...Where history isn’t just learned, it’s felt, right in the bones.
B A L A D E T R A V E L , U S A
WINDSOR CARRIAGES
2026/2027
WINDSOR CARRIAGES
HISTORY & TRADITION
Beforetheinventionofthemotorcar,Britain travelled byhorse-drawncarriage.Theoriginal licensedtaxiservicewasalsohorse-drawn. Whenthemotorcarwasinvented,thelicences movedtothemotorcar,onebyone,untilthe carriagesdisappeared,allexceptone.
Onelineageoffamilieskeptthetraditionalive,passingthecraft,thelicence,andtheresponsibilitydownthroughthegenerationsfor morethan175years.RebeccaSeeargrewupinthisworldasthedaughterofWindsorcoachmanJohnSeear,whodroveforover50 yearsonTheLongWalkatWindsor,Rebeccainheritedachildhoodshapedbyhorsesandheritage,andwithit,inheritedanunusual challenge:HowdoyoukeepaVictoriantaxibusinessaliveinthemodernworld?
Howdoyouprotectitsmeaning,itstraditions,keephorsewelfareatitscentreandcontinuethetraditionsinWindsor’slivinghistory?
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WINDSOR CARRIAGES IN 1970
THE TURNING POINT
RebeccarealisedthattokeepaVictorian carriagetraditionaliveinamodernworld, somethinghadtochange.
Eachvisitandeventisprivatelycommissionedandthoughtfullyhosted,allowing thetraditiontocontinuewithcare,purpose,andintegrity,protectingwhat matterswhilecarryingWindsor’sheritageforward.
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2026 THE LAST LICENSED HACKNEY CARRIAGE OPERATION IN THE UK FROM THE VICTORIAN ERA CONTINUES
WAYS WE WORK WITH GUESTS
oyal Windsor Hosted Visits up to 12 guests
ivately hosted days for couples, families, and small oups seeking a meaningful way to experience Windsor.
elebrations & Milestones
om investitures to weddings and anniversaries, thoughtfully designed moments where setting and story matter.
Corporate & Group Experiences Up to 96 guests
Purposeful days designed for connection, reflection, and shared experience — hosted with discretion and intention.
“Utterly unforgettable, the highlight of our trip to Britain.”
WHERE OUR STORIES UNFOLD
Windsor is not a single place, but a collection of moments. From the Long Walk at dawn to the quiet paths of the Great Park, from river edges to castle walls, each setting carries its own rhythm and story.
Our experiences unfold across this living landscape, shaped by season, light, and the pace of the day — never rushed, never repeated.
It is not about seeing everything, but about noticing what matters.
WHERE PAST AND PRESENT MEET
For centuries, this landscape has held stories — of kings and craftsmen, horses and hands, daily life and quiet ceremony.
Our own story is woven into this place, shaped by generations who lived and worked here. From guides who grew up on the estate, to moments shared in village life, even Sunday mornings once spent at church alongside the Queen Mother, this is a heritage lived from within, not observed from afar.
Today, those stories continue. Not preserved behind glass, but carried forward through experience, shared, felt, and passed on through moments spent together in the landscape we call home.
Thecarriageformsonechapterwithinawidermoment,guidedbystory,landscape,andthe rhythmofWindsoritself.
HOW WE HOST
“THE LONG WALK WAS ICONIC AND SEEING IT BY CARRIAGE WAS INCREDIBLE. THE WHOLE DAY FELT PERFECTLY PACED — RELAXED BUT FULL OF MEANING. @windsorcarriages
Everyexperiencewecreateisshapedaround people,place,andpace.Ratherthanofferingfixed routesorpre-setschedules,wedesigneachvisit asaconsideredday—onethatallowsspacefor conversation,discovery,andstillness. (Photos showRebecca,Windsorhostwithguests)
Wehostonlyoneexperienceatatime,allowingforunhurriedplanning,carefultransitions,and alevelofattentionthatprotectsbothourhorsesandourguests. Notwovisitsarethesame.Eachisshapedaroundwhoyouare,whyyou’rehere,andhowyou wishtoexperienceWindsor.
“THE WHOLE EXPERIENCE FELT LIKE A ROYAL FAIRYTALE. FROM THE CARRIAGE AND THE HORSES TO THE SETTING AND THE STORYTELLING, EVERYTHING WAS JUST PERFECT.”
WINDSOR CARRIAGES SCHOOL VISIT
“THIS REALLY BROUGHT THEIR LEARNING TO LIFE AND MADE IT SO MUCH MORE TANGIBLE. REBECCA WAS A FONT OF KNOWLEDGE AND INTERACTED BRILLIANTLY WITH THE CHILDREN.”
STEWARDSHIP IN PRACTICE
Our work is shaped by a belief that meaningful travel should leave a place better than it found it. Every visit we host is shaped with care for the place, the people, and the animals who make it possible.
That’s why each experience supports the wider Windsor community, from local schools and charities to independent makers and family-run businesses who help keep the town’s character alive.
Recognised & Respected Award-winning, trusted, and featured by luxury lifestyle media and international press.
REBECCA SEEAR WITH HRH THE DUCHESS OF YORK AT A CHARITABLE EVENT
“EVERYTHING WAS PERFECTLY ORGANISED AND FOLLOWED THE NATURAL RHYTHM OF THE DAY. I’VE RETURNED YEAR AFTER YEAR BECAUSE EVERY EXPERIENCE WITH WINDSOR CARRIAGES FEELS UNIQUE, THOUGHTFUL, AND UNFORGETTABLE.”
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WHY ITS MEANINGFUL
We collaborate with trusted travel advisors and concierges who share our commitment to thoughtful, well-paced travel. Each commission is shaped in dialogue, ensuring every element, from logistics to storytelling, aligns with the wider journey being created.
Whether hosting family or corporate colleagues, our role is to provide calm coordination, local insight, and a deeply rooted sense of place.
“WE HAD A WONDERFUL TIME IN WINDSOR. WE FELT VERY COMFORTABLE WITH YOU AND ENJOYED THE HISTORIC INFORMATION AND STORIES. WE HOPE THAT YOU WILL CONTINUE OFFERING THIS EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCE."
“THANK YOU WINDSOR CARRIAGES”
ERINS STORY
A Guest Experience, In Her Own Words
“Our day in Windsor was unforgettable, from the deer running across the Long Walk to the historical insights Rebecca shared with such warmth. Touring the Great Park, visiting the Castle and St George’s Chapel, and lunch at The Two Brewers were all deeply meaningful. It felt as though we were stepping into history.” — Erin, USA
What We Curated for Erin’s Family
Chauffeur transfer from London
Private guided tour of Windsor
Castle & St George’s Chapel
Lunch at a traditional English pub
Hosted Visit to The Savill Garden
Hosted Estate Tour by Carriage with storytelling and wildlife moments
Dinner in Windsor with Erins Windsor Host
“The pace of the day was perfect! We took time for a nice lunch at a historical Pub near the Castle, then in the early evening we had a wonderful Italian dinner in Windsor.” October 2025
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THE DIFFERENCE
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY HERITAGE , WELFARE & SUSTAINABILITY LEADERSHIP CARRIAGES HAVE YEAR ROUND WEATHER PROTECTION BRITISH HOSPITALITY & CONCIERGE ATTENTION
WHERE GUESTS BECOME PART OF OUR STORY — AND WE, IN TURN, BECOME PART OF THEIRS.
PERSONAL CONNECTION & GUIDED BY WINDSOR EXPERTS
CHOSEN FOR OUR STORY
TRUSTED FOR OUR STANDARDS
Trusted & Transparent
GDPR & PCI DSS compliant
ICO registered
Online client portal for tickets, itineraries & documents
Flexible payment options (Amex & all major cards)
Founded 1849
Location
Windsor Castle,
Town & Estate
Qualified Team
Enhanced DBS checks
Safeguarding & accessibility training
Staff medicals every 3 years
First aid trained
Licensed Coachman
Photo ID’s
Exceptional Horse Welfare
Horses are family-owned & professionally
cared for
Annual vet checks
Varied work & rest schedule
DEFRA-certified transport (WATO)
Regulated & Licensed
Last remaining licensed Horse Drawn Hackney Carriage operation in the UK, with continuous operation since the Victorian era
Council-licensed Hackney Carriage operator (the same as a modern motor-taxi)
Proprietary operational standards
£5 million public liability & Indemnity insurance
