{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"type":"Promo","cta":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EUse these links to jump to key sections on this page:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022#Timings\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#Timings\u0022\u003ETimings for the day\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022#ThingsToPlanNow\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#ThingsToPlanNow\u0022\u003EThings to plan now\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022#WhatToWear\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#WhatToWear\u0022\u003EWhat to wear\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022#TheWeekBefore\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#TheWeekBefore\u0022\u003EThe week before the event\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022#OnTheDay\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#OnTheDay\u0022\u003EOn the day\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","link":null,"colour":"#f1f1f1","title":"On this page","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EThis information is for the following groups attending our Day of Celebration and Achievement.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESilver Wolf recipients and their guests\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBar to the Silver Acorn recipients and their guests\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EUKHQ and non-UKHQ Role Holder Spectators and their guests\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWe\u0027ll be welcoming hundreds of Scouts awards holders and their guests to Windsor Castle for the Day of Celebration and Achievement.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWe\u2019re excited that you and your guests are joining us at Windsor Castle. This page will provide you with information and top tips ahead of the day itself.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETo help you find the right locations first time, we have included what3words Locations prefixed by ///. You can \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://what3words.com/about\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022What 3 Words\u0022\u003Efind out more about what3words on their website\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca id=\u0022Timings\u0022\u003E\u003C/a\u003ETimings for the day\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EA bespoke timetable has been shared in your ticket email, which lets you know if you have booked tickets to Mattins in the morning. A generic timetable of the day is shown below:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E9:45am - 10:30am: \u003C/strong\u003EQueue for Mattins at the Henry VIII Gate ///\u003Ca href=\u0022https://what3words.com/bless.leader.hits\u0022\u003Ebless.leader.hits\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E10:45am - 11:30am: \u003C/strong\u003EMattins Service at St George\u0027s Chapel\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E12pm - 12:45pm\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E: \u003C/strong\u003EEnter the Castle Quadrangle via the Admissions Centre ///\u003Ca href=\u0022https://what3words.com/paused.healers.rank\u0022\u003Epaused.healers.rank\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E12:45pm - 1:30pm:\u003C/strong\u003E Wait for Parade\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E1:45pm - 2:45pm: \u003C/strong\u003EParade and review\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E3:00pm - 4:00pm:\u003C/strong\u003E Make your way from the Quadrangle to the Lower ward area where you can listen to the service from outside the chapel. The castle will also open their caf\u00E9 and gift shops during this time.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E4:00pm\u003C/strong\u003E: Exit the Castle through Henry VIII Gate\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca id=\u0022ThingsToPlanNow\u0022\u003E\u003C/a\u003EThings to plan now\u003C/h3\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":true,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EWindsor is easily accessible on public transport and the Castle is within easy walking distance of Windsor \u0026amp; Eton Central railway station. ///\u003Ca href=\u0022https://what3words.com/chain.feels.lights\u0022\u003Echain.feels.lights\u003C/a\u003E. If you\u0027re driving, read more about the \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.windsor.gov.uk/visitor-information/parking/parking-in-windsor#mainContent\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Local parking options\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#mainContent\u0022\u003Elocal parking options\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EPlease make sure you\u2019re not dropped off outside the entrance to Windsor Castle, as this area becomes quickly congested.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Travelling to Windsor"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EWindsor is a popular tourist destination and there are lots of accommodation in the local area. Visit Windsor have provided this helpful website with information about \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.windsor.gov.uk/visitor-info\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Local accomodation\u0022\u003Elocal accommodation\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EA number of cost-effective accommodation options are also available in Slough which is local to Windsor.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Local accomodation"}]},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca id=\u0022WhatToWear\u0022\u003E\u003C/a\u003EWhat to wear\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAward holders should wear their uniform and awards. More information can be found in chapter 10 of Policy, Organisation and Rules (POR) and on the badge diagrams page.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EGuests should dress smart or wear uniform if appropriate.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EEveryone should dress suitably for weather conditions on the day.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Castle grounds have cobbled paths, hills and gravel, so please wear appropriate footwear and consider if you need support with wheelchairs, crutches etc on these surfaces.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca id=\u0022TheWeekBefore\u0022\u003E\u003C/a\u003EThe week before the event\u003C/h3\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":true,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EEither print your barcode, or have your barcode ready on your phone or other device for scanning.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Get your tickets ready"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EWeather is ever changing in April, and you and your guests should be prepared for the weather on the day.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Check the weather"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EYou should ensure that your uniform is ready to wear. Your awards should be sewn onto your uniform and you should wear your medals (if appropriate).\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Ready your uniform"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EWater bottle and weather appropriate clothing for the day.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIn hope for a warm day, bring some suncream and a sunhat.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPlease remember, no weapons of any kind are permitted in Windsor Castle, including penknives.\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Pack what you need"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EYou should arrive to Windsor in good time. If you\u0027re attending the Mattins service, you\u0027ll need to queue and be seated by 10:30, if you\u2019re not joining us for Mattins, entry to the Quadrangle will be at 12:00. If you\u0027re driving, read more about the \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.windsor.gov.uk/visitor-information/parking/parking-in-windsor#mainContent\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Local parking options\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#mainContent\u0022\u003Elocal parking options\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Plan your journey"}]},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca id=\u0022OnTheDay\u0022\u003E\u003C/a\u003EOn the day\u003C/h3\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":true,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EA Scouts run information point will be available in the morning outside the Henry VIII gate ///\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://what3words.com/bless.leader.hits\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ebless.leader.hits\u003C/a\u003E for any questions your guests may have.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Information Point"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EWindsor Castle runs a Mattins church service in St George\u0027s Chapel on the morning of the event, which some Adult Award Holders may wish to attend. 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