The Crooked House of Windsor

The wonky timber frame leans at such an angle you half expect it to topple into the street, yet it's been standing since the 17th century. This is Windsor's most famous crooked building - all blackened beams and uneven windows, it's the sort of place that stops you mid-walk through the town centre.

What you're looking at is genuine medieval and Tudor architecture, not a theme park creation. The building survives because it was cleverly underpinned years ago, though the settlement that caused the tilt never quite righted itself - and that's precisely why it draws crowds. It's a working building now, housing shops and a pub, so you can actually go inside and experience the slanted floors firsthand. The interior is cramped and characterful in equal measure.

History types will appreciate it for what it reveals about timber-frame construction and how these buildings adapt over centuries. Kids find it genuinely interesting - there's something satisfying about seeing physics defy expectations so visibly. Photographers queue up at particular angles.

Allow twenty minutes for a proper look and a drink inside. It costs nothing to gawk from the street, though eating or drinking inside means spending a few quid. Windsor's town centre shops and the castle itself are close by, making this an easy addition to a broader afternoon. If you're staying at Amerden Caravan Park, it's less than four miles to the town centre.

Honestly? Don't make a special trip just for this, but if you're exploring Windsor properly, you'd be daft to miss it.