Cranbourne Lodge

Cranbourne Lodge is a Grade II listed structure within Windsor Great Park, where primarily the tower remains standing today. The main house was demolished in the 1800s, leaving behind this tower as the sole surviving element of the former residence.

The lodge originated during the reign of Henry VII and developed from a forest keeper's dwelling into a substantial residence over the centuries. It fell into disrepair and the main structure was taken down in the 1800s, though the tower endured.

The lodge held significance as a royal residence tied to the monarchy's inner circle. Its associations with notable figures and events made it a place of court importance rather than local prominence.

The tower remains a private residence and is not open to visitors, though it can be viewed from the grounds of Windsor Great Park. The park itself offers paths and open spaces where visitors can walk and enjoy the surrounding landscape.

The structure gained attention from poets Byron and Shelley, who referenced the confinement of Princess Charlotte there in their writings. This literary connection gave the lodge a cultural resonance beyond its architectural or royal significance.

Location: Berkshire

GPS coordinates: 51.44920,-0.64404

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:07