding experiences. Beyond the grandeur of Windsor Castle proposals, our services extend to crafting unforgettable wedding moments. From romantic arrivals to timeless photographs with Windsor Castle as your backdrop, our carriages infuse heritage and elegance into your special day.​

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February 2025 Edition

Windsor Carriages was featured in Britain Magazine, highlighting our dedication to preserving the timeless tradition of horse-drawn carriage rides in Windsor Great Park. The article emphasises that this cherished pursuit, once favoured by Queen Anne, remains accessible today, allowing guests to immerse themselves in the rich history and natural beauty of the area. 

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January 2025 Edition

We welcomed young riders from Garth Hunt Pony Club for delightful experience along The Long Walk, complemented by an engaging talk from Rebecca Seear, our Director and custodian, who shared fascinating insights into the history of Windsor hackney carriages and their unique role in transportation history. "Can’t thank you enough. It really did engage all the kids, and the older boy in particular was really fascinated, inspiring the next generation." 

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September 27th 2024

Windsor's own @windsor_joey stars in Netflix's ‘The Gentleman’!  Featured in Episode 5 at the 12-minute mark, our superstar horse takes the spotlight.

Don’t miss this proud moment for our coachman’s horses, who continue to shine on the big screen.

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August 2024

Windsor Carriages was featured on ITV Racing during Royal Ascot week, transporting presenters Francesca Cumani, Ed Chamberlin, Alice Plunkett, Luke Harvey, and Brough Scott from Windsor Castle to Royal Ascot Racecourse via The Long Walk. A royal journey, beautifully captured.

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June 2024

The Duchess of Edinburgh was joined by gardener and broadcaster Alan Titchmarsh, who is also honorary president of the event, seated in our Victoria carriage during the show and was shown sweet treats alongside Dame Mary Berry.

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We were also delighted to meet The Duchess of York in the afternoon who also came to visit! What a day for the Windsor Carriage team and the Windsor community.  June 2024

In promotion of our annual Charity drive around town, raising funds for Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice Service, Rebecca joined Kirstin O'Brien on BBC Radio 4 to promote this important event. Listen along and watch our photos from the event.

We were delighted to collect so many gifts and stop by our favourite businesses, and @windsor_joey loved being centre of attention. Nov 8th 2023

We were delighted to take the Theatre Royal Windsor cast of Aladin around Windsor town. Promoting our famous town pantomime for Christmas 2023.
Book Pantomime tickets here
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September 2023

A visit from journalist and TV presenter Mylee Hogan from @7newsaustralia enjoying her own Crown Experience in the run up to King Charles III's Coronation.

"There's only one way to travel Windsor, and that's in a horse and Carriage..."
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May 2023
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Watch on our You Tube Channel here

The annual driving event of the year where we are proud to be sponsors. The prestigious British Driving Society Show, held in Windsor Great Park annually, by Kind permission of His Majesty The King.

Join us on June 23rd 2024 for a complimentary glass of bubbles and an introduction to this fantastic event. 

June 2023

Meeting locals, connecting with the community and talking about carriages are one of our favourite things to do. Throughout the summer we have been grateful to have a pop up in Daniel of Windsor department store. Selling our gift boxes and spreading the word on what we do.

June 2023

Preserving driving traditions generation to generation is at the heart of what we do. Pictured here, Shelby Edwards, wife of our coachman Jonathan with their daughters Truly and Bonnie Edwards, pg 2 of The Telegraph newspaper. 
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Apr 10th 2023

The pooch mooch series celebrates the special relationship between a child and their dog, seeing life from the dogs perspective and giving viewers the chance to look at what they get up to with their young viewers whilst out and about all around the UK.
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We had a wonderful day showing Dexter and his three corgis Dino, Wilson and Teddy around. 
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Find us on the Pooch Mooch TV series
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Feb 24th 2023

Local business gathered at Windsor & Eton Brewery to network and provide updates on business growth. Pictured Rebecca Seear .

Winter 2022

 

There is one special day of the year the Windsor Carriage horses have a well-earned day off...when over 500 Santas arrive at Windsor Castle for the iconic annual Santa Dash (this year on Sunday 27th November), raising money for the Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice Service. Thank you to everyone who took part including Windsor Royal Shopping Centre, Daniel of Windsor, Stems Flowers and The Castle Hotel.
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Watch on You Tube
Nov 10th 2022

@WindsorJoe's first TV experience. We welcomed French TV journalist, Jennifer Rolnin from the TV show ‘50 minutes inside’, the most popular celebrity and lifestyle program in France on the channel TF1:
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Watch on You Tube
October 2022
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Head to the @windsor_museum
to view some of our treasures such as our old Hackney carriage plates with shilling fares and a model of Windsors Hackney Carriage Landau licensed since 1910. The museum is located in the centre of Windsor town in The Guildhall, just a short walk from where you meet the carriage.
 
Opened September 2023

Travel writer Ash Bhardwaj revisits his childhood haunts at Windsor Great Park.
 
Ash visits Windsor Carriages stables that are home to the horses which pull carriages up and down the famous Long Walk, with its views of Windsor Castle.

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31st July 2021

The Windsor Carriage team was delighted to win a Legacy Award recognising the unique characteristics, challenges and strengths of long running businesses. 

1 Jun 2021

Life returns to a new normal as Windsor Carriages has its first engagement of 2021. 
 
Congratulations to Amy and Dan and Thank you for involving us in your special moment.
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1st May 2021 

A wonderful mention of Windsor Carriages in UK Newspaper The Sun.
 
Kate Wickers, Windsor based journalist, author and travel writer, shares her experience enjoying a carriage ride like no other on the iconic Long Walk with Windsor Carriages.
 
April 2021
 

During our research to restore our Landau carriage built in 1860, a photo from 1964 was located, possibly the oldest photo we have of a Windsor Carriages wedding, in the historic Landau!
 
January 18th 1964
Miss SF Hayes and Mr P D Herniman 

There really is no where like Windsor, and so we were thrilled to be mentioned in The Daily Mail Travel feature 'where to go'.

'A popular destination and the carriages are the 'icing on the cake'.
 
December 2021
 

Christmas trips were fitted in between lockdowns.
 
Our Christmas carriage decorated with festive cheer and our beautiful horses wearing their sleigh bells to provide a Christmas experience like no other. Mulled wine and mince pies were provided with our compliments. 

Travel and Hospitality winner for Berkshire 2020.
  
The Travel & Hospitality awards is a global recognition programme for the travel industry recognising the very best hotels, tour operators, experience providers, spa & wellness facilities and restaurants.
 
August 2020

A fascinating read about how businesses are diversifying during the pandemic. We added a screen to keep guests and employees safe.
 
August 2020
Windsor and Eton Express
Local Newspaper  article here

August 2020
The Telegraph
National Newspaper article here

 

We were invited to participate in the 2020 Windsor exhibition hosted by local charity Busy Buttons. We were able to deliver one of our carriages to the shopping centre for children (and adults) to enjoy and provided talks about the history of the Windsor carriages.
 
January 2020 

Wow! We are on the Monopoly board! As a local heritage icon, Windsor Carriages were invited to feature on the Windsor edition of the Monopoly board. We even took Mr Monopoly on a drive in the carriage.
 
August 2018 

Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on 19 May 2018.
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While Windsor Carriage operations were temporarily suspended on The Long Walk, we were able to provide tours to press approved by the Royal Couple such as CTV Canada.
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Windsor Carriages were included as a local icon in the Royal Windsor Colouring Book, now available on the carriage.